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NKURENKURU, 18 December 2025 - Twenty-seven coaches completed the first NFA C-License coaching course in Nkurenkuru from 08-18 December 2025. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Twenty-seven coaches complete first NFA C-License Course at Nkurenkuru

NKURENKURU, 18 DEC (NAMPA) - Twenty-seven coaches completed the first NFA C Licence coaching course in Nkurenkuru from 8 to 18...

OUTJO, 15 December 2025- Vice president of Namibia, Lucia Witbooi officially opened the Dr Libertine Amadhila sports tournament at Outjo Sport Stadium in Outjo, Kunene Region. (Photo: Dalene Kooper) NAMPA

Dr Libertina Amathila tournament kicks off at Outjo

OUTJO, 15 DEC (NAMPA)- The Dr Libertina Amathila sports tournament officially kicked off at Outjo in the Kunene region on Mond...

WINDHOEK, 14 December 2025 – African Stars Football Club assistant coach Agnus Elemu pictured during round 13 of the Namibia Premier Football League at the Independence Stadium when his side played to a goalless draw against FC Ongo's. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

African Stars will get back to its best soon: Elemu

WINDHOEK, 15 DEC (NAMPA) – African Stars Football Club assistant coach Agnus Elemu has attributed the team’s inconsistent ...

WINDHOEK, 14 December 2025 - The University of Namibia (UNAM) Football Club players in while Paulus Amutenya (right), Nestor Iyambo (Centre) and African Stars defencer, Charles Hambira while in action 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

UNAM maintains undefeated record with draw against Stars

WINDHOEK, 14 DEC (NAMPA) - The University of Namibia (UNAM) Football Club on Saturday held defending Premier League champions ...

GOBABIS- Racehorses horses clashing in Rehoboth for Tobie Van Wyk Race Day (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Tobie van Wyk Race Day taking place this weekend

GOBABIS, 11 DEC (NAMPA) - The Tobie Van Wyk Race Day, organised by the Naris Turf Club, is scheduled to take place at the Reho...

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GOBABIS, 08 December 2025 - Otjiwarongo Sports Academy and Okakarara Golden Ladies FC lost their opening encounters at CAF girls U-17 tournament underway in Zimbabwe (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Namibian teams suffer heavy defeats in opening matches at GIFT

GOBABIS, 10 DEC (NAMPA) - Two Namibian teams, Okakarara Golden Ladies FC and Otjiwarongo Sports Academy, suffered heavy defeat...

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WINDHOEK, 05 December 2025 - Namibia’s endurance cyclist Drikus Coetzee in action during the 2025 Nedbank Desert Dash. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Coetzee and Holtrup crowned 2025 Desert Dash winners

SWAKOPMUND, 07 DEC (NAMPA) – Drikus Coetzee and Nina Holtrup were on Saturday crowned champions of the 2025 Nedbank Desert D...

EPUKIRO - Mervin Mbakera, head coach of Southern Stream First Division League outfit Mariental Sport Club. (Photo: Contributed)

Mbakera sets sights on premier league promotion

GOBABIS, 03 DEC (NAMPA) - Mervin Mbakera, head coach of Southern Stream First Division League (SSFDL) outfit Mariental Sport C...

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WINDHOEK, 08 December 2023 – Swiss rider Konny Looser in action on the C28 route between Windhoek and Swakopmund during the 19th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nedbank Desert Dash set for Friday as 21st edition gets underway

WINDHOEK, 03 DEC (NAMPA) - The Nedbank Desert Dash returns this Friday for its 21st edition, with more than 1 000 cyclists exp...

TOKYO, 15 November 2025 - Namibian athletes with hearing impairments parading the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NSC settles NDSF flight tickets from Japan

TOKYO, 27 NOV (NAMPA) – The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC), acting through the Directorate of Sport within the Ministry of E...

TOKYO, 27 November 2025 - President of the Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF), Abner Sheya, while at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground during the the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics in Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Sheya happy with Namibia’s performance at Deaflympics

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 27 NOV (NAMPA) – The president of the Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF), Abner Sheya, said the j...

