Namibia's national netball team that qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup semi-finals after winning the Africa Cup in Nairobi.
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The Namibian
Desert Jewels notched up their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi to qualify for the semi-finals.
“Namibia's dream of qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup came a step closer yesterday when the Desert Jewels notched up their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi to qualify for the semi-finals.”
World Cup dream one step closerThe Namibian
Desert Jewels beat Tanzania 62-36.
“They pulled further away after the break, going 44-26 ahead by the third quarter before completing a comprehensive 62-36 win at the end of the fourth quarter.”
World Cup dream one step closerThe Namibian
Desert Jewels left for the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi with hopes of qualifying for the Netball World Cup
“Namibia's national netball team, the Desert Jewels left for the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi yesterday with high hopes of qualifying for the Netball World Cup for the first time in 35 years.”
Desert Jewels aim to come full circleThe Namibian
Desert Jewels was a team that Kamberipa starred for during her playing career
“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.”
‘Silent killer’ Kamberipa nets top coaching jobThe Namibian
The Desert Jewels won the inaugural United Arab Emirates Netball Cup in Dubai
“The Desert Jewels won the inaugural United Arab Emirates Netball Cup in Dubai last year.”
Netball star Kaspar swaps court for cradleThe Namibian
The Desert Jewels won the bronze medal at the 2024 Pacific Netball Series in Brisbane, Australia
“Kaspar and her Desert Jewels also won the bronze medal at the 2024 Pacific Netball Series in Brisbane, Australia.”
Netball star Kaspar swaps court for cradleThe Namibian
Desert Jewels coach Julene Meyer praised high intensity and player development at MTC Power Week tournament
“Desert Jewels coach Julene Meyer and Netball Namibia officials have praised the high intensity and player development witnessed at the inaugural MTC Power Week tournament.”
Jewels net high praise at ‘Power Week’The Namibian
Desert Jewels was Ester Uugwanga's former team
“For former Desert Jewels player Ester Uugwanga, the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup has become more than just a national development tournament.”
Uugwanga legacy lives on at Nedbank Namibian Newspaper CupThe Namibian
Desert Jewels is preparing to play in Singapore's lucrative netball league
“Desert Jewels defender Mwale Mulenamaswe has thanked Netball Namibia (NN) for the opportunity to play in Singapore's lucrative netball league.”
Desert Jewels' Mulenamaswe excited to play in SingaporeNamibia's Desert Jewels secured their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi, beating Tanzania 62-36 to qualify for the semi-finals and move closer to the 2027 Netball World Cup.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Desert Jewels secured their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi, beating Tanzania 62-36 to qualify for the semi-finals and move closer to the 2027 Netball World Cup.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's netball team heads to the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi aiming to qualify for the Netball World Cup for the first time since 1991, with the 2027 tournament returning to Sydney. The Desert Jewels, ranked fifth in Africa and 14th globally, will compete in a pool with South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to semifinals.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Anna Shipanga, a long-time centre for Namibia's Desert Jewels netball team, has retired from the national squad. During her career, she represented Namibia at international competitions including the African Netball Championships, and won the M1 Nations Cup in Singapore in 2019 and the UAE Inaugural Cup in 2025.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Desert Jewels and Unam attacking player Vijanda Kamberipa has been appointed head coach of the national under-19 netball team. Kamberipa, who played for junior national teams that defeated South Africa, said she was groomed for senior national play from her under-19 days and credits her game intelligence for her success.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Navy and Desert Jewels netball star Anna Kaspar has been away from competitive play since last year, nursing her newborn baby. The Walvis Bay-based shooting star has won multiple awards and built a reputation as one of the most clinical shooters for club and country.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Desert Jewels coach Julene Meyer and Netball Namibia officials praised the inaugural MTC Power Week tournament, held at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund from 23 to 30 May, for its high intensity, player development, and quality of play across all 12 Premier League teams. Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen described the overall standard as highly encouraging, noting improvements in competitiveness and a narrowing gap between established powerhouses and emerging teams.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Desert Jewels player Ester Uugwanga watches her daughter Marvellous Shangadi compete in the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, the same grassroots tournament that launched Uugwanga's own career. Both reflect on the significance of the tournament in bridging generations and building a foundation for national representation.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Roberta Manale, a Walvis Bay-born former Blue Waters goal defence player, shares her netball career journey from primary school through club competitions, including national youth team appearances. Though she stepped away from competitive netball to focus on university studies, Manale reflects on her achievements, regrets leaving the sport, and advises young players to value every opportunity and trust in their contributions to their team.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →