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Namibia overrides Kenya in Barthes Trophy clash
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Namibia overrides Kenya in Barthes Trophy clash

Namibia’s U/20 rugby team continued their impressive run at the 2025 Barthes Trophy with a commanding 32-22 win over defending champions Kenya in their second match of the tournament, played yesterday in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first half was error-ridden, with Namibia heading into the break 3-0. Even though they dominated possession, they were failing to...

Ballotti donates paint as Ekandjo gives gear
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Ballotti donates paint as Ekandjo gives gear

The senior national teams, the Brave Warriors and Brave Gladiators received a massive boost with the donation of new playing gear by Tim Ekandjo. The comprehensive kit includes four official match kits for both teams, training gear, step-out attire, a pair of sneakers, and a water bottle for each player.  Speaking at the press conference,...

Poor preparation blamed for Omaheke netball final loss
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Poor preparation blamed for Omaheke netball final loss

Zebaldt Ngaruka  GOBABIS – Omaheke assistant coach Gregg Makari believes the regional team’s underwhelming preparations contributed to their 40-21 defeat by Kavango East in the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball final. Makari says the team only had a week to prepare, which was not enough for a competition of such magnitude. “One week isn’t enough...

Samuels shines with Easter Cup golf tournament win
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Samuels shines with Easter Cup golf tournament win

Alvine Samuels emerged victorious at the Easter Cup hosted by the Windhoek Golf Club over the weekend, beating a competitive field of more than 80 golfers. She clinched the title with 83 points, narrowly edging out Cor Beuke (81 points). Tommy Nangombe followed in third with 80 points, while Sponks Mohale and Bonifatius Paulino tied...

Swiss teams dominate Swakopmund tournament
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Swiss teams dominate Swakopmund tournament

The second Old Crocks fistball tournament took place over the long weekend in Swakopmund, with international teams dominating proceedings. In the women’s category, HeidGenossen proved their dominance, winning the tournament in that specific division, followed by Swiss team RiWi Alpenpower, who bagged a silver medal. Meanwhile, TK Hannover had to settle for a bronze medal,...

Opinion – Kavango East Netball Association steps up
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Opinion – Kavango East Netball Association steps up

In 2018, the Kavango East netball team was crowned the inaugural champions of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. Coached by Melanie Mbuuru and assisted by Vilhelmine Muyenga, they won the final match against Erongo with a score of 39-33.  This victory not only brought pride to the region, but also highlighted the potential and talent...

Kasaona: From dusty dreams to glory
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Kasaona: From dusty dreams to glory

Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has risen from the red dusty plains of Warmquelle, a small settlement tucked 250 kilometres from Opuwo and 25 kilometres from Sesfontein in Namibia’s Kunene region, to lifting the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup with the Kunene region’s soccer team over the weekend. From a group of 13 men representing the regions,...

Exciting competition for Khomas boxers
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Exciting competition for Khomas boxers

The Super Six Boxing League will not only showcase amateur boxers’ skills; but will also elevate competition within the Khomas region, the tournament’s organisers have said. The AC Super Six Boxing League will feature only boxers from clubs in the Khomas region who will be contesting in six weight categories – the welterweight (66kg), light...

Hockey tourney heats up in the capital
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Hockey tourney heats up in the capital

The ongoing Junior Hockey Africa Cup, currently underway in the capital, is heating up with close contests between top teams in both the men’s and women’s divisions. The tournament started last Friday at the Davin Trustco Hockey Stadium in Windhoek, with Namibia’s women thrashing Kenya 3-0, while their male counterparts secured a convincing 3-1 victory...