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2025 - Namibian national women cricket team players celebrating a wicket against Zimbabwe at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek during the ICC T20I ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy qualifiers in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Capricorn Eagles suffer second consecutive defeat in Thailand

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 26 NOV (NAMPA) - The Namibia women’s cricket team endured another difficult outing on Wednesday at ...

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2023 - Gerhard Erasmus (L), the captain of the Namibian cricket team, and Michael van Lingen pictured during Namibia's game against New Jersey at the Wanderers Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia to face defending champions, India, in men’s T20 World Cup

TOKYO, 26 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia has been drawn against host nation and reigning world champions, India, in Group A of the 10th...

Kasongo, Omuhanuua clinch Councillor Pakarae tournament

EPUKIRO, 24 NOV (NAMPA) - Kasongo netball team and Omuhanuua FC won the Councillo Pineal Packy Pakarae Open tournament held at...

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KWALE, 24 November 2025 - Namibian cyclist Roger Suren celebrates winning a bronze medal in the junior men's race at the 2025 African Cycling Confederation (CAC) Road Cycling African Championships in Kwale, Kenya. (Photo: Contributed)

Suren wins bronze at CAC African Champs in Kenya

TOKYO, 23 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibian cyclist, Roger Suren, continued his impressive form this season, securing a bronze medal at t...

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2025 - Namibian national women cricket team players celebrating a wicket against Zimbabwe at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek during the ICC T20I ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy qualifiers in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia defeated by Thailand at Emerging Nations Trophy

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 23 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia suffered their second loss of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women�...

TOKYO, 22 November 2025 – Namibia’s 800-metre sprinter, Nghihupwamunhu Nambala (in blue) while in action during the 800m semi-final heat at the Deaflympic Games in at the Tokyo Metropolitan Komazawa Stadium in Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nambala misses out on 800m final

By Hesron Kapanga Namibia’s 800-metre sprinter, Nghihupwamunhu Nambala, missed out on a place in the final after finishing l...

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2025 - Namibian national women cricket team players celebrating a wicket against Zimbabwe at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek during the ICC T20I ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy qualifiers in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia registers Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy wins

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 22 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s senior women’s cricket team secured their first victory of the inaug...

WINDHOEK, 21 November 2025 - Mighty Gunners and Beauties Ladies FC joint to meet CAF rules (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Gunners acquire Beauties to meet CAF rules

WINDHOEK, 21 NOV (NAMPA) – Mighty Gunners Sports Club announced on Thursday that it has reached an acquisition agreement wit...

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TOKYO, 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter with a hearing impairment Nghihupwamunhu Tomas Nambala while in action at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo, Japan during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nambala through to semi-finals of 800m

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 21 NOV (NAMPA) – Nghihupwamunhu Nambala on Friday became the second Namibian athlete to progress fr...

TOKYO, 18 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter with a hearing impairment Shayla Haihambo pictured at the finished line at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo, Japan during the 100m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Another tough day on the track for Team Namibia at Deaflympics

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 21 NOV (NAMPA) - Day seven of the Deaflympic Games in Tokyo proved difficult for Team Namibia, as the...

WINDHOEK, 02 September 2025 - Namibian national women cricket team captain Sune Wittmann in action against Zimbabwe at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek during the ICC T20I ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy qualifiers in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia suffered opening defeat to Tanzania at Emerging Nations Trophy

TOKYO, 20 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s women’s cricket team lost their opening match of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Tr...

TOKYO, 19 November 2025 - Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Namibia in Japan, Rebecca Iyambo (centre) pictured with Namibia's deaflympians and technical members and coaches, as well as employees of the embassy at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field training ground. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Iyambo calls on Deaflympians to compete with confidence

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 20 NOV (NAMPA) - Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Namibia in Japan, Rebecca Iyambo, has calle...

WINDHOEK, 11 July 2022 – Salute Boxing Academy and its sponsors pose for a picture during the announcement of Namibia’s featherweight boxer and former African Boxing Union champion, Nathaniel “Natty” Kakololo's trip to London, England to challenge British boxer Nick Ball for his World Boxing Council Silver Featherweight title. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Helao Nafidi awaits NNN boxing bonanza

WINDHOEK, 19 NOV (NAMPA) – The highly anticipated festive boxing event organised by Salute Boxing Academy in collaboration w...

