Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League will begin this weekend with 12 teams competing for the top spot by the end of the season. The teams include Mighty Gunner, Eastern Chiefs, Afrocat, Namibian Navy, Wanderers, Tigers, Namibian Correctional Services, Extreme, Unam Ogongo, Cuca Tops, Otjozondjupa Nampol, and Unam Jaguars. MTC has sponsored the league with N$2.9 million for this season.  Starting next year, players will be paid as part of efforts to professionalise the league. At the league launch a few weeks ago, MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo said the goal is to make the league competitive and draw…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Brave Warriors have started preparing for the upcoming COSAFA Cup, set to take place in South Africa from 4 to 15 June. Namibia’s national team will play their first match against defending champions Angola on 5 June.  The second match is against Malawi on 8 June, followed by the final group match against Lesotho on 10 June. Head coach Collin Benjamin said being in a four-team group is helpful because it allows the team to play more matches. It also gives more players a chance to gain international experience. “Remember that we are in a transitional period…

Justicia Shipena  The FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (FNB NCG) will officially open in October of this year, Cricket Namibia announced on Tuesday.  The new stadium will host its first match , a T20 international between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek on 11 October 2025. The match will be the first time the Namibian men’s national team, the FNB Eagles, faces South Africa’s Proteas.  Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller called the match a fitting way to open the new sports facility. “A match against our neighbours and one of the top cricketing countries in the world is the perfect way…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe African Stars Football Club needs just six points from their last three games to win the Debmarine Premier League title for a third straight season. Stars lead the log with 53 points after 27 matches.  Young African Football Club follows closely with 49 points from the same number of games. This weekend, Stars will play two away games.  On Saturday, they face Okahandja United at Nau-Aub Stadium in Okahandja.  On Sunday, they travel to Otjiwarongo to play the Mighty Gunners.  If Stars win both games, they will secure the title before the final round. If they drop points,…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Ottilie Kaunapawa Aimwata and Ebock Haufiku won the Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon 42.2 km run in the female and male categories, respectively.  The event took place in Windhoek over the weekend. Aimwata completed the marathon in a record time of 2:59:04. Haufiku crossed the finish line at 2:48:00.  Alina Armas came second in the female category, followed by Beata Naigambo in third.  In the male category, Thatayaone Kelapile took second place, while Tengeni Sakaria came third. Participants competed in various categories based on age and ability.  These included junior, veteran, master, senior, wheelchair, and visually impaired divisions.  Saartjie…

Justicia Shipena  The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has refuted claims regarding the legitimacy of its lower leagues' sponsorship agreements with the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) and Sisa Namandje Law Firm. The NFA secretary general, Cassius Moetie, described the rumours as baseless and harmful. “The rumours circulating on social media platforms are untrue and are designed to damage the excellent relationship between Namport and the NFA,” said Moetie in a statement issued on Wednesday. Moetie emphasised that the sponsorship marks a historic milestone for grassroots football in Namibia, as it is the first time the NFA Lower Leagues, covering both men…

Justicia Shipena The General Manager of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, Jacqueline Gertze, says the City of Windhoek will play a key role in the success of the event. Gertze said the city’s support with transport, emergency services, safety, waste management, and environmental health is vital to delivering a world-class Games. She made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, on Thursday.  The LOC updated the mayor on preparations for the 11th edition of the Region 5 Youth Games, which will take place…