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Oshikoto closes unregistered Ebenezer Royal Primary School
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has officially closed Ebenezer Royal Primary School in Omuthiya after the private school was found to be operating without registration. The closure comes amid allegations of sexual abuse involving hostel learners, with the Oshikoto education directorate now placing learners at other schools. The ... The post Oshikoto closes unregistered Ebenezer Royal Primary School appeared first on Informanté .
Coach Paulus stuck in bed … appeals for help, wheelchair batteries dead
Local football coach and community sports figure Simson Tuhafeni Paulus has appealed for financial assistance after the batteries powering his wheelchair completely stopped working. This leaves him stuck in bed and unable to carry out his daily activities. Paulus, who is a former coach of the Unam Bokkies FC and currently serves as a coach... The post Coach Paulus stuck in bed … appeals for help, wheelchair batteries dead appeared first on New Era .
Spar Challenge crucial for Desert Jewels
The Debmarine Desert Jewels are using the ongoing Spar Challenge in Cape Town as a crucial preparation platform ahead of the Africa Netball Cup, which is a Netball World Cup qualifier. The Namibian side is benefiting from a series of competitive matches against strong opposition. Senior player Grace Matyayi said the tournament is giving the... The post Spar Challenge crucial for Desert Jewels appeared first on New Era .
Omusati Horse Racing event geared up to go
The 17th Annual Omusati Horse Racing Competition will take place on 15 August at the Kuku Helvi Mpingana Kondombolo Horse Racing Sport Field and Recreation Centre in Onamatanga village, Ruacana constituency. Organisers said preparations for the popular sporting event are at an advanced stage. Chairperson of the Omusati Annual Horse Racing Preparation Committee, Johannes Shaanika,... The post Omusati Horse Racing event geared up to go appeared first on New Era .
Namibia, Kenya set for Barthes Trophy showdown
Defending champions Namibia will face Kenya in the final of the 2026 Rugby Africa U/20 Barthes Trophy tomorrow. Both sides will be chasing a record fourth continental title and qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy. Namibia booked their place in the final after edging Tunisia 11-6 in a tightly contested Performance Division semi-final in... The post Namibia, Kenya set for Barthes Trophy showdown appeared first on New Era .
Namibia to host first-ever T20 tri-series
Cricket Namibia on Friday announced the inaugural FNB T20 Tri-Series and an ODI series featuring Namibia’s FNB Eagles, South Africa’s Proteas and Zimbabwe’s Chevrons. The tri-series will get underway on 28 August, with each team set to face the other twice. Following the completion of the tri-series, the FNB Eagles and Proteas will contest an... The post Namibia to host first-ever T20 tri-series appeared first on New Era .
Wanderers win marred by racial incident
FNB Unam’s chances of reaching the semifinals of the Rugby Premier League suffered a big blow when they lost 48-24 to FNB Wanderers on Saturday in a match that was soured by a racial incident. A spectator was asked to leave Wanderers’ premises after racially abusing a linesman Dan Sule, who later condemned the incident […] The post Wanderers win marred by racial incident appeared first on The Namibian .
Masilingi quits running over hormone medication rules
One of Namibia’s most accomplished young sprinters and an Olympic finalist, Beatrice Masilingi, has effectively stepped away from competitive athletics after deciding to stop takin...
Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach
Pitso Mosimane is set to succeed Belgian Hugo Bross as coach of South Africa, the national football association announced on Saturday. A statement said the national executive committee had approved Mosimane for the post, but salary negotiations were not concluded. “The executive has approved the appointment of coach Pitso, but we need to tie up […] The post Mosimane set to succeed Broos as South Africa coach appeared first on The Namibian .