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...
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...
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...
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...