Category: Sports
Africa Only Has 0.5% Share of U$2.6 Trillion Sports Industry
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Various leaders and entrepreneurs of African sport gathered in Kigali, Rwanda for the third edition of the SportsBiz Africa Forum. This year’s forum was held under the theme “The Nexus Between Sports and Business Towards…
Eagles Kick-Off FNB Tri-Series with a Win Over Proteas
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s men’s cricket national team, the FNB Eagles, beat South Africa by 18 runs at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in the opening fixture of the 2026 FNB Tri-Series. The series features Namibia, South Africa,…
Namibia Sports Commission Pays N$774k in Reward Payments to Athletes
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Simataa Mwiya, revealed that the Commission has paid the athletes that have represented Namibia a total of N$774,000 for their achievements during the first quarter of…
First-Ever Fishing Industry Sports & Wellness Games Proposed for October 2026
By: Staff Reporter Namibia’s fishing sector, long celebrated as an economic pillar but rarely recognised for the physical toll it takes on its workforce, is set to receive a show of appreciation. The Namibia Fisheries Intra Corporate Tournament…
Kavango West Cycling Club Fights to Grow the Sport in the Region
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Founder and Chairperson of the Kavango West Cycling Club, Karukango Matheus Kambuta, sat down with The Villager to discuss how he took it upon himself to grow the sport of cycling in the North Eastern region….
Namibia’s Copper Queens: Growing Women’s Football From Tsumeb
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Founder and coach of the Copper Town Girls Football Academy, Benson Kambombo, established the academy in 2021 out of desire to give girls in the area an opportunity to play football. “Many people…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Historic Moment for African Football
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Before a single ball was kicked, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was set to be a historic one for Africa. For the first time, ten African teams participated in the World Cup. As the group stage…
2026 FIFA World Cup Match Day 1: Africa Performs With Pride
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 2026 FIFA World is in full swing. The 23rd edition of the world’s favourite sporting event is a historic one for Africa. For the first time, there are ten African nations participating at the…
Ongos Continues Support for Local Sevens Rugby
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Ongos Valley and the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced on Tuesday that the housing developer will support the Union’s sevens rugby tournament for a third successive year. The tournament will consist of three legs, with…
Namibia’s (Lack of) Support of African Participants at the World Cup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga World Cup time is upon us. The increase in the availability of flags and other football-related merchandise in the stores and streets is unavoidable. Everyone has a “World Cup Special” going on. Shops and street…