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BA will fight till the end – Goraseb
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BA will fight till the end – Goraseb

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...

Otjinene athletes shinebright at Hardap champs
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Otjinene athletes shinebright at Hardap champs

Zebaldt Ngaruka Athletic Club Otjinene delivered a stellar performance at the recently concluded Hardap Champs, held at the Moeisac Sports Ground in Mariental, returning home with an impressive haul of 13 medals. The Hardap Champs formed part of Athletics Namibia’s Leg Seven Games for 2025, drawing participation from more than 20 athletic clubs across various...

Anticipation builds as MTC Netball Premier League returns
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Anticipation builds as MTC Netball Premier League returns

The stage is set, and excitement is mounting for the 2025 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL). The event kicks off tomorrow at the Khomasdal netball courts in Windhoek. The league starts with a N$2.9 million boost from MTC as sponsor.  Speaking ahead of the opening round, Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen said preparations are...

Tales of the Legends – Trading blows with noted academic-cum-leather trader Dr Fanuel Ngatangue Tjingaete
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Tales of the Legends – Trading blows with noted academic-cum-leather trader Dr Fanuel Ngatangue Tjingaete

Born at Windhoek’s Old Location in 1952, Fanuel Ngatangue Tjingaete, famously known as ‘Fanie’ in social circles was always destined for greatness from day one. Growing up in harsh conditions at Windhoek’s Old Location, it was imperative for many young boys from the disadvantaged Bantu community to be streetwise.  It was a life full of...

Namibia to host Proteas in historic T20I
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Namibia to host Proteas in historic T20I

Cricket Namibia (CN) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a historic T20 International match between Namibia’s national men’s team, the FNB Eagles and South Africa’s Proteas. The event is set to take place on 11 October in Windhoek at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground at 14h30. This much-anticipated match will mark the official opening of...

Ipinge strikes gold at Angola’s Independence boxing tourney
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Ipinge strikes gold at Angola’s Independence boxing tourney

Namibian boxer Gebhard Ipinge delivered a standout performance at the recent international boxing tournament held in Luanda, Angola as part of that country’s 50th independence celebrations. Ipinge, part of a Namibian delegation comprising five pugillists, a coach, and a team manager, beat Angola’s Adriano Kiana in the semi-final to book a place in the final,...

Aimwata, Haufiku win Vivo Energy Marathon
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Aimwata, Haufiku win Vivo Energy Marathon

Ottilie Kaunapawa Aimwata and Enock Haufiku emerged the winners of the grueling Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon female and male categories, respectively. Aimwata completed the 42.2 km race in a remarkable record time of 02:59:04, while Haufiku ran the marathon in 02:48:00. Alina Armas and Beata Naigambo took second and third place, respectively, in the female...

Versatility pays off for martial arts’ star Müller
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Versatility pays off for martial arts’ star Müller

Namibia’s martial arts sensation Delano Müller put up an impressive performance at the German Championships in Dillenburg, Germany yesterday.  He claimed overall victory across multiple disciplines, highlighting his versatility and mastery in martial arts. In the semi-finals of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) category, Müller faced the reigning Belgian MMA champion Aitor Aniorte of Spain....

Botswana’s Tebogo shines at 7th Regional Annual Sports Awards
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Botswana’s Tebogo shines at 7th Regional Annual Sports Awards

The 7th edition of the Regional Annual Sports Awards (RASA) concluded successfully on Saturday night at the International Conference Centre, Rainbow Towers in Harare, Zimbabwe. The night belonged to Botswana’s sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo, who walked away with the prestigious Sportsman of the Year and overall Sportsperson of the Year awards.  His dominance continued as...