Morgan Kashihakumwa, a 32-year-old entrepreneur born in Oranjemund and raised in northern Namibia, has become a beacon of hope for many. Since launching her business in 2019, she has dedicated herself to supporting her family, and empowering others through her entrepreneurial spirit. She specialises in selling goat heads – affectionately known as ‘smileys’ – as well...
Today marks an electrifying day for futsal fans in Windhoek, as the Futsal Namibia Premier League officially kicks off at DTS indoor court in Olympia. Since its inception in 2020, with a humble roster of just 30 to 40 players, the league has rapidly evolved, fuelled by an exciting N$450 000 sponsorship from the Namibia...
At just 19, Sithembile Monga had a passion for cycling that is as strong as her spirit. Her journey started through the Physically Active Youth (PAY) programme, where she now volunteers. She declared with a grin that she wants to “cycle until the end of time”. Let us dive into her world with some fun questions and...
The MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is set to reach its thrilling conclusion this weekend. Eliana Seibes, the league coordinator, anticipates some unpredictable twists in the final round of matches. The climactic finale will take place at the Paresis Netball Courts in Otjiwarongo, kicking off on Saturday and running through to Sunday. As it stands,...
A source close to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) revealed that the football house is working diligently to get everything in order before the league’s kickoff. This follows after the top-flight league’s main sponsor, Debmarine Namibia, issued a series of ultimatums earlier this month. They made it clear that the release of sponsorship funds would be...
Namibian track and field star Christine Mboma’s coach, Henk Botha, expressed the challenges in organising races for the 2022 Olympic silver medallist, citing the lack of an agent as a major obstacle. Botha has been performing multiple roles in Mboma’s career – acting as her coach, manager, agent, and marketer. However, he revealed that the...
Although the adage says “not all that glitters is gold” let no one tell you otherwise. Lahja Ishitile glitters and is a Namibian golden treasure. Two medals are what Paralympian has earned at the recent Paralympic Games in France. Ishitile’s journey Wilka Ishitile is not surprised by her twin flame’s achievements, but her voice trembles...
Namibian Paralympic athlete Lahja Ishitile, along with her guide Sydney Kamuaruuma, set a new African record in the 200metre (m) T11 with a remarkable time of 24.82 seconds at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games yesterday. Their exceptional performance secured them a spot in the final, which is scheduled for Saturday at 19h23. In another notable...
The Young Warriors of Namibia, who only attended trials and training for a week in July, have been drawn to play in the U/20 Cosafa Games in Maputo, Mozambique. The tournament, which runs from 26 September to 5 October, sees Namibia’s junior football side, which mostly consisted of players who played at this year’s Newspaper...
The Brave Warriors of Namibia yesterday morning received news that they will face Cameroon’s U/20 national team in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier match in Daonde. Later in the day, the decision was reversed, with the junior team taken off a flight and replaced with the seniors. The latter initially refused to comply...