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WINDHOEK, 23 January 2016 - Rundu Chiefs Football Club coach John Sikerete pictured at the Sam Nujoma Stadium during his team's clash with UNAM in Round 16 of the 2015/16 Namibia Premier League (NPL) clash. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Young players gained valuable lessons in losses: Sikerete

WINDHOEK, 18 NOV (NAMPA) - The head coach of the Namibian men’s senior football team for the two international friendly matc...

RIETFONTEIN, 04 May 2025 - The best netball player, Vuyolwethu SitholeSithole (L) from the Eswatini Deaf Netball Team receives her trophy from the President of the Namibian Sports Deaf Federation, Abner Sheya (R) on Sunday shortly after the 2025 National Deaf Sports Games which took place at the Rietfontein Sports Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Sheya calls for support as Namibia marks Deaflympics debut

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 18 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF) president, Abner Sheya, has said exposure to in...

TOKYO, 18 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter with a hearing impairment Elifas Nghikevali (left), and Paul Starks of the United States of America while in action at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo, Japan during the 400m semi-finals heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Nghikevali misses out on spot in men's 400m final

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 18 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibian sprinter Elifas Nghikevali missed out on a place in the final of the men�...

TOKYO, 17 November 2025 - Namibian sprinter Sheila Haihambo pictured after crossing the finish line in the 100m sprint at the Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Athletic Field in Tokyo during the 400m heats at the 2025 Deaflympic Games. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Tough start for Namibian athletes at Deaflympic Games

By Hesron Kapanga TOKYO, 17 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s track athletes faced a tough start on Monday during the opening day of...

OSHAKATI, 02 January 2025 - UNAM FC football player (left) and Blue Waters player (right) while in action during the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup at the Oshakati Independence Stadium. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia's top-flight league to run independently next season

WINDHOEK, 16 NOV (NAMPA) - Following extensive appeals from football analysts and key stakeholders for the autonomy of the Nam...

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TOKYO, 15 November 2025 - Namibian athletes with hearing impairments parading the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Judo athletes disqualified, not meeting required weight at Deaflympics Games

TOKYO, 15 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibian athletes scheduled to compete in the judo events at the ongoing Deaflympics were disqualifi...

TOKYO, 15 November 2025 - Namibia's flag bearer parading the national flag during the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Deaflympics 25th edition kicks off in Tokyo

TOKYO, 15 NOV (NAMPA) - The 25th edition of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics officially commenced on Saturday, marking Team Namibia�...

- Golden Mission FC from Otjozondjupa region (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Women's Regional League play-offs taking place this weekend

WINDHOEK, 14 NOV (NAMPA) - The Women’s Regional League promotion play-offs, featuring teams from the central, southern, and ...

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RIETFONTEIN, 04 May 2025 - Kapola Deaf Football team from Zambia player (infront) while in action during the 2025 Namibian Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) National Games, that were held at the National Youth Service Centre in Rietfontein, Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Government reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment through sports: Ballotti

WINDHOEK, 13 NOV (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti has reit...

WINDHOEK, 11 November 2025 - Athletes representing the Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF), officials and members of the Namibia Sports Commission pictured during the team sending-off ceremony to Japan to compete in their maiden Deaflympics. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia’s Deaflympics team still in need of funding

WINDHOEK, 11 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia Deaf Sport Federation (NDSF) president, Abner Shaya, has renewed his appeal for financial...

WINDHOEK, 08 November 2025 - Mwayiwathu Kadammanja (in white) of Brave Hearts from Malawi while in action against Magda Mussol of Sporting Club de Luanda at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule (DHPS) Indoor Court in Windhoek against Sporting Club Luanda during the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) in the Southern Africa region. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Cardoso hails regional women’s basketball league as vital for growth

WINDHOEK, 10 NOV (NAMPA) – Sporting Club de Luanda women’s basketball head coach, Angela Cardoso, said the introduction of...

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2023 - Namibia’s senior national rugby team in action against the Blue Bulls of South Africa at the Windhoek High School sports grounds during their last home game before heading to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia’s World Cup hopes dented after Belgium defeat

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia began their quest to secure the final berth at the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Austra...