New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) has formalised a landmark partnership with Netball Namibia (NN), marking a significant step forward in the promotion and coverage of the sport across the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony yesterday, NEPC chief executive officer Christof Maletsky praised the impact of sponsors MTC’s involvement in the sport, noting how the...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OZOMBOUVAPA – Omaheke region’s outfit Epukiro Chiefs FC, who ply their trade in the Namport Omaheke Third Division Stream A league, table are currently sitting comfortably on top of the league summit with 12 points, and recorded four wins from four matches played so far. Rijamekee Rowland-Hill Nguvauva, one of the interim executive...
Okahandja Racing Club’s Manne Hendriks has emphasised that grooming top-performing racehorses requires not only time and effort, but also a significant financial investment and unwavering dedication. Speaking to New Era following the recently-concluded Ma-Sa Horse-Racing event in Maun, Botswana, he expressed pride in the performance of his stable. Thoroughbred Vang and Los galloped to a...
Namibia’s women’s futsal team is set to take on Cameroon on Saturday at 20h00 in their second group match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Futsal tournament, currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The Namibian side, made up largely of newcomers to the international stage, will be looking to bounce back after a tough...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...