Sport

Fredericks back in Brave Warriors squad for World Cup Qualifiers

https://youtu.be/VGILoiWRUuU By: Terence Mukasa Dynamo Fredericks has made a successful return to football after nearly two years on the sidelines due to a long-term knee injury. The Jwaneng midfielder has been named in Collin Benjamin’s 24-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Malawi on Thursday. Fredericks, who was once a key figure in the Brave Warriors midfield, expressed his excitement about returning to international football. Speaking […]

March 19, 2025 12 2

Namibia

First Corporate Breakfast of the Year at FNB Namibia Cricket Ground

Cricket Namibia successfully hosted its first Corporate Breakfast of the year at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, bringing together valued sponsors, partners, and stakeholders. This event serves as a platform for fostering business connections, exploring collaboration opportunities, and strengthening relationships within the cricket and our corporate community. This year’s gathering was particularly special as it was hosted at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground—soon to be the official home of cricket […]

February 21, 2025 28

Namibia

Footy Namibia urges local footballers to invest in CV developmen

https://youtu.be/bkoyJOinww0 By: Terence Mukasa A local social media sports page, Footy Namibia, has urged local players to invest their time developing their career Curriculum Vitae, including player videos for agencies to scout them. Footy Namibia founder Silas Jacobs says the agencies often approach him to enquire about certain players. Watch on onefrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

January 31, 2025 37 29 2

Sport

Coetzee back to winning ways… as Greef claims first win of the season

Drikus Coetzee and Anri Greef took top honors last Sunday, as they delivered solid performances to claim victory in the elite men’s and women’s Nedbank Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP) race series 3 at Döbra Loops in Windhoek. In the men’s competition, Coetzee claimed first place after clocking two hours 19 minutes and 55 seconds (02:19:55), with Roger Suren following in second with a time of 02:21:35 and Marco Thiel in […]

January 29, 2025 9

Namibia

Woody Jacobs resigns as Tigers FC head coach after six games

Following his resignation from Matebele FC in Botswana last year, Woody Jacobs took on the role of Head Coach for Tigers FC. However, after just six games at the helm, Jacobs has announced his resignation, citing underperformance as the primary reason. In an interview with Future Media News, Jacobs confirmed his decision and reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure. "I submitted my resignation, and although I didn't receive […]

January 15, 2025 26

Sport

Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo dies aged 58

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58. According to the NBA, he was surrounded by his family when he died Monday. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mutombo came to Washington’s Georgetown University initially on an academic scholarship in 1987, CNN reports, and rose to fame when […]

October 1, 2024 55

Africa

Nedbank Citi Dash attracts 2 000 runners in fourth edition

On Sunday, 8 September, Nedbank Namibia hosted the fourth edition of its highly anticipated running event, the Nedbank Citi Dash. The Nedbank Citi Dash saw over 2,000 participants take part in different road running categories which included a 10 km elite race, a 10km fun race and a 5km fun race. The event, which has become a staple in the community’s fitness and lifestyle calendar, brought together running enthusiasts, […]

September 9, 2024 25

Africa

Ugandan athlete Cheptegei killed in domestic violence incident

A Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her partner. Cheptegei was part of Uganda's Paris 2024 Olympics athletics team. Leon Ssenyange reports. The 33-year-old Ugandan athlete, who placed 44th behind Dutch winner Sifan Hassan on 11 August, had been in critical condition at a hospital in neighboring Kenya. Uganda Olympic Committee President Donald Rukare confirmed the marathoner's death […]

September 5, 2024 69

Namibia

Paralympics get underway in Paris with opening ceremony

The 2024 Paralympics get underway on Wednesday in Paris with the opening ceremony. There will be 549 gold medals across 22 sports awarded over the next 12 days in the French capital - with the same iconic Olympic venues being used for Paralympic events. Athletes from Namibia, including Ananias Shikongo, Johannes Nambala, Lahja Ishitile, Chris Kinda, and Petrus Karuli, will compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from August […]

August 28, 2024 57