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‘Silent killer’ Kamberipa nets top coaching job
Former Desert Jewels attacking player Vijanda Kamberipa has brought her decorated playing career full circle by taking over as head coach of the national under-19 netball team. The retired player, who starred for Unam and the Desert Jewels during her heyday, was born at Aminuis and raised at Omitiomire in the Omaheke region. Her school […] The post ‘Silent killer’ Kamberipa nets top coaching job appeared first on The Namibian .
Welwitschias start new era against Zambia
The Namibian Welwitschias embark on a new chapter when they take on Zambia in an international rugby friendly at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium on Sunday. It will be Namibia’s first international match of the year and also their first since they missed out on qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup at last year’s […] The post Welwitschias start new era against Zambia appeared first on The Namibian .
NFA Cup to get new owner
The NFA Cup will get a new owner when Unam and KK Palace battle it out for the trophy at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Neither team has won the trophy before, although Unam reached the 2018 final that they lost to African Stars, while it is the first time that KK Palace are in […] The post NFA Cup to get new owner appeared first on The Namibian .
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I decider. Real Madrid star Mbappe and Manchester City striker Haaland have started the tournament in blistering form, neck-and-neck on four goals apiece in the race […] The post Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider appeared first on The Namibian .
US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last gasp strike
A heavily changed United States lost 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday in an action-packed dead-rubber clash that coach Mauricio Pochettino vowed would not derail the World Cup co-hosts’ considerable momentum. Already crowned Group D winners, the US had arrived in Los Angeles seeking to extend a perfect start with a third win, but with more […] The post US lose 3-2 to Turkey after last gasp strike appeared first on The Namibian .
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners
The Netherlands beat hapless Tunisia 3-1 on Thursday to top World Cup Group F and avoid a last-32 clash with Brazil, setting up a meeting with Morocco instead. Ronald Koeman’s men flew into a two-goal lead in soggy Kansas City thanks to some shoddy defending from the North African side. Ellyes Skhiri sliced Denzel Dumfries’ […] The post Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners appeared first on The Namibian .
Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw
Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the break before Anthony Elanga […] The post Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw appeared first on The Namibian .
Tales of the Legends – ‘Legs of Thunder’ muted … RIP – Siegfried Hage ‘Khulu’ Geingob
He came, saw and bossed local football pitches with thunderous, breathtaking goals. The brother went by the Christian name of Siegfried Hage Geingob, commonly known as ‘Khulu’ or ‘Legs of Thunder’. Your typical old-fashioned centre forward, the highly competitive, strongly built attacker made it his soul beat to mesmerise and terrorise robust defenders with... The post Tales of the Legends – ‘Legs of Thunder’ muted … RIP – Siegfried Hage ‘Khulu’ Geingob appeared first on New Era .
Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated
Ecuador squeezed into the last 32 of the World Cup with an upset 2-1 victory over Germany on Thursday as Ivory Coast ended Curacao’s fairytale campaign to seal their passage to the knockout rounds. A nailbiting Group E game between Ecuador and group winners Germany at the MetLife Stadium was settled 13 minutes from time, […] The post Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia rowing team makes historic debut at coastal rowing championship
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S national rowing team has departed for South Africa to compete in the Coastal Rowing Sprints Championship for the first time, marking a historic milestone for the sport in the country and opening a pathway towards future Olympic qualification. The championship will take place in Cape Town from 27 to 28 June 2026, ... The post Namibia rowing team makes historic debut at coastal rowing championship appeared first on Informanté .
Education ministry warns against fake universities
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has urged the public to report higher education institutions operating without registration or accreditation. “The ministry encourages the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspected unregistered or unaccredited higher education institutions for immediate investigation,” says education executive director Erastus Haitengela. Haitengela notes that […] The post Education ministry warns against fake universities appeare
ChangeMakers, cricket players, volunteers come together to uplift Namibia Children’s Home
More than 30 Capricorn Group ChangeMakers and 19 members of the national cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, joined NeoPaints, Central Knights Security and Imago Dei for a community outreach at Namibia Children’s Home. Ahead of the outreach, Capricorn Group employees donated warm clothing, socks, beanies and small blankets, which were handed over to the Home, […]
Namibian athletes to fly flag high at Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
Three Namibian runners will carry the nation’s hopes and ambitions when they line up against some of Africa’s finest athletes at the prestigious Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon in Gqeberha, South Africa this weekend. Defending women’s champion Lavinia Haitope, along with Simon Mathias and Elton Hiskia, winners of their respective categories at the 2025 QKR Navachab […] The post Namibian athletes to fly flag high at Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon appeared first on The Namibian .
OBSERVER COASTAL | 2025 Navachab Half Marathon winners officially sent off ahead of Nelson Mandela Bay Championships
On 23 June 2026, QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine, in collaboration with the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture (MEIYSAC), held a media conference at the MEIYSAC head office in Windhoek to officially send off the winners of the 2025 Navachab Half Marathon, who will represent Namibia at the Nelson Mandela Bay […]
Gunners, Nampol battle it out for women’s NFA Cup
Mighty Gunners and Khomas Nampol will battle it out for the trophy when they meet in the NFA Cup women’s final at Windhoek Independence Stadium on Saturday. Both teams comfortably won their semi-final matches last weekend, with Gunners beating Windhoek City 4-0, while Khomas Nampol beat Julinho Athletic 2-0. Gunners should start the final as […] The post Gunners, Nampol battle it out for women’s NFA Cup appeared first on The Namibian .
