Sports

Incentivizing Teachers with Sports Allowance to Boost School-Level Interest In an effort to enhance sports participation at the school level, a new initiative proposes offering teachers a sports allowance similar to the Bush Allowance. This strategic move aims to empower educators as catalysts for fostering interest in athletics among students, thereby creating a vibrant sporting culture in schools. Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping student engagement and interest in various activities, including sports. By providing them with a sports allowance, schools can incentivize educators to actively promote physical education and organize extracurricular sports programs. This allowance could cover expenses…

Peter Shalulile, the talismanic Mamelodi Sundowns and Brave Warriors striker, has recently experienced a dip in form that has raised eyebrows and sparked heated debates among local sports enthusiasts. While some have been quick to criticize and question his continued selection for the national team, it's important to reflect on the support and understanding he has received from his club. Mamelodi Sundowns, a club renowned for its professionalism and player development, has stood by Shalulile during his challenging period. Their unwavering support has been instrumental in his resurgence, as he has rediscovered his scoring touch and once again become a…

Dimitri Bittler In recent years, the global sports landscape has evolved, with countries increasingly recognizing the importance of hosting international competitions as a means to bolster their national identity and economic growth. For Namibia, the opportunity to transform its image from a budding participant to a recognized sporting nation is ripe for the taking, particularly through the conversion of the abandoned Ramatex facility into a modern indoor sports arena. Hosting international sporting events is about more than just economic gain; it is a powerful catalyst for national pride and unity. When Namibia steps onto the world stage, it not only…

IOC President Thomas Bach recently visited Johannesburg, on the second leg of his tour of Africa. In South Africa, he was welcomed by the President of the National Olympic Committee (SASCOC), Barry Hendricks, IOC Honorary Member Sam Ramsamy and IOC Member Anant Singh. All three accompanied President Bach throughout the visit, along with IOC Member and President of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), Mustapha Berraf. At the SASCOC headquarters, President Bach joined the “Indaba”, a meeting of the South African athletes, during which he took part in the discussions, and focused on the outcomes and lessons…

FC Ongos Ladies and Eeshoke Chula-Chula won the final edition of the Hage Geingob Cup held on Saturday at the Independence Stadium. The FC Ongos Ladies defeated Julinho Sporting Football Club 3-1 on penalties after both teams struggled to convert during the 90 minutes. The Ongos Ladies walked away with N$200,000, and Julinho with N$100,000 in prize money. Eeshoke Chula-Chula defeated African Stars 2-0. The goals came from Marselinu George and Jackson Eliakim. Eeshoke Chula-Chula goalkeeper, John Muronga, was the hero of the day after saving several shots from African Stars players, including a penalty taken by Awillo Stephanus. Chula-Chula…