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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 secure pre-season victories

KATIMA MULILO, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – Newly promoted North East First Division (NEFD) side Bush Bucks FC continued their impressiv...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

GABORONE, 17 October 2026 - African Stars player Willy Stephanus in action during their Confederation of African Football (CAF), Champions League second round first preliminary game against Orlando Pirates at the National Stadium of Botswana in Gaborone. Pirates won the match 1-0. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Günther backs African Stars to bounce back against Pirates

GABORONE, 18 OCT (NAMPA) - African Stars coach Gerald Günther is confident his side can bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to ...

WINDHOEK, 02 October 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering a keynote address at the One Economy Foundation's 11th Annual Fundraising Soiree. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah lauds athletes ahead of Youth Olympics

WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday expressed pride in the achievements of Namibian athl...

WINDHOEK, 13 December 2025 - African Stars midfielder, Jackson Eliakim while in action against UNAM during Round 12 of the Namibia Premier Football League at the UNAM Stadium. The game ended 1-1 extending UNAM's unbeaten run to 12 matches during the 2025/26 Premier League Season. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Günther backs African Stars to rise to Orlando Pirates challenge

WINDHOEK, 13 OCT (NAMPA) – African Stars head coach Gerald Günther has expressed confidence in his squad ahead of their sec...

WINDHOEK, 11 October 2026 - National senior netball team players, technical team and league sponosrs MTC and national team sponsor Debmarine posing for a picture during a recognition ceremony for the senior national netball team, the Debmarine Desert Jewels, by MTC for qualifying to the 2027 Netball World Cup. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

MTC increases netball players’ monthly allowance by N$500

WINDHOEK, 11 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s biggest telecommunications company, MTC, has reaffirmed its commitment to professiona...

WINDHOEK, 10 October 2026 - Wanderers players in white and Kudus player while in action during the final of the 2026 Namibia Rugby Union Premier League final at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Olympia. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Wanderers crowned Namibia rugby champions after crushing Kudus

WINDHOEK, 11 OCT (NAMPA) – Wanderers produced a commanding second-half performance to defeat defending champions Kudus 52-27...

WINDHOEK, 08 October 2026 - from left to right Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi, Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, NamPort board chairperson Jerome Mouton, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the vice president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) is Jakobus Murs Markus, and Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture, Dino Balloti posing with a cheque sponsored by the Deputy Minister: Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture for 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 football season. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NamPort pumps N$90m into Namibian football

WINDHOEK, 08 OCT (NAMPA) - The Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort) on Thursday announced a commitment of N$90 million to the de...

KATIMA MULILO, 06 October 2026 – The Chairperson of Athletics Namibia in the Zambezi Region, Selma Mufite, has urged newly 'certified' coaches to return to their schools and sports clubs to share the knowledge they have acquired.

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Athletics Namibia urges newly empowered coaches to plough back

KATIMA MULILO, 07 OCT (NAMPA) – Chairperson of Athletics Namibia in the Zambezi Region, Selma Mufite, has urged a group of c...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

GABORONE, 05 October 2026- National U23 player while warming up ahead of their match against Angola during the 2028 Olympic Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana. (Photo: contribute) NAMPA

Sikerete urges Namibia U23s to rise again after Angola setback

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) - Namibia Under-23 head coach John Sikerete has encouraged his young players to dust themselves off a...

WINDHOEK, 05 October 2025 – Junior cyclist Roger Suren while crossing the line in the A1 highway during the 26th edition of the Namibian Cycle Classic that saw over 500 riders, who competed across three categories: 25 kilometres (km), 60km, and 100km. Suren was crowned winner of the elite men's category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Suren embraces the challenges of European mountain biking

By Hesron Kapanga WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) – Junior cyclist Roger Suren says he is embracing the demanding realities of prof...

FRANCISTOWN, 05 September 2025 - Brave Warriors left back Aprocious Petrus (in blue) while in action against McDonald Lameck of Malawi during Namibia's 2-1 defeat to Malawi during their 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Brave Warriors open AFCON 2027 qualifiers with victory over Congo

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s senior men’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, made a positive start to the...

