The name Siggi Frewer will long be spoken about in the corridors of Namibian football for generations to come. An upright bloke with mild manners, calculated, intelligent, caring, kindhearted and much adored, Siggi was amongst few academically equipped well-read ‘Jerries’, around town, so to speak. Amongst his commendable deeds, one can reveal the positive impact...
Hilma Nalupe The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 hosted a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday evening in Windhoek. The meeting engaged leaders of sport in the country to explain what Region 5 does, discuss strategies for strengthening partnerships, advance regional cooperation, explain programmes and how the federations can play a role and benefit from...
London – England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with fellow co-hosts the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales set to play all their group games at home. The tournament was officially launched at an event in central London on Wednesday, which included an unveiling...
Local coach Ronnie Kanalelo has stepped down from his role as head coach of Bucks Buccaneers after nearly seven months at the helm. Reflecting on his tenure, Kanalelo said the experience was enriching and that he leaves the team in a strong tactical position. “The standard is set, and for me, it’s off to the...
Hilma Nalupe Carl van der Merwe of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia was recently graded 8th Dan in Okinawa, Japan, one of the highest attainable ranks in Karate, which signifies a high level of technical skill and leadership experience. To attain the 8th Dan, intense kata grading tests were performed in front of a panel of...
Hilma Nalupe The second 2025 African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Board of Advisory meeting convened yesterday and will conclude today in Windhoek. The meeting, consisting of executive directors and permanent secretaries within the sport ministries of the 10 Region 5 countries held its opening ceremony yesterday with sport leaders and administrators from various...
The promotion play-offs for the FNB Women’s Super League (WSL) are scheduled to take place this weekend, marking an exciting phase in the league’s season. The play-offs will be divided into two zones: the Central and Southern Zone as well as the Northern Zone. Matches in the Central and Southern Zone will be hosted at...
Local boxing promoter Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias believes that, if Namibia were to be defined by a particular sport, boxing would undoubtedly rank among the top three if not take the number one spot. He said this assertion is grounded in the profound impact that the sport has had on the nation – from producing world...
The Welwitschias of Namibia will have to summon all their strength and belief when they take on Samoa today at 17h30 in their second fixture of the 2027 Rugby World CupFinal qualification tournament in Dubai. Namibia will be looking to bounce back after suffering a narrow 22-15 defeat to Belgium in their opening match last...
Namibian track and field athlete Elvis /Gaseb has steadily become one of the country’s standout performers in the 400-metre(m) event. Known for his calm composure and relentless work ethic, he continues to prove that his success is not by chance, but through faith, discipline and purpose. In an exclusive interview with New Era, the athlete...