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Mallex Shipanga Namibian Traders, a cycling and running apparel store, will host a charity walk, run, and cycle event on 1 February in Windhoek to raise awareness for congenital heart disease and support children affected by the condition. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting life-saving surgeries performed locally at the Windhoek State Hospital’s cardiac unit. Founder Hetty Nelumbu explained that the monthly charity races, started in February last year, benefit the Namibian National Children's Heart Trust. “This organisation has been instrumental in transforming the lives of children born with congenital heart conditions by providing life-saving surgeries. In the…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Michael Tune and his son Michael Tune Junior won the Nedbank Desert Classic golf tournament, which took place at the Rössmund Golf Course in Swakopmund in December 2024. Nedbank Namibia Communications and Public Relations Manager Selma Kaulinge informed Windhoek Observer on Wednesday that the duo scored 46 points in round one, before scoring 48 points in round two the following day to emerge as overall winners with 94 points at the end of the tournament. She said Tune senior and Tune junior beat another father-and-son team of Fritz Coetzee Jr. and Fritz Coetzee Snr. They came second after…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that all 16 rounds of fixtures for the MTC Maris Cup competition will take place at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium in Windhoek. The NFA released the fixtures this week, indicating that the games will take place from 25 to 26 January. Newly promoted King Kauluma Palace Football Club will take on the Debmarine Premier League log leader, Khomas Nampol. They will be followed by Gobabis-based Young African, who will face Karasburg-based Young Brazilian. The third game of the day will be Okahandja United Football Club versus Blue Waters from Walvis…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has allocated N$4.9 million to support both the men's and women's teams that will be competing at the 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia. Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema announced the monetary support for the teams on Monday at the ministry’s premises during a special send-off for the teams. She said this is part of the ministry’s mandate to support the growth of sports in the country and motivate players and team officials to perform better on the international stage. “This is noteworthy…

Mathew Haikali 2025 is here. It is about time that we stop playing hide and seek with a sector that can create an enormous job opportunity for both young and old. I have been contemplating how come it is taking this country such a long time to recognise the potential that sports has in reducing both the unemployment statistic and also creating skilled individuals who do not have to rely on getting a job but are able to use their bodies and the TVET skills on offer to take this country to another level. As I write this, a lot…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has called 51 under-17 girls for trials in preparation for the 9th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025. The tournament will be held for the first time on the African continent in Morocco from 17 October to 8 November. NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata confirmed that training for the team starts on Monday as Namibia is set to face Uganda on 16 and 19 January. The players called to report for training include goalkeepers Useovi Mbaha and Julia Shambara, all from the Khomas region, and Ningira Kavezeri, from the Omaheke region.…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Mekenificent Business Hub, in collaboration with the Swakopmund Municipality and other partners, is organising the Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Marathon to raise awareness about ocean safety and prevent drowning incidents. The event’s second edition will take place in Swakopmund on December 21, under the theme “A Safer Coast.” The inaugural marathon was held in Windhoek in 2023. Mekenificent Business Hub founder, Meke Namindo on Thursday said the event is a festive fun run or walk to raise awareness of keeping the ocean safe and preventing drowning, which can increase during the holiday season. “We are committed to…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Prominent lawyer, Sisa Namandje, through his law firm Sisa Namandje & Co., has invested N$300 000 to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for the development of third-division football leagues nationwide. The sponsorship agreement was signed and handed over to the NFA on Thursday at the Sisa Namandje & Co. head office in Windhoek. The N$300,000 sponsorship will be distributed over three years, with N$100,000 allocated for each year. The first instalment will be disbursed in January 2025. NFA President Robert Shimooshili expressed gratitude for the contribution, highlighting its importance in nurturing football at the grassroots level. “The third…

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Football Club Ongos and former head coach Mervin Mbakera have parted ways following the club's poor performance, which saw them end at the bottom of the log in the Debmarine Premiership under Mbakera’s reign. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the club confirmed the departure of Mbakera, stating that the mutually agreed upon contract termination is effective from 17 December 2024. “FC Ongos would like to announce that the club and coach Mbakera have mutually agreed to terminate the agreement effective 17 December 2024. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to coach Mervin Mbakera for his…