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Name : Joviita Ndeenda-Elago KandjumbwaDate of Birth : 10 March 1995Place of Birth : Etilyasa, Ongandjera, Omusati RegionPosition : Sports Broadcaster Who is Joviita Kandjumbwa, and how did you end up being involved in sports?Joviita Kandjumbwa is a regular village girl from Etilyasa in the omusati region, I am a lawyer by profession a side of my life that never really makes it into the spotlight as I love the focus to be on my broadcasting side which I can honestly say its my true love.In addition to being a lawyer I am a sports broadcaster, currently working at the…

Windhoek, Namibia - Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, have kicked off their preparations for the upcoming AFCON 2024 in earnest. A preliminary squad of 34 players has been called up for a rigorous 3-day assessment training camp, which commenced on Monday, December 18, 2023. The coaching staff, led by head coach Collin Benjamin, will meticulously evaluate the players' performance, fitness, and teamwork during the camp. The squad will later be trimmed down to a final roster of 27 players before the team embarks on their journey to the official AFCON 2024 training camp. Namibia finds itself in Group E alongside formidable…

Windhoek, Namibia — the stage is set for Namibia's national futsal team as they gear up to participate in the 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw, expected to take place in the last week of December 2023, will determine the opponents Namibia will face in their quest for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that Namibia will be drawn against formidable opponents, namely Zambia, Mozambique, and Tanzania in the qualifiers. The 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations marks the eighth edition of the quadrennial championship organized by CAF for…

Lilongwe, Malawi - Minister of Youth, Sport, and National Service, Hon. Agnes Tjongarero, has assumed the esteemed position of Chairperson of the AUSC Region 5 Council of Ministers. This noteworthy appointment was made on December 15, 2023, during the ordinary session of the Region 5 Council of Ministers meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi. Hon. Tjongarero takes the helm from Hon. Uchizi Mkandawire of Malawi, as stipulated by the rotational policy outlined in Article 30.6 of the Region 5 Constitution. The meeting, was attended by five Ministers and four Deputy Ministers from the ten Region 5 member countries. As the newly appointed…

Windhoek, Namibia —Mr. Joel Matheus has emerged as a trailblazer in high-performance training and sport governance. His illustrious journey spans various prestigious roles in both local and international sports bodies, culminating in a groundbreaking appointment as one of the Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) Coaches instructors. Mr. Matheus, born and raised in Windhoek, Namibia, has become a symbol of dedication and passion for sports development. His commitment to fostering the growth of sports in Namibia and beyond has garnered him recognition and respect on the global stage. FIVB Appointment: A Landmark Achievement Recently appointed as an FIVB Coaches instructor, Mr.…

Harare, Zimbabwe - Hosts Zimbabwe secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Namibia, claiming the bronze medal. The Girls' third-place play-off saw Mozambique comfortably defeating Namibia 4-0. South Africa emerged victorious in both the Boys’ and Girls’ categories for the second consecutive year. South Africa's predominantly Ubuntu Football Academy School team faced off against Malawi. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Rhys Ferguson's crucial goal taking the game to penalties. South Africa claimed gold with a flawless penalty shootout, securing a 3-0 victory. Simama Inganathi from South Africa was awarded the Boys' Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Sabrie…