Category: Sports
NBL Invests N$3 Million in Local Rugby Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has allocated N$3 million towards the development of rugby in the country, aiming to facilitate participation in local, regional, and global tournaments. This investment was announced in a recent press…
How the Spirit of Samba can Help Namibia
By: Dwight Links Pedro da Silva was part of the Brazilian delegation that paid a visit to Namibia and to State House last month. Da Silva is the president of Superliga – a federation of Samba schools in…
Ondangwa Town Council Supports Local Sports with Equipment Worth N$93,745
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council has extended support to six local teams by providing them with football and volleyball equipment valued at N$93,745 in a bid to bolster sports development at the town. The beneficiary teams…
Over N$380k Invested to Organise the Ruacana Easter Tournament
By: Loise Shiimi The Ruacanna Town Council this year spent over N$380 000 to host its 11th Easter tournament in a bid to boost the town’s economic development and boost domestic tourism through sports. Of that amount, close to…
NFA Handling of Afcon Prize Money Under Scrutiny
By: Justicia Shipena Former Secretary-General of the Namibia Football Players Union, Olsen Kahiriri, now a sports analyst, has voiced concerns regarding the Namibia Football Association (NFA), alleging that it has used the country’s name to intimidate and mistreat…
Bank Windhoek Volleyball Tournament Attracts 487 Players
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The 40th anniversary Doc Volleyball Tournament showcased the vibrancy of the sport economy, with 35 teams competing across men’s and women’s categories, totaling 487 players. Hosted by the Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) at The Dome…
Cricket Namibia Plans to Build a National Stadium Ahead of 2027 World Cup
By: Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has revealed ambitious plans for a national cricket stadium, set to be constructed in anticipation of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Cricket Namibia’s board…
Cricket Namibia Introduces Digital Cricket Courses
By: Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has started providing training opportunities in the sport through a digital process, offering various certifications recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). A comprehensive explanation of the process is available in a video,…
Ongos FC Host Khomas Nampol FC For Premier League Number-One Spot
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Namibian Premier League football is back this weekend after going on a one-week hiatus in honour of the State burial of late President Hage Geingob. The battle for the top spot in the Namibia Football Premier…
Omaalala FC Blessed Twice in a Month
By: Ludorf Iyambo A week following a generous donation of kits from Ondangwa Private Hospital, Omaalala FC has once again been fortunate, receiving N$ 5,739 worth of kits from Hoffmann’s Farm Implement in the Oshana region on Tuesday….