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29 Jun

SKW retains U21 title after penalty shootout

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Staff Writer Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) successfully defended its title at the Bank Windhoek Ramblers Under-21 Football Tournament after beating Swallows in a penalty shootout in Windhoek. The final ended 2-2 in regular time, with both teams reduced to 10 players following red cards. The match was tightly contested and kept fans engaged until the final whistle. After the win, SKW coach Lucky Kakuva thanked the organisers and sponsors for a well-run tournament. “We are honoured to partake in this tournament and cannot wait for the 2026 edition. Thanks to the Bank Windhoek and Ramblers partnership,” he said. Supporters erupted…

29 Jun

Gobabis hosts fierce grand prix chess battle

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Justicia Shipena Fifty-five players recently battled it out in a chess match in Gobabis during the eighth leg of the Bank Windhoek Grand Prix series. The event recently took place at the Omaheke Regional Library with a few titled participants, drawing interest from both experienced and young chess talents. President of the Namibia Chess Federation, Berdian Beukes, said the event gave players a chance to earn Grand Prix points and improve their national rankings. He said the Gobabis Open was a successful leg in the Grand Prix circuit and a positive milestone for the sport in the Omaheke region. "The…

26 Jun

Region 5 Youth Games launch inclusive sports guide

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The organisers of the African Union Sports Council's (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games have released a guide to help stakeholders use respectful and accurate language when communicating with and about athletes with disabilities. The guide, launched this week, is aimed at supporting dignitaries, broadcasters, newsrooms, and other stakeholders in engaging with disability sport using empowering terms. It introduces key terminology related to parasport, Special Olympics, and inclusive youth sport. For the first time, the Region 5 Youth Games will include events for athletes with disabilities and special needs. The 11th edition of the games will take place in…

25 Jun

Welwitschias starting lineup for Italy game named

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia’s national rugby team, the Welwitschias, has named its starting lineup for the international friendly match against Italy on Friday. The match is the final preparation encounter before the Africa Cup in Uganda, which will take place from 8 to 19 July 2025. The tournament will also serve as a qualification event for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. The starting line-up includes Haitembu Shikufa, Louise VD Westhuizen, Aronos Coetzee, Adriaan Ludik, Johan Retief, Prince !Goaseb, Max Katjijeko, Adriaan Booysen, Jacques Theron, Tiaan Swanepoel, Jurgen Meyer, Danco Burger, Alcino Izaacs, Danie Merwe, and Andre Burg. This…

25 Jun

Region 5 Games preparations are on track

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia is ready to host the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, scheduled for 4 July 2025 in Windhoek and Swakopmund. This was confirmed by Ndeulipula Hamutumwa, chairperson of the local organising committee. Speaking on Wednesday, Hamutumwa said Namibia accepted the task on short notice after Mozambique withdrew. He said preparations are going well and the country is on track to deliver a successful event. He said major upgrades have been made to the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium and the University of Namibia (Unam) in Windhoek, as well as the Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund. These…

24 Jun

Capricorn Eagles gear up for 7-match SA clash

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Justicia Shipena Cricket Namibia, in partnership with Cricket South Africa (CSA), has announced a white-ball tour featuring the CSA Emerging Women’s Academy and Namibia’s national women’s team, the Capricorn Eagles. The series will be held from 2 to 12 July in Windhoek, with all matches taking place at the High Performance Oval. The tour includes four T20s and three 50-over games, giving both squads valuable match experience. For the Capricorn Eagles, the series is a key part of their build-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, which Namibia will host at the end of August. Namibia will…

24 Jun

Botha quits as Welwitschias head coach

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia’s national rugby team head coach, Chrysander Botha, has stepped down from this position due to increasing job commitments that require his full attention. Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) president, Petri Theron, confirmed the resignation on Tuesday. He said the union respects Botha’s decision and thanked him for his dedication and contributions to Namibian rugby. “In alignment with its high-performance strategy, NRU has acted swiftly to ensure continuity and effective preparations ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup by appointing Darryl de la Harpe as technical assistant to the national team,” said Theron. “A former Namibian international with a wealth…

24 Jun

UN Plaza gets a fresh look ahead of Region 5 Games

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Renovations are underway at the City of Windhoek’s United Nations (UN) Plaza park in Soweto, Katutura, in preparation for the Region 5 Youth Games. Namibia will host the games for the first time from 4 to 13 July in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Organisers are finalising several venues in both cities, including UN Plaza. The event will bring together around 2,552 athletes and officials from 10 Southern African countries. Competitions will take place across 12 sports codes, including basketball, tennis, volleyball, football, and boxing. On Tuesday morning, a City of Windhoek team led by Sidney Goagoseb, section head for…

23 Jun

NFA insists finances are in order

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) says its audited financial reports are clean and reflect sound governance and ethical leadership. NFA's director for finance, procurement and human resources, Mino Gariseb, made the statement on Monday in response to reports that the football body's finances were not in order. Gariseb said that while public scrutiny is important in strengthening institutions, the NFA wants to correct any misrepresentations and reaffirm its commitment to financial integrity and transparency. He said sponsors and partners can remain confident in the NFA’s operations, which meet regulatory standards and promote long-term value as a responsible football…

23 Jun

U20 girls ready for tough COSAFA battle

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The under-20 women’s national team is aiming to take full advantage of playing at home during this year’s COSAFA U20 Championship. The tournament will be held in Windhoek from 4 to 13 July 2025, as part of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games. Namibia missed out on last year’s edition in November but returns with renewed focus. They are placed in Group A alongside Mozambique, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Assistant coach Errol Damaseb said the group phase will be challenging, but the team is determined to advance. “The group stage will not be easy, but…