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. Bafana Bafana, playing in a World Cup for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, were widely written off after their 2-0 […] The post South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history appeared first on The Namibian .
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum
Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a World Cup thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil. Haiti bowed out with their first World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor’s stunning strike twice […] The post Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to maintain World Cup momentum appeared first on The Namibian .
Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to […] The post Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32 appeared first on The Namibian .
Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time after beating 2022 hosts Qatar 3-1 in their final Group B match on Wednesday. Bosnia move onto four points and are in a strong position to be one of the best eight third-placed teams to progress to […] The post Bosnia in strong position to reach last 32, Qatar out of World Cup appeared first on The Namibian .
Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds. With the top two teams in the pool meeting in Vancouver, both knew that a victory would ensure first place […] The post Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress appeared first on The Namibian .
Epupa, Otjinene clinch Winter Cup trophies
The Epupa All Stars football team and Otjinene netball team won the inaugural Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation Winter Cup staged at Bobby Sissing Stadium in Windhoek on Sunday. The competition attracted 11 football teams and 10 netball teams competing in the tournament worth N$35 000. In the final, Epupa from the Kunene region defeated […] The post Epupa, Otjinene clinch Winter Cup trophies appeared first on The Namibian .
Welwitschia Invitational XV to face Zambia in rugby clash on Sunday
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced Tuesday that it will host an international match against Zambia on Sunday in Windhoek. The country’s rugby governing body said the match follows constructive discussions between the two rugby unions, which agreed to proceed with the fixture on the revised date, ensuring that rugby supporters still have the opportunity […]
Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shines
At 19, Maria Kanyanga from Mukekete village in the Tondoro constituency of the Kavango West region is already a double southern African champion, but says she is only at the beginning of her athletics journey. Kanyanga, a pupil at Kandjimi Murangi Senior Secondary School, recently represented Namibia at the Southern African Countries Athletics Championships in […] The post Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shines appeared first on The Namibian .
Rooi, Angula excel in Europe
Namibia’s para-athletes Jerome Rooi and Mateus Angula both gave impressive performances at the World Triathlon Para Cup in Besancon, France, over the weekend. Rooi led the way with a bronze medal in the para-triathlon standing category, while Angula finished seventh in the men’s para-triathlon wheelchair category. Jules Ribstein of France dominated the para-triathlon standing race […] The post Rooi, Angula excel in Europe appeared first on The Namibian .
Real Madrid football clinic kicks off at Omuthiya
The Oshikoto leg of the Real Madrid Foundation Football Clinic was officially launched at Omuthiya on Monday, bringing together young footballers, coaches, educators and community stakeholders in a celebration of youth development through sport. The five-day clinic, running from Monday to Friday, aims to equip young participants with football skills while instilling important values such […] The post Real Madrid football clinic kicks off at Omuthiya appeared first on The Namibian .
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in Guadalajara, courtesy of a 76th-minute goal from Daniel Munoz, took them top of Group K with six points — two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal with one […] The post Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts appeared first on The Namibian .
Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday. Croatia, who made it to the last four of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, were looking to bounce back after a 4-2 defeat to England in their opening Group […] The post Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia appeared first on The Namibian .
Real Madrid foundation football clinic kicks off in Omuthiya
The Oshikoto leg of the Real Madrid Foundation Football Clinic was officially launched in Omuthiya on Monday, bringing together young footballers, coaches, educators and community stakeholders in a celebration of youth development through sport. The five-day clinic, running from 22 to 26 June, aims to equip young participants with football skills while instilling important values... The post Real Madrid foundation football clinic kicks off in Omuthiya appeared first on New Era .
OtjaKapuuo sponsors primary schools
Zebaldt Ngaruka In their efforts to contribute to sport development in the rural schools, the OtjaKapuuo Peer Group donated soccer balls, training equipment and printing papers to three primary schools in Omaheke’s Epukiro constituency over the weekend. OtjaKapuuo Peer Group consists of men circumcised in 1978 to 1980 and the name derived from the late... The post OtjaKapuuo sponsors primary schools appeared first on New Era .
Omaruru sports hub secures power grid access in latest electricity drive
Regional youth development and grassroots received a significant infrastructure boost following the successful grid electrification of the Omaruru OlympAfrica Centre. The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) on Tuesday confirmed that the installation of power grid infrastructure is complete, marking a major milestone which will serve the Omaruru community, particularly young people who rely on the […]
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header for England that hit the […] The post England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw appeared first on The Namibian .
‘I’m back’: Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after “a dark week” as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The big win in Houston put Portugal on the brink of the knockout rounds and was a resounding response to […] The post ‘I’m back’: Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup as Portugal run riot appeared first on The Namibian .