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Leo United Football Academy secures promotion to Third Division

NKURENKURU, 15 SEP (NAMPA) - Leo United Football Academy from Mukekete village has earned promotion to the Kavango West River ...

WINDHOEK, 21 February 2026 - The Independence Stadium in Windhoek, Olympia awaits renovation as part of a N.dollars 400 million government investment in sports infrastructure across Namibia.(Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Government accelerates nationwide sports infrastructure drive: Ngurare

WINDHOEK, 15 SEP (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Monday said that the government is expediting the rollout of com...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 05 November 2023 – UNAM Football Club head coach Ronnie Kanalelo instructing his players during the 2023/24 Debmarine Namibia Premiership game against Tigers at the UNAM Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Kanalelo breaks new ground with Gallants appointment

By Hesron Kapanga WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia’s former senior national football team assistant coach Ronny Kanalelo...

GROSS BARMAN, 22 August 2026 - Namibian international female cyclist Vera Looser after completing the Khomas100 ride which saw riders cycling from Windhoek to Gross Barmen in Okahandja. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Looser finishes 26th at UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibian cyclist Vera Looser finished 26th at the 2026 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Mounta...

OMEGA 3, 13 September 2026 – Masambo Vultures clinched first prize at the inaugural Ndoro Memorial Combined School tournament held over the weekend in the Kongola Constituency of the Zambezi Region. Bwabwata United and Kwando Legends finished as the runners-up.
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Ndoro school hosts inaugural weekend tournament

KATIMA MULILO, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – Ndoro Memorial Combined School in the Zambezi Region’s Kongola Constituency concluded its ...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 20 February 2026 - African Stars players surrounding the referee in a match against Mighty Gunners during round 19 of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Independence Stadium. African Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Mighty Gunners in a high-stakes clash between defending champions African Stars and Mighty Gunners, who entered the encounter separated by a single point in second and third place, respectively. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

African Stars book Orlando Pirates rematch

WINDHOEK, 14 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champions African Stars progressed to the second...

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - UNAM Rugby Club players (in yellow) against Rehoboth during Round 11 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League at the Wanderers Sports Ground in Pioneerspark. Wanderers won the match 104-18. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Dolphins stun UNAM in Premier League clash

WINDHOEK, 13 SEP (NAMPA) - Swakopmund-based Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League outfit Dolphins registered their fifth vi...

WINDHOEK, 12 September 2026 - Oceans and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs players (in blue/black and orange and red) while in action during the second semifinals of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division championship trophy at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Oranjemund won the match 26-19 to qualify for the final against Vipers. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Vipers, Oranjemund to contest First Division final

WINDHOEK, 13 SEP (NAMPA) - Vipers and Oranjemund Rugby Clubs will battle for the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) First Division titl...

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2026 - Young Warriors head coach Lucky Shipanga (right) and team goalkeeper Micheni Kavendjii during the Under-20 national team announcement ahead of the Confederation of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) Under-20 Championship in Mozambique. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Shipanga backs new-look Young Warriors

WINDHOEK, 10 SEP (NAMPA) - Young Warriors head coach Lucky Shipanga has expressed confidence in his new-look Under-20 national...

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2026 - Namibia’s senior men’s national cricket team, the Eagles player JJ Smit (right) and Gerhard Erasmus celebrating the wicket against South Africa during the T20 Tri-Series campaign at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Olympia, Windhoek. Namibia won the match by 18 runs and the victory marked Namibia’s second win over South Africa in a T20 international meeting, following their historic triumph over the Proteas earlier this year at the same venue. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia’s final hopes hang by a thread after Zimbabwe defeat

WINDHOEK, 04 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s hopes of reaching the final of the FNB T20 Tri-Series suffered a major setback after Zi...

WINDHOEK, 24 July 2016 - Runners pictured during the Windhoek Citi Run on Sunday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Over 2 000 runners to participate in Nedbank Citi Dash

WINDHOEK, 02 SEP (NAMPA) – Over 2 000 runners are expected to take part in the sixth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash, sched...

