Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Prominent lawyer, Sisa Namandje, through his law firm Sisa Namandje & Co., has invested N$300 000 to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for the development of third-division football leagues nationwide. The sponsorship agreement was signed and handed over to the NFA on Thursday at the Sisa Namandje & Co. head office in Windhoek. The N$300,000 sponsorship will be distributed over three years, with N$100,000 allocated for each year. The first instalment will be disbursed in January 2025. NFA President Robert Shimooshili expressed gratitude for the contribution, highlighting its importance in nurturing football at the grassroots level. “The third…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Football Club Ongos and former head coach Mervin Mbakera have parted ways following the club's poor performance, which saw them end at the bottom of the log in the Debmarine Premiership under Mbakera’s reign. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the club confirmed the departure of Mbakera, stating that the mutually agreed upon contract termination is effective from 17 December 2024. “FC Ongos would like to announce that the club and coach Mbakera have mutually agreed to terminate the agreement effective 17 December 2024. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to coach Mervin Mbakera for his…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that seven Namibian match officials have made it to the 2025 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) international referee list. NFA Communications Director Isak Hamata expressed the association’s pride in the referees and assistant referees who will represent Namibia on the global stage in 2025. This milestone enables them to officiate FIFA-accredited matches at the international level, marking a significant step in their careers. “The NFA extends its heartfelt congratulations to these exceptional referees on this remarkable achievement. Their inclusion on the FIFA list marks a proud moment for Namibian football,”…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Mobile Telecommunications (MTC), in partnership with the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), has launched a Senior Men’s Regional Rugby Tournament, set to begin in February 2025. The announcement was made during a launch event in Windhoek on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, MTC’s Chief Human Capital, Marketing, and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo, highlighted the tournament’s role in enhancing the competitiveness of Namibian rugby and providing crucial preparation ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. ‘’Our philosophy at MTC is about nurturing sport towards development. NRU and Rugby have consistently over the years shown resilience and determination…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe World Netball (WN) has announced the appointment of three new members to its Medical Advisory Panel (MAP), including Namibian medical doctor, Maria Mulunga. The announcement was made by MAP Chairperson, Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg, on Wednesday. The newly appointed members will advise the World Netball CEO and Board on medical, health, and wellbeing matters. They will also support the development and implementation of priorities outlined in the organization's Strategic Plan. Dr Maria Mulunga, currently the team doctor for Namibia's netball national team, the Desert Jewels, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. She has been a…

As the festive season approaches, many people look forward to returning to their homesteads, where cherished traditions come alive. Among these traditions, playing sports during Christmas has become a heartfelt way to celebrate and bond with family and friends. This practice not only brings joy but also serves as a significant "New Year's gift" for the local sports scene. Gathering to play sports at home fosters a sense of community and togetherness. Families engage in friendly matches, whether it’s soccer, netball, or traditional games, creating lasting memories. These moments strengthen bonds and create a shared love for sports, encouraging younger…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Team Namibia excelled at the Africa Aquatic Swimming Championship held at the Olympia swimming pool in Windhoek, finishing with an impressive 106 medals and scoring 2 758 points. The tournament which started on Wednesday and ended on Sunday, saw teams of both boys and girls winning 26 gold medals, 46 silver medals and 34 bronze medals. Even though team South Africa finished the tournament as the highest-ranked nation for winning more gold medals, the team only managed to win 84 medals overall. South Africa scored 1 765 points throughout the tournament, which earned them 50 gold medals, 24…

Erasmus Shlaihaxwe Only a few days remain before Namibia hosts the Africa Netball Cup tournament, and preparations are nearly complete before teams begin to arrive in the nation. Netball Namibia’s president, Rebecca Goagoses told the Windhoek Observer on Wednesday that Namibia is ready to receive the visitors and give them a remarkable event and hospitality. The tournament, featuring men's teams for the first time, will take place at the Dome in Swakopmund from 09 to 14 December. “The preparations are at an advanced stage, and we are just waiting on countries to start arriving, officials as well, and we are…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The XXAfrica Aquatics Zone IV Swimming Championships started in Windhoek on Wednesday, with over 370 swimmers from 13 Southern African countries expected to compete for honours. The tournament, organised by the Namibia Swimming Federation (NASFED), also includes the Open Water Championships, which will be held at Lake Oanob outside Rehoboth and will run until Sunday, 08 December. NASFED athletes’ representative, Molina Smalley is part of the team competing at home but also preparing to compete at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships from 10 to 15 December in Budapest, Hungary. She encouraged her competing counterparts to have a firm…