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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...

Uakutura Kambaekua

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...

Uakutura Kambaekua

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 ...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

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...

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Mighty Gunners are maintaining their concentration as they aim for the league championship. They have two crucial matches against Chula Chula and KK Palace scheduled for this weekend in Oshakati. (Photo: Contributed)

Gunners’ impressive start to the season continues

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – Otjiwarongo-based Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) outfit Mighty Gunners continued their im...

WINDHOEK, 08 November 2025 - Namibia’s super middleweight, Paulinus Ndjolonimus (in white and blue trunks), while in action against South Africa’s Snamiso Ntuli for the vacant World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa champions during the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy Boxing Bonanza, called “The Redemption Fight” at the Windhoek Country Club Resort. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Heita and Ndjolonimus crowned WBO Africa champions

WINDHOEK, 09 NOV (NAMPA) – Namibia’s featherweight Mateus Heita, and super middleweight boxer Paulinus Ndjolonimus, were o...

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

Sikerete and Ngarizemo to lead Brave Warriors in Comoros friendlies

WINDHOEK, 08 NOV (NAMPA) – Eeshoke Chula Chula head coach, John Sikerete will be assisted by Young African’s Marley Ngariz...

OKAHANDJA, 06 November 2025 - The Peace Corps Namibia on Thursday welcomed 15 new volunteers at a swearing-in ceremony held by the United States Embassy at Okahandja. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

Namibia welcomes 15 new Peace Corps volunteers

OKAHANDJA, 07 NOV (NAMPA) - Peace Corps Namibia on Thursday welcomed 15 new volunteers at a swearing-in ceremony held by the U...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 12 August 2025 – Jo-Ann Manuel, the Director of Sport at the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, pictured during the launch of the 11th edition of the QKR Navachab Half Marathon, at NIDA Building. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Manuel urges sports codes to emulate successful federations

WINDHOEK, 06 NOV (NAMPA) – The Director of Sport in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, J...

The Namibia Cycling Federation has withdrawn a junior cyclist from the national team set to represent the country at the Confederation of African Cycling Road Cycling African Championships in Kenya, following a racially offensive incident.

NCF drops junior rider over blackface incident

WINDHOEK, 06 NOV (NAMPA) – The Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) has withdrawn a junior cyclist from the national team set t...

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 launched

WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) - The 21st edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash was officially launched in WIndhoek on Wednesday, with ...

WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - The memorial service for Namibia’s Founding President, Sam Nujoma, is underway in Windhoek, with hundreds of mourners gathered at the national stadium. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Independence Stadium renovation awaiting final approval

By Hesron Kapanga WINDHOEK, 05 NOV (NAMPA) – The renovation of the Independence Stadium in Windhoek will commence once the f...

WINDHOEK, 26 January 2023 - Melissa Hinz in action during the Individual Time Trial at the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Cycling Championships in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Coetzee and Hinz crowned champions in Nedbank Gravel Burn

WINDHOEK, 03 NOV (NAMPA) - Namibian cyclists Drikus Coetzee and Melissa Hinz were crowned champions of their respective catego...

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

NDSF in need of funding for the Deaflympics

WINDHOEK, 03 NOV (NAMPA) – The Namibia Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) requires N.dollars 800 000 to realise its dream of maki...

WINDHOEK, 26 January 2023 - Melissa Hinz in action during the Individual Time Trial at the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Cycling Championships in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibian riders excelling at Nedbank Gravel Burn

WINDHOEK, 29 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibian cyclists Drikus Coetzee and Melissa Hinz continue to demonstrate their dominance in the ...

RUNDU, 27 October 2025 - The Rundu Circuit football team celebrate their victory in the Sanlam/Allianz Teachers Tournament. (Photo: Contributed)

Rundu circuit winners of Sanlam|Allianz tournament

RUNDU, 27 OCT (NAMPA) – The Sanlam|Allianz Kavango East Teachers’ Tournament wrapped up this past weekend at the Dr Romanu...

RUNDU, 22 October 2025 - Teachers from the two Kavango regions holding hands during the official launch of the Sanlam/Allianz annual teachers tournament at Rundu on Wednesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Kavango regions to host annual Sanlam|Allianz teachers’ tournament

RUNDU, 23 OCT (NAMPA) – The Kavango East and West regions are jointly hosting this year’s Sanlam|Allianz Annual Teachers�...

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

‘We will continue where we ended’: Ngarizemo

EPUKIRO, 23 OCT (NAMPA) – Young African FC manager Maleagi Ngarizemo said the team is ready for the new season despite short...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

The remains of Namibian footballer Steven Kanene Korupanda, who died in the United Kingdom on 18 September 2025, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Kanene’s remains arrive in Namibia

EPUKIRO, 23 OCT (NAMPA) – The remains of Namibian footballer Steven Kanene Korupanda, who died in the United Kingdom (UK) on...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Gladiators go down fighting against Zambia

WINDHOEK, 23 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s senior national women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators, lost their first-leg e...

Land ownership stalls Fifa funds for NFA Technical Centre revamp

GOBABIS, 20 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is in talks with the City of Windhoek (CoW) to secure the l...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

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

Young African to compete in NPFL

GOBABIS, 19 OCT (NAMPA) – Gobabis-based premier league outfit Young African FC announced that it will compete in the Namibia...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

FRANCISTOWN, 05 September 2025 - The Brave Warriors pose for a photo ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Malawi at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana, a match which they lost 3-1. Back row from left are Aprocius Petrus, Charles Hambira, Sergio Damaseb, Edward Maova, Kennedy !Eib and Ivan Kamberipa. Front row from left are Deon Hotto, Ngero Katua, Peter Shalulile, Riaan Hanamub, and Joslin Kamatuka. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

Namibia drops seven places in FIFA rankings

WINDHOEK, 18 OCT (NAMPA) – Namibia’s senior men’s national football team, the Brave Warriors dropped seven places in the...

Kakuva announces Gladiators final squad to face Copper Queens

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) - Head coach of the Namibian women’s football team, the Brave Gladiators, Lucky Kakuva, has announc...

Uakutura Kambaekua

ROSH PINAH, 02 March 2024 - Netball teams seen in action at the ||Kharas governor's cup last year in Rosh pinah. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Amatanga tournament gets funding boost

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – The Amatanga annual tournament has received a significant boost from Forecast Sports Betting to a...

Uakutura Kambaekua

WINDHOEK, 14 October 2025 - Erongo Regional Sports Officer, Bethold Karumendu (L) pictured with Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Chief Sport Officer, Letu Hamhola (R) at a press conference in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

More participants expected at this year's Erongo Powersave Street Mile Race

WINDHOEK, 14 OCT (NAMPA) – Erongo Regional Sports Officer and coordinator of the Erongo Powersave Street Mile Race, Bethold ...