Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The 2025 edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup was launched in Windhoek on Monday and is scheduled to take place during the Easter weekend in Outjo, Kunene Region.  The tournament will feature football and netball teams from all 14 regions of Namibia. Speaking at the launch, Nedbank Namibia’s Managing Director Martha Murorua expressed the bank’s pride in being the title sponsor of the event, reaffirming its commitment to youth sports development. “We have a deep-set obligation to do so, but it is an obligation that we respect, embrace and cherish with every fibre of our being. This…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Netball Namibia’s president, Rebekka Goagoses has called on the government, corporate partners, and local authorities to prioritise the inclusion of netball facilities in schools and public spaces. Goagoses made the appeal on Monday during the launch of the 2025 edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Windhoek. The tournament will see netball and football teams competing. She said one of the most significant challenges netball has been facing over the years across the country, is the lack of netball facilities at primary schools and in many communities.  According to her, this absence of infrastructure deprives children of…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The MTC Maris Cup competition round of 16 between Premier League clubs will proceed as scheduled, despite reports that some teams considered boycotting due to insufficient preparation funds. It was reported that several clubs intended to skip the games, citing that the N$30 000 provided to each team by the main sponsor, MTC, for preparations was inadequate to cover expenses such as transport and accommodation.  Teams have also raised concerns about the distribution of the N$1.5 million prize money, arguing that the current winner-takes-all system does not fairly benefit all participating clubs. MTC’s corporate communication officer, Erasmus Nekundi…

Mathew T Haikali Am just saying, the dream of professionalizing sports in Namibia will remain out of reach unless there is a shift in the mindset of those leading the sector. Despite claiming to be passionate about sports, many leaders have failed to prioritize the long-term development of the industry. All I am saying is that this stagnation is evident in how teams, clubs and academies continue to rely on handouts and grants without showing genuine commitment or the accountability expected of professional organizations. I still remember a time when a major bank pledged N$2.5 million annually over three years…