OTJINENE - Otjinene All-Stars football triumph Honourable Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo All-Stars tournament 2026 (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Early prep helped Otjinene secure victories in Katjaimo All-Stars tournament: Kahuure

OTJINENE, 01 SEP (NAMPA) – The team manager of Otjinene’s All-Star, Bricks Kahuure, has said his team's victory in the Hon...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

NYONDO, 31 August 2026 - Diva United Football Club showing off their medals and cup they won during the HAM Heroes Cup tournament. The founder of the event, councillor of Ndonga Linena Constituency Anselm Marungu is pictured with them. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Diva United crowned champions of U-15 HAM Heroes Cup

NYONDO, 31 AUG (NAMPA) – Diva United Football Club were crowned champions of the Under-15 category at the inaugural Honourab...

WINDHOEK, 18 July 2026 - Rehoboth rugby club players (in red) while in action against Trustco United (in blue) during round eight of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League at the Trustco United field in Olympia. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Four teams secure NRU Premier League play-off spots

WINDHOEK, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – Round 13 of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League produced decisive results, with four tea...

WINDHOEK, 29 August 2026 - Zimbabwean and South African cricketers duirng the T20 Tri-Series campaign at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Olympia, Windhoek. South Africa won the match by 7-wickets. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Zimbabwe suffer seven-wicket defeat against South Africa

WINDHOEK, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – Zimbabwe suffered a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa in their opening match of the FNB T20 Tri...

Whisper, Katiti Komambo victors at Karibib horse races

KARIBIB, 30 AUG (NAMPA) – Racehorses Whisper and Katiti Komambo produced electrifying performances and clinched top honours ...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 28 August 2026 - Namibia’s Eagles celebrating the wicket against South Africa during the T20 Tri-Series campaign at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Olympia, Windhoek. Namibia won the match by 18 runs and the victory marked Namibia’s second win over South Africa in a T20 international meeting, following their historic triumph over the Proteas earlier this year at the same venue. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Eagles stun Proteas in T20 Tri-Series opener

WINDHOEK, 29 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibia’s senior men’s national cricket team, the Eagles, made a flying start to their T20 Tr...

PARIS, 02 September 2024 – Paralympic sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda pictured after the women’s T11 100 metre (m) semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

IBSA suspends NNPC membership rights

By Hesron Kapanga WINDHOEK, 28 AUG (NAMPA) – The International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) has temporarily suspended the ...

OVITOTO - Desmond Katjaimo, Ovitoto Sport Council Public Relations Officer (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

‘We aim for victory at All-Stars tourney’: Katjaimo

OVITOTO, 27 AUG (NAMPA) – Ovitoto All-Stars are eyeing the trophy at the Honourable Vezepa Rodman Katjaimo All-Stars tournam...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

GROSS BARMAN, 22 August 2026 - Namibian international female cyclist Vera Looser after completing the Khomas100 ride which saw riders cycling from Windhoek to Gross Barmen in Okahandja. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Looser sets sight on solo Nedbank Desert Dash Return

WINDHOEK, 27 AUG (NAMPA) - After three months away from competitive racing, Namibian international female cyclist, Vera Looser...

OTJIWARONGO, 25 August 2026 - Some of the 260 soccer balls donated by FIFA to 160 schools in the Otjozondjupa Region through the regional education directorate in Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

FIFA donates 260 footballs to Otjozondjupa schools

OTJIWARONGO, 25 AUG (NAMPA) – The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) through the Namibia Football Assoc...

Mulisa Simiyasa

WINDHOEK, 23 August 2026 - Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool players celebrating their victory as champions of the 2026 Momentum Namibia School Sport Union U19 Rugby Super League after an impressive 50-24 victory over archrivals Windhoek Gymnasium at the Hage Geingob Stadium. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WAP crowned Momentum NSSU Rugby champions

WINDHOEK, 23 AUG (NAMPA) - Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP) were crowned 2026 Momentum Namibia School Sport Union (NSSU)...

GROSS BARMEN, 23 August 2025 – South African female cyclist Hayley Preen (in white) while in action during the 2025 Khomas100 African Gravel Championships a race which saw riders from across the continent competing for UCI points, over 157 kilometres from Windhoek to Gross Barmen Resort outside Okahandja. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Miller, Preen retain Khomas100 African Gravel titles

GROSS BARMEN, 23 AUG (NAMPA) – Namibian rider Alex Miller and South Africa’s Hayley Preen were crowned African Gravel cham...

HELAO NAFIDI, 22 August 2026 - The sports field of the new Helao Nafidi Sports Centre. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurates Helao Nafidi sports centre

HELAO NAFIDI, 23 AUG (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday officially inaugurated the Helao Nafidi Sports Cen...

