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Erasmus Shalihaxwe A group of 15 young swimmers, aged between 14 and 19, are finding it tough at the ongoing SANJ 2025 swimming competition in Cape Town, South Africa, as they are yet to win a medal. Team Manager Zeta Van Wyk said on day two of the competition, the team was divided into boys' and girls' groups, with all swimmers progressing to the next round in their respective categories. One of the standout performers was Rodney Feris, who made it to the finals in the boys' 14-year age group 100 meters. He finished 10th with a time of 1:06.41,…

Hertta- Maria Amutenja  Namibia’s Rebekka Goagoses has been appointed acting president of Africa Netball, following the provisional suspension of president Cecilia Molokwane.  Goagoses, who stepped down as Netball Namibia’s President recently, serves as vice president for development on the continental executive board, and was unanimously selected during a special board meeting held on 22 April. The move comes as Molokwane faces allegations under investigation by World Netball.  While details of the allegations remain confidential, World Netball has confirmed that Molokwane is suspended from all netball activities until the conclusion of the disciplinary process. Molokwane, also the president of Netball South…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Brave Warriors and Brave Gladiators will now take to the field with a renewed sense of identity following the unveiling of brand-new kits for both national teams. The kits were sourced from local manufacturer 90 Minutes and unveiled at the Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) headquarters in Windhoek on Wednesday. The sponsorship, valued at around N$495 000, was mobilised by Tim Ekandjo, Isack Hamata, John Doeseb, and Amos Shiyuka. It includes full playing kits, training gear, stepping-out outfits, and sneakers for all players and technical staff. Ekandjo said the initiative was inspired by a request from the late…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, is expected to play South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a FIFA international friendly match scheduled for 10 June 2025. According to a report by South African publication The Star, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has lined up two friendly matches for Bafana Bafana in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. South Africa is scheduled to face Tanzania on 6 June, followed by Namibia four days later. The fixtures are seen as important warm-up matches for both countries as they gear up for the next round of World Cup…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe  The reigning netball and football champions of the 2024 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup are preparing to defend their titles at this year’s tournament, set to take place in Outjo from Friday, 18 April to Monday, 21 April. The three-time back-to-back netball champions from the Khomas region are aiming for a fourth consecutive win.  Khomas Netball Regional Secretary General Erica van Zyl said the region conducted constituency trials before selecting its final team. “Our girls have been trained in the fundamentals of netball from an early age, making the transition to the under-19 level seamless. We also have programs…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Football clubs affiliated with the Kavango East Football Association (KEFA) have formally called on league chairperson Patrick Mukoya to convene an extraordinary annual general meeting, citing concerns over governance and the continued absence of a league constitution. In a letter addressed to Mukoya on Monday, club representatives, including Haushiku Kemba, Shankumi Mukeni, Mapa Erwin, Mukuve Thapa, and Manfred Mangundu, expressed frustration with what they described as the chairperson’s ongoing failure to uphold basic governance principles. They said Mukoya has repeatedly ignored the requirement to hold an annual general meeting at the start of each season to account for…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has announced a series of high-profile warm-up matches for the national team, the Welwitschias, as part of their preparation for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup and a bid to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. NRU Chief Executive Officer John Heynes confirmed on Tuesday that the matches will begin in June. He said that these games are expected to play a crucial role in building team cohesion and fitness ahead of the continental tournament scheduled for 6–20 July in Uganda. “These matches offer vital preparation and a chance for fans to enjoy…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Outjo Constituency councillor Johnny Asino has urged local football coaches to aim high and pursue opportunities beyond Namibia’s borders, encouraging them to dream of leading major international clubs. Asino delivered his message on Monday during the opening of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Introductory Coaching Course currently taking place in Outjo.  The week-long course has attracted 25 aspiring coaches. He said football is a global sport that connects people across continents and cultures, with players and coaches moving between clubs around the world. He encouraged Namibian coaches to adopt the same global mindset. “You don’t have to confine…