Former NFA boss reflects on Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup Former Namibia Football Association (NFA) administrator Barry Rukoro says the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup has birthed a golden generation of national football talent. …
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… Kandorozu added that this will also encourage members to work harder for the party at the district level, up to the top structure.Approached for comment, Barry Rukoro, a staunch Nudo member who was at the centre stage of the party controversies in the previous Presidential and Na …
Kandorozu calls for unity in warring Nudo… The order for the eviction of Henrey Rukoro and Uahepena Katjivivi, which the government applied for, was issued by judge Lotta Ambunda in the Windhoek High Court last week. …
Govt gets Kerina farm eviction order… Mawango says there is too much “blame-shifting” and that the public has no idea who is responsible, adding: “The delay in the upgrade demonstrates the government’s lack of commitment.” Former Namibia Football Association secretary general Barry Rukoro says, despite southern Afric …
Nam, SA Afcon talks still a pipedream, experts say- October 2024
A faction of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) led by Barry Rukoro has joined the South West Africa National Union (Swanu) in a five-year partnership. …
Swanu welcomes Nudo members, bolsters parliamentary presencePolitical analyst Ben Mulongeni has described the five-year partnership between the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) and the South West Africa National Union (Swanu) as comedic.On Wednesday, a Nudo faction led by Barry Rukoro joined Swanu to allow Nudo members to go …
Swanu, Nudo partnership a comedy, says analystFormer Namibia Football Association secretary general Barry Rukoro has attracted controversy. …
Rukoro attracts controversy, in bed with both Nudo, SwanuThe South West Africa National Union (Swanu) is due to announce on Wednesday that Barry Rukoro will feature on the party’s parliamentary list.This was revealed by Swanu secretary general Wendy Christian on Tuesday.“Swanu has urgent announcements to make in light of the upcoming e …
Rukoro to feature on Swanu’s parliamentary list… FACTIONS Nudo’s splinter faction, led by Barry Rukoro, says it does not recognise the 10 confirmed leaders elected democratically at the electoral college. …
Nudo still undecided on presidential candidate one month before election- October 2023
… But some warlords, no less than former Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general Barry Rukoro, apparently want to p*ss on the euphoria and take Namibian football back to the dark ages, when no club matches took place, if not further – to the colonial times of race/trib …
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Nedbank Newspaper Cup developed Namibia's golden generation
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Former NFA administrator Barry Rukoro credits the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, with identifying and nurturing talent that led to Namibia's 2015 Cosafa Cup win and subsequent international tournament qualifications. The partnership also transformed the NFA's commercial fortunes and spurred national football infrastructure development.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 2 April
Nedbank Newspaper Cup developed Namibia's golden generation
Former NFA administrator Barry Rukoro credits the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, launched in 2001, with identifying and nurturing talent that led to Namibia's 2015 Cosafa Cup win and subsequent international tournament qualifications. The partnership also transformed the NFA's commercial fortunes and spurred national football infrastructure development.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 28 January
Nudo parliamentarian urges party unity amid internal divisions
Nudo parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called on party members to end infighting and groupings, saying the divisions have cost the party parliamentary seats and the Okakarara constituency in November's regional elections. He urged adherence to party structure and succession plans to prevent further losses and encourage members to work towards party goals.
28 January 2026 · New Era →
Monday 26 January
Court orders eviction from Kerina resettlement farm
A Windhoek High Court judge has issued an eviction order against two people occupying a resettlement farm that was allocated to independence hero Mburumba Kerina, after the government claimed their occupation was unlawful and notices to vacate issued in 2023 went unheeded. The occupants disputed the claim, arguing succession under Kerina's will entitled them to remain, but the government cited statutory requirements for estate administration and lease assignment that they had not followed.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Namibia denies discussions with SA on hosting 2028 Afcon
South Africa's sport minister announced plans for Namibia and Botswana to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, but Namibia's sport minister says the country has not been approached with the proposal. Football experts warn that Namibia's stadium infrastructure is insufficient and cannot be upgraded in the required timeframe, citing delays with the Independence Stadium upgrade and lessons from the failed 2027 bid.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →