At just 21 years old, Namibian boxer Elifas Shailemo has already packed a lifetime of determination, discipline and hard choices into his journey through the sport. His love affair with boxing began in 2009 when, at the age of six, he discovered the sport to stay out of trouble after school. “What started as an...
A trusted source close to Namibian footballers Peter Shalulile and Deon Hotto, who both play in South Africa’s top-flight league, has dismissed growing speculation about their alleged departure from their respective clubs. The insider said Shalulile has secured a two-year contract extension with reigning DStv Premiership champion Mamelodi Sundowns, contrary to earlier expectations that his...
Namibia’s seasoned lightweight contender Jeremiah Nakathila is set to clash with rising American star Abdullah Mason in what promises to be an electrifying co-main event on 7 June in Norfolk, Virginia. The bout will support the headline showdown between Keyshawn Davis and Edwin De Los Santos on a stacked Top Rank boxing card. Nakathila (35)...
The 2022 Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios said yesterday that he will miss this year’s tournament and the grass-court season after “a small setback” on his latest injury return. The 30-year-old Australian has played very little tennis over the last two years because of various injuries, notably a wrist problem that required surgery. In March at...
Zebaldt Ngaruka After proudly representing Namibia at the Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA) in Harare, Zimbabwe, recently, renowned sport journalist Limba Mupetami said her participation was not merely to make up the numbers – it was earned and deserved. The RASA, hosted annually, honour and celebrate sporting excellence within the African Union Sports Council Region...
The stakes are getting higher for the top four teams in the Southern Stream First Division Football League as the race for the title progresses. These teams – Blue Birds, Eleven Arrows, Friends and Dates Eleven – remain in contention to claim the league title and qualify for the Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League next...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Former African Stars goalkeeper Colin Maripeuani Ka-Teacher Usurua has transitioned from saving goals on the pitch to raising Brahman cattle in the kraal, becoming a respected farmer in Namibia’s Omaheke region. Born in Omatjete village in the Erongo region, Usurua joined African Stars during the 1981/82 season. He dedicated 17 years...
Brave Warriors midfielder Ngero Katua said preparations for the 2025 Cosafa Cup are progressing smoothly. The team is ready to give their all when they step onto the pitch. Speaking after the team’s arrival in South Africa on Sunday, Katua expressed confidence in the squad’s readiness. “We arrived safely. Preparations have been good. We’ve remained...
Namibia’s undefeated World Boxing Organisation (WBO) super featherweight champion Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo has officially departed for Las Vegas in the United States of America. There, he will undergo an intense training camp ahead of his highly anticipated WBO title defence scheduled for 2 August. While his opponent will be officially announced next week, fans...
After years of donning the Namibian jersey and proudly representing the nation on the world stage, a veteran Namibian cricketer Helao ‘Picky’ Ya France has announced his retirement from the game, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in Namibian cricket. Reflecting on the decision to retire, the cricketer revealed that the realisation came during...