UNAM Athletics Club’s Jade Angula is driven by success to get better. New Era caught up with her for a one-on-one interview. Can you tell us about yourself? I am a passionate and determined individual. I am a librarian by profession, currently working at the International University of Management. I am currently pursuing a Master’s...
The Namibian government’s latest budgetary allocation under the sports sector has been met with widespread praise. Stakeholders have welcomed the substantial increase as a sign of serious commitment to sport development and youth empowerment. The ministry’s total allocation of N$1.3 billion reflects a 46% increase from the previous financial year. This move is seen by...
Okahandja United has appointed veteran coach Woody Jacobs as their new technical advisor, with immediate effect. The announcement comes as the club looks to strengthen its performance with just nine matches remaining in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership season. Jacobs will work closely with the existing technical team to inject tactical experience and leadership into the...
Head coach of Namibia’s U/17 girls’ national football team Errol Damaseb has finalised his squad for the upcoming 2025 Cosafa U/17 Girls’ Championship. The event will be hosted in Windhoek from 10 to 17 May. The Namibia Football Association (NFA) had initially cast a wide net, calling up a pool of 82 players from across...
President of the Namibia Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) Abner Sheya has called on local sponsors and stakeholders to support deaf athletes with coaching, equipment and resources as they prepare to represent the country at the upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. The international multi-sport event for deaf athletes will take place from 15 to 26 November....
Cricket Namibia (CN) yesterday announced that Craig Williams, a national cricketing icon, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Namibian national men’s cricket team, the FNB Eagles. He replaces Pierre de Bruyne following his recent resignation. This announcement marks a new era in Namibian cricket. The team is now led by a...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) league director Mabos Vries has spoken out strongly against violence in football, following allegations that Young African head coach Maleagi Ngarizemo physically assaulted referee Johannes Ndango after his team’s 3-1 loss to Blue Waters in Walvis Bay this past weekend. Vries said the NFA is aware of such an incident...
Namibian long-distance runner Alina Armas delivered a powerful performance at the 2025 Durban International Marathon, finishing second in the women’s 42.2 km race on Sunday with a time of 2:32:34 seconds. The race was fiercely contested, with Ethiopia’s Emane Seifu Hayile narrowly claiming victory in 2:31:45 seconds. Zimbabwe’s Fortunate Chidzivo rounded up the podium in...
Defending champions African Stars extended their lead at the top of the Debmarine Premier League table after collecting four points over the weekend, while Rundu-based Cuca Tops remained rooted at the bottom after round 21. Stars edged newly promoted side Blue Boys 2-1 at Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund on Saturday, before drawing 1-1 against Blue...
Coastal outfit Kudus recorded a hard-fought victory in the Namibia Rugby Union league on Saturday as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Wanderers. Kudus were away to Grootfontein in a match the coastal team won 27-33. This win propelled them to second place on the log standings with 24 points from five...