Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp, her deputy, Dino Ballotti, and fellow parliamentarians recently hit a gym in Windhoek, aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle. In a statement, the ministry said Steenkamp was accompanied by…

Veteran golfer Joe Nawanga says the potential demonstrated by junior golfer Samuel ‘Sam’ Nel during the recent Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, has shown that Namibia can produce world-class golfers. In an exclusive interview with Desert FM recently, Nawanga…

NAMIBIA National Olympic Committee (NNOC) president Ndeulipulwa Hamutumwa says both the local committee and Namibian Commonwealth Sport have seen a year characterised by extensive athlete participation. He says there has been a significant increase in governance activity, international representation, and…

NAMIBIA Sports Commission chief Freddy Mwiya says the 2025 sporting calendar delivered notable successes, key events and some governance challenges as the sector gears up for major competitions ahead. Responding to questions by The Namibian Sport, Mwiya says: “The year…

TOP-flight boxing action is anticipated at the first-ever Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) Boxing Bonanza at the Helao Nafidi Expo Hall on Saturday. The event will feature Fillemon Nghutenanye against Philippine-born Ramel Macardo Jr in the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global…

NAMIBIA National Olympic Committee (NNOC) president Ndeulipulwa Hamutumwa has applauded the government for its proactive approach in supporting the young athletes currently in Luanda, Angola, for the Africa Youth Games. The youth games, which kicked off on 10 December and…

Budding young Namibian footballer Forester Kuzatjike (14), who is based in Birmingham in the United Kingdom (UK), has been signed with English Premiership Manchester City Academy. His father, Fourman Kuzatjike, confirmed this to The Namibian on Tuesday. “I am excited…

Defending champions African Stars are struggling to retain their top spot in the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) against fierce competition from several clubs. The league is being played under the Namibia Football Association (NFA) model. African Stars FC has…

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is urgently addressing stadium safety concerns for spectators, players, and officials following recent pitch-side altercations. NFA spokesperson Isack Hamata says safety is of great concern to the association. Hamata this week told Desert FM this…

The 2025 edition of the popular Nedbank Desert Dash, which takes place in the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, has seen an influx of foreign cyclists in the event, says Nedbank Namibia spokesperson Gernot de Klerk. De Klerk recently told…

Apart from being Rundu Chiefs FC technical director, Rusten Mogane is also in charge of formulating a stable youth academy for the Kavango East region outfit. Mogane was at the helm of Rundu Chiefs FC as technical director during the…

Africa Netball acting president Rebecca Goagoses has raised concerns over African states’ poor turnout at the ongoing Africa Netball Cup in Lilongwe, Malawi. The 2025 edition of the Africa Netball Cup is being contested by nine countries only. Speaking during…