SWAKOPMUND, 12 December 2024 - Louise Kausembe the Namibian Debmarine Desert Jewels goal shooter being comforted by Zante Farmer (right) after their goal difference win against Zimbabwe at the Africa Netball Cup 2024 at the Dome in Swakopmund where the championships were held. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Desert Jewels end 31-year wait for World Cup return

WINDHOEK, 25 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s senior national women’s netball team, the ‘Debmarine Desert Jewels’, qualified fo...

FRANCISTOWN, 05 September 2025 - Brave Warriors coach Collin Benjamin giving instructions to his player during Namibia's 2-1 defeat to Malawi during their 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Brave Warriors focus on team unity

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin says the team has made good progress in building cohesion...

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2027 - Namibia's U20 player Williem Nguvali while in action against ........ of Mozambique during their second match of 2026 Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Namibia overcame their opponents, Mozambique, with a 1-0 victory in Maputo, Mozambique, at Zimpeto Stadium. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Young Warriors cruise into semi-final

WINDHOEK, 23 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s Under-20 men’s football team, the ‘Young Warriors’, stormed into the semi-finals ...

NKURENKURU, 22 September 2026- the state of Nkurenkuru Youth Sport facility in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West region.

(Photo:Lylie Joel)
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Construction of Nkurenkuru Sports Centre Phase 1B set to start under N$22 million plan

NKURENKURU, 23 SEP (NAMPA) – Construction of Phase 1B of the Nkurenkuru Sports Centre will proceed over the next seven month...

SWAKOPMUND, 12 December 2024 - Louise Kausembe (second left), the Namibian Debmarine Desert Jewels goal shooter in disbelief after their goal difference win against Zimbabwe at the Africa Netball Cup 2024 at the Dome in Swakopmund where the championships were held. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Desert Jewels keep World Cup dream alive with emphatic Tanzania win

WINDHOEK, 22 SEP (NAMPA) – The Debmarine Desert Jewels kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydn...

KATIMA MULILO, 20 September 2026 - Sangwali Combined School scooped the top prize in the first edition of the Dr Conrad Lutombi Annual School Tournament. Nsundano Technical School took the second spot while Lisikili Combined School came in third. (Photo: Contributed)

Sangwali Combined School scoops inagural Dr Conrad Lutombi floating trophy

KATIMA MULILO, 21 SEP (NAMPA) – The inaugural Dr Conrad Lutombi Annual School Sports Tournament concluded on Sunday at Ikumw...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

SWAKOPMUND, 12 December 2024 - From left to right Louise Kausembe, Anna Kasper, Imbileni Frans, Monica Gomases, Grace Matjayi, Loide Hanyaya, and Cornelia Mupenda the Namibian Debmarine Desert Jewels starting team against Zimbabwe at the Africa Netball Cup 2024 at the Dome in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Desert Jewels maintain winning momentum with Zimbabwe victory

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s senior national netball team, the Desert Jewels, maintained their winning momentum at t...

SWAKOPMUND, 12 December 2024 - Louise Kausembe the Namibian Debmarine Desert Jewels goal shooter being comforted by Zante Farmer (right) after their goal difference win against Zimbabwe at the Africa Netball Cup 2024 at the Dome in Swakopmund where the championships were held. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Desert Jewels begin Africa Netball Cup campaign with victory over Botswana

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s senior national netball team, the Desert Jewels, made a winning start to their Africa N...

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2027 - Namibia's U20 player Williem Nguvali while in action against ........ of Mozambique during their second match of 2026 Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Namibia overcame their opponents, Mozambique, with a 1-0 victory in Maputo, Mozambique, at Zimpeto Stadium. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Young Warriors stun hosts Mozambique to maintain perfect start

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) - Namibia’s Young Warriors recorded their first victory over Mozambique at the TotalEnergies CAF Un...

