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24 Jun

Botha quits as Welwitschias head coach

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia’s national rugby team head coach, Chrysander Botha, has stepped down from this position due to increasing job commitments that require his full attention. Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) president, Petri Theron, confirmed the resignation on Tuesday. He said the union respects Botha’s decision and thanked him for his dedication and contributions to Namibian rugby. “In alignment with its high-performance strategy, NRU has acted swiftly to ensure continuity and effective preparations ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup by appointing Darryl de la Harpe as technical assistant to the national team,” said Theron. “A former Namibian international with a wealth…

24 Jun

UN Plaza gets a fresh look ahead of Region 5 Games

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Renovations are underway at the City of Windhoek’s United Nations (UN) Plaza park in Soweto, Katutura, in preparation for the Region 5 Youth Games. Namibia will host the games for the first time from 4 to 13 July in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Organisers are finalising several venues in both cities, including UN Plaza. The event will bring together around 2,552 athletes and officials from 10 Southern African countries. Competitions will take place across 12 sports codes, including basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, and boxing. On Tuesday morning, a City of Windhoek team led by Sidney Goagoseb, section head for…

23 Jun

NFA insists finances are in order

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) says its audited financial reports are clean and reflect sound governance and ethical leadership. NFA's director for finance, procurement and human resources, Mino Gariseb, made the statement on Monday in response to reports that the football body's finances were not in order. Gariseb said that while public scrutiny is important in strengthening institutions, the NFA wants to correct any misrepresentations and reaffirm its commitment to financial integrity and transparency. He said sponsors and partners can remain confident in the NFA’s operations, which meet regulatory standards and promote long-term value as a responsible football…

23 Jun

U20 girls ready for tough COSAFA battle

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The under-20 women’s national team is aiming to take full advantage of playing at home during this year’s COSAFA U20 Championship. The tournament will be held in Windhoek from 4 to 13 July 2025, as part of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games. Namibia missed out on last year’s edition in November but returns with renewed focus. They are placed in Group A alongside Mozambique, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Assistant coach Errol Damaseb said the group phase will be challenging, but the team is determined to advance. “The group stage will not be easy, but…

22 Jun

Homecoming cheers for UAE Cup winners

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Debmarine Desert Jewels on Sunday received a warm welcome back home at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The national netball team won the inaugural United Arab Emirates (UAE) Netball Tournament after defeating Singapore 62–53 in the final on Saturday. The tournament, held in Singapore from 15 to 21 June 2025, saw Namibia dominate the group stage. They beat Kenya 41–33, the UAE 69–48, and the Republic of Ireland 57–38, while drawing 49–49 in an earlier match against Singapore. Following the draw, team captain Anna Kasper called on the nation to back the team. “To the fans, I…

22 Jun

Young athlete seeks funds to compete in Europe

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Young sprinter Ndawana Haitembu is seeking N$40,000 to compete in the 2025 European Athletics season, which runs from 12 to 26 July across cities in Belgium and the Netherlands. Her manager, veteran sprinter Roger Haitengi, said Haitembu needs N$25,000 for international travel and N$15,000 for accommodation. The 22-year-old is scheduled to compete in four championships during the season. On 12 July, she is expected to run the 100m and 200m races at the Moore-Guldensporenmeet in Kortrijk, Belgium. Winners will receive €1,000 (approximately N$20,000) for first place, €600 (N$12,000) for second, €400 (N$8,000) for third, €300 (N$6,000) for fourth,…

22 Jun

Bank Windhoek red run returns

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Staff Writer The 2025 edition of the Bank Windhoek Red Run has returned with a total prize pool of N$60,000. The event will take place on Saturday, 9 August, at the Ramblers Sports Club in Windhoek. Organised in partnership with the /Ae //Gams Sports Club, the event offers race distances of five kilometres, ten kilometres, and 21.1 kilometres. The first 1,000 participants to register will receive a free Bank Windhoek Red Run t-shirt. This year’s event is themed “Run with Heart, Run with Love” and will be a timed race, with a strict cut-off finish time of 11:30 on race…

19 Jun

Cricket Namibia proposes stadium project in Erongo

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Cricket Namibia’s chief executive officer, Johan Muller, has asked the Erongo regional governor, Neville Andre, to allocate land for the construction of an international cricket stadium in the region. Muller made the request this week during the opening of the Mondesa Cricket Hub in Swakopmund. The new facility, located at Hanganeni Primary School, is part of Cricket Namibia’s drive to bring the sport closer to communities and give young players in the coastal town a chance to train on proper turf. “Honourable governor, we purposefully invited you to the new Cricket Namibia ground in Windhoek, and we hosted…

19 Jun

Zimmer names final COSAFA U20 squad

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The U20 men’s national soccer team’s head coach Jerimi Zimmer and his assistant Uerikondjera Kasaona have named the final squad ahead of the 2025 COSAFA Under-20 Championship. The team reported for camp on Thursday and will be based at the NFA Technical Centre in Windhoek. Zimmer said the tournament is a crucial stepping stone for young players aiming to join the Brave Warriors or sign for Premier League clubs. He explained that most players in camp are active in the MTC HopSol Youth League, so the focus will be on tactical work rather than fitness. “Most of the…

18 Jun

Desert Jewels captain vows to win the UAE Cup

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe National netball team captain Anna Kasper has promised fans they will win and bring the United Arab Emirates Netball Cup home. Kasper made the commitment on Tuesday after Namibia drew 49-49 against Singapore Vandas in their second match of the tournament. Namibia had won their opening game 69-48 against Kenya. Their third match is scheduled for today against Ireland, followed by their final group match against the United States of America on Saturday. Speaking after the draw with Singapore, Kasper said the team didn’t expect such a strong performance from their opponents but took valuable lessons from the…