Zebaldt Ngaruka In a spirited show of support for local sports development, Okorukambe constituency councillor Rocco Nguvauva on Saturday donated brand-new football kits to 11 teams across the constituency in the Omaheke region. Beyond the physical and mental benefits of sport, Nguvauva also spoke about its potential to open doors in unexpected ways. “Through sport,...
The president of Netball Namibia Juanita Witbeen has hailed the opening weekend of the 2025 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League as a resounding success. The much-anticipated season kicked off at the Khomasdal Netball Court in Windhoek. The event drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators, who came out in full force to support the country’s...
When you walk into Namibian T11 100-metre (m) and 400m para-athlete Chris Kinda’s modest shack in Mondesa, Swakopmund, you will notice something missing. There are no signs of his gold medal or any other medals. Kinda said all his medals are safely kept at the MTC Dome because his shack, like much of the community...
African Stars Football Club have once again etched their name into the history books after successfully defending their Debmarine Namibia Premier League title, drawing 1-1 against Mighty Gunners in an away fixture – clinching the championship with a game to spare over the weekend. The Windhoek-based giants expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fans, players, technical...
KATIMA MULILO-The 2025 Namibia Local Authority Sports and Recreation Association (Nalasra) Games ended on Friday in Katima Mulilo, with the City of Windhoek teams emerging as the overall champions. Windhoek’s teams delivered outstanding performances across various sports disciplines to secure the top position. Rundu Town Council claimed second place, while Walvis Bay Municipality finished third. ...
Kunlavut Vitidsarn celebrated becoming the first man from Thailand to top the badminton world rankings by winning the Singapore Open in style yesterday. The 24-year-old demolished China’s unseeded Lu Guangzu 21- 6, 21-10 in just 37 minutes with his range of powerful smashes and deceptive drop shots. Paris Olympics silver medallist Kunlavut will replace another...
Waylon Wentzel and Diana Viljoen were crowned champions of the King Price National Bowling tournament on Saturday. After a week of intense competition, Wentzel and Viljoen clinched the coveted national champion titles. Wentzel took home the men’s championship, while Viljoen secured the national women’s title. In the singles competition, Christo de Beer (Men) and Michelle...
Imms Moses, the founder of AC Boxing Promotions, stated yesterday that a lack of preparation contributed to his boxer’s draw in his recent fight. He noted that the bout provided valuable exposure for the fighter. Paulus Amavila, who is part of the promotion, fought against South Africa’s Darrin Rossow on Saturday in an exciting match...
Coastal team Kudus will clash with the reigning champions of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), Wanderers, in the finals of the current league season after both teams successfully navigated their semi-final matches. The semi-finals took place over the weekend at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in the capital. In the first men’s semi-final, Kudus, the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Black Africa (BA) vice chairperson Sylvester ‘Lolo’ Goraseb has reaffirmed the club’s determination to maintain its place in the Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL), as the legendary outfit continues its battle for survival this season. Speaking to New Era Sport following a crucial weekend, Goraseb said the club’s immediate focus is to...