WINDHOEK, 20 September 2026 - Wanderers Rugby Club (in white) and Montego United during the last Namibia Rugby Union Premier League Fixture at Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday. Wanderers defeated their arch-rivals 41-29. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Wanderers maintain dominance with win over United

WINDHOEK, 21 SEP (NAMPA) - Wanderers Rugby Club continued their dominant run this season with a 41-29 victory over arch-rivals...

GOBABIS - Hardap second division outfit Super Stars FC (Photo: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

Super Stars win Gobabis’ pre-season tourney

GOBABIS, 21 SEP (NAMPA) – Hardap Region second division outfit Super Stars FC won the Gobabis Sports Club’s pre-season tou...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

WINDHOEK, 20 September 2026 – World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global flyweight champion Fillemon Nghutenanye (left) in action against Berland Robles of the Philippines during the Salute Boxing Promotions’ Building of Champions: Battle for Greatness Boxing Bonanza. Nghutenanye securing a fifth-round technical knockout victory. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nghutenanye retains WBO Global title

WINDHOEK, 20 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia’s World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global flyweight champion Fillemon Nghutenanye retain...

WINDHOEK, 19 September 2026 - Wanderers Women’s Rugby Club fullback Joana van Staden while taking a conversion against Montego United during the Women’s 15s Rugby League at Hage Geingob Stadium in Olympia on Saturday. Wanderers won the match 24-19. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Wanderers edge Montego United to book place in final

WINDHOEK, 20 SEP (NAMPA) – Wanderers Women’s Rugby Club produced a brilliant display to beat Montego United 24-19 and book...

KARIBIB, 20 Sepetember 2025 - Long-distance runners representing the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) and Namibia Correctional Service, Matias Simon (in blue) and Simon Paulus (in yellow) while in action during the 11th edition of the QKR Namibia Navachab half-marathon in Karibib. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Paulus and Kanyanga scoop 2025 Navachab half-marathon crowns

WINDHOEK, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia Correctional Service long-distance runners Daniel Paulus and Maria Kanyanga were crowned ...

WINDHOEK, 18 September 2027 - Namibia's U20 player Rashid Naobeb (in blue) while in action against Purvishna Appadoo of Mauritius during their opening match of 2026 Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Namibia overcame their opponents, Mauritius, with a 1-0 victory in Maputo, Mozambique, at Zimpeto Stadium. (Photo: contributed) NAMPA

Young Warriors make winning start in COSAFA U-20 Cup

WINDHOEK, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – Namibia’s Under-20 (U-20) men’s national team made a winning start to their 2026 Council of S...

WINDHOEK, 17 September 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare paid a surprise visit to the Sam Nujoma Stadium to familiarise himself with the renovation work. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

‘We don’t have the luxury of time’: Ngurare

WINDHOEK, 18 SEP (NAMPA) – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on the Namibia Football Association (NFA) and the City o...

WINDHHOEK, 20 February 2026 - Muhinatjo Kamutuaa Hanavi of Namibia (in blue) while in action against Marlene Janeiro of Mozambique during the 2025 Hollywoodbets COSAFA Womens Championship match between Mozambique and Namibia at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane. (Photo Contributed) NAMPA

Kakuva names preliminary Brave Gladiators squad ahead of Botswana friendlies

WINDHOEK, 17 SEP (NAMPA) – Brave Gladiators head coach Lucky Kakuva on Wednesday announced his preliminary squad for Namibia...

WINDHOEK, 16 September 2026 - (From left) Fabie Shilongo; Nedbank Namibia Senior Forex Dealer, Brandon Stoffels; and Suene Venter, at the Nedbank for Good Series round 10 at Rossmund Golf Course. (Photo: Contributed)

Nedbank For Good Series coastal leg attracts close to 140 golfers

WINDHOEK, 16 SEP (NAMPA) - A total of 139 golfers participated in three coastal rounds of the 2026 Nedbank For Good Series, he...

Justina Shuumbwa

Okamatapati Soccer League resumes this weekend

GOBABIS, 16 SEP (NAMPA) - Round 14 of the Clemens Rukatero Vihajo Okamatapati Soccer League will commence this weekend at the ...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

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...

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...