KATIMA MULILO, 19 August 2026 – Real Cheetahs Volleyball Club has clinched the second leg of the 2026 Zambezi Volleyball Association Men's Regional League. The champions maintained a flawless record, accumulating 42 points from 14 undefeated games this season. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Real Cheetahs win ZVA men’s regional league

KATIMA MULILO, 20 AUG (NAMPA) – Real Cheetahs Volleyball Club has won the second leg of the 2026 Zambezi Volleyball Associat...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KATIMA MULILO, 14 August 2026 – Bush Bucks FC head coach Budstyn Mutau says the 2025/2026 Namport Zambezi Regional Second Division League champions are ready for the new challenge in the first division. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Bush Bucks coach happy with weekend results against Chula Chula

KATIMA MULILO, 17 AUG (NAMPA) – Bush Bucks Football Club (FC) head coach, Budstyn Mutau, has expressed satisfaction with his...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 14 August 2026 - Namibian international rider, Alex Miller, crossing the line during stage two of the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek on the Dordabis Road. Miller won the stage with a huge gap from rest of the peloton. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Miller and Schoor win 2026 Tour de Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 17 AUG (NAMPA) - Namibia’s Alex Miller and South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor were crowned overall champions ...

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - Wanderers (in white) against Western Suburbs during Round 11 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League at the Wanderers Sports Ground in Pioneerspark. Wanderers won the match 104-18. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Helpless Suburbs outclassed by Wanderers

WINDHOEK, 16 AUG (NAMPA) – Khomasdal-based Namibia Rugby Union outfit Western Suburbs continued their difficult season with ...

WINDHOEK, 14 August 2026 - South African rider Lize-Ann Louw (in yellow) and Anri Greef (front) in action during stage two of the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek on the Dordabis Road. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Miller and Louw maintain yellow jerseys in Tour de Windhoek race

WINDHOEK, 15 AUG (NAMPA) - Namibian rider Alex Miller and South African cyclist Lize-Ann Louw successfully retained the Pupkew...

WINDHOEK, 14 August 2026 - Namibian international rider, Alex Miller, crossing the line during stage two of the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek on the Dordabis Road. Miller won the stage with a huge gap from rest of the peloton. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Miller and Louw claim opening ITT honours at Tour de Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 15 AUG (NAMPA) - Namibia’s international rider Alex Miller and South African rider Lize-Ann Louw were crowned the ...

KATIMA MULILO, 14 March 2025 - Bush Bucks FC continued their dominant run in the Namport Zambezi Regional Second Division League over the weekend, thrashing Green Eagles FC 4-0 on Saturday at the UNAM Sports Field. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Bush Bucks FC ready for new first division challenge

KATIMA MULILO, 14 AUG (NAMPA) – Bush Bucks Football Club (FC) head coach, Budstyn Mutau, says they are ready for the new cha...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

GOBABIS, 23 July 2025 - Young African FC manager Maleagi Ngarizemo (Photo: Contributed)

Clubs face critical choice over independent NPFL

By Hesron Kapanga WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – Clubs in Namibia’s elite football division face a crucial decision over the f...

GOBABIS, 12 August 2026 - Omaheke Regional Football Association Chairperson, Theobald Kahuure. (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Player registration starts in Omaheke league

GOBABIS, 13 AUG (NAMPA) - The Omaheke Regional Football Association (ORFA) has officially opened player registration for its s...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

GOBABIS - Gobabis Mayor Elwin Gariseb. (Photo: Contributed)

Gariseb resigns from Omaheke football executive

GOBABIS, 12 AUG (NAMPA) – Gobabis Mayor Elwin Gariseb has resigned from his position as an executive committee member of the...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

GLASGOW, 23 July 2026 - Team Namibia pictured during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Amakali calls for greater investment in athletes after Commonwealth Games

By Hesron Kapanga GLASGOW, 05 AUG (NAMPA) – Joseph Amakali, Team Namibia's Chef de Mission at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth...

KATIMA MULILO, 09 July 2026 - Acting Chairperson of the Zambezi Volleyball Association, Kamwi Sezuni. (Photo: Contributed)

Zambezi volleyball tournament a success: Sezuni

KATINA MULILO, 04 AUG (NAMPA) - Acting Chairperson of the Zambezi Volleyball Association (ZVA), Kamwi Sezuni, has described th...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso