… In the main supporting bout Mateus Heita retained his WBO Africa featherweght title with a split decision victory against Zolisa Batyi of South Africa. …
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Mateus Heita
Also known as: Heita · Nicdemus Heita · Albertina Tuvahanga Heita
Mateus Heita — Namibian boxer defending his WBO Africa Featherweight title against South African challenger Zolisa Batyi on 9 May 2026.
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- May 2026
… Another major attraction on the card will be the WBO Africa Featherweight title clash between Namibia’s hard-hitting boxer Mateus Heita, popularly known as “The Beast”, and South African challenger Zolisa Batyi. …
Nghitumbwa ready to rumble in Nujoma tribute boxing bonanza… In the main supporting bout Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa featherweight title against Zolisa Batyi of South Africa. …
Tough showdown for Energy- April 2026
… Also on the bill, Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa title against South Africa’s Zolisa Mbattyi. …
Nujoma boxing bonanza set for 9 May… In the main supporting bout, Mateus Heita will also aim to move closer to a world title eliminator when he defends his WBO Africa featherweight title against Zolisa Mbityi of South Africa. …
Energy in world title eliminator- March 2026
ONDOBE – Veteran liberation struggle heroine Albertina Tuvahanga Heita was buried on Saturday at Ondobe Cemetery in the Ohangwena region. …
Liberation struggle veteran Heita buriedWindhoek will come alive with boxing action when Namibian boxer Mateus Heita defends his WBO Africa Featherweight Title during the “Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza” at the Windhoek Showgrounds on 9 May. …
Heita to co-headline Nujoma tribute boxing bonanza- February 2026
… Namibia, however, has not been a happy hunting ground, as he has lost all nine his previous fights on these shores, with his most recent losses being against Mateus Heita and Nathaneal Kakololo in 2021. …
Nangolo to face experienced Mwadziwane… The card will feature a host of Namibia’s elite fighters and rising prospects, including Mateus Heita, Harry Simon Jr., Joy Nangolo, Naftalie Sheyapo, and Martin Mukungu. …
Energy to headline Nujoma boxing tribute… The encounter will be the main fight in the ‘Tribute to Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza’ which will feature several more top Namibian boxers like Mateus Heita and Harry Simon Junior, as well as several upcoming prospects, including Joy Nangolo, Naftalie Sheyapo and Martin …
Nghitumbwa to face top Colombian
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Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa retains title, eyes Inoue challenge
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Filippus Nghitumbwa defeated Colombia's Leonard Carrillo by unanimous decision to retain his WBO Global super bantamweight title on Saturday night. Promoter Nestor Tobias says Nghitumbwa has now proven himself and should get a shot at world champion Naoya Inoue, indicating they will pursue the fight through WBO structures.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Today
Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa retains title, eyes Inoue challenge
Filippus Nghitumbwa defeated Colombia's Leonard Carrillo by unanimous decision to retain his WBO Global super bantamweight title on Saturday night. Promoter Nestor Tobias says Nghitumbwa has now proven himself and should get a shot at world champion Naoya Inoue, indicating they will pursue the fight through WBO structures.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Friday 8 May
Nghitumbwa prepares to defend WBO title against Mexico's Carrillo
Namibian boxer Fillipus Nghitumbwa says he is fully prepared to defend his WBO Global Super Bantamweight title against Mexico's Leonardo Carrillo in a 12-round main bout at a tribute boxing event to Founding President Sam Nujoma at the Windhoek Showgrounds tomorrow. The card will also feature Mateus Heita defending the WBO Africa Featherweight title against South African challenger Zolisa Batyi in a 12-round contest.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 7 May
Nghitumbwa defends WBO title against Colombian Carrillo Saturday
Phillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will defend his WBO Global super bantamweight title against Leonardo Carrillo of Colombia at Mövenpick Hotel on Saturday night in the main event of the Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza. Nghitumbwa, ranked fourth in the world with a 17-2 record, faces Carrillo, who holds a 20-1-1 record and is the WBA Fedelatin super bantamweight champion.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 13 April
Boxing bonanza tribute to Founding President scheduled for May 9
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy will host the Tribute to Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza on 9 May, featuring title defences by Fillipus Energy Nghitumbwa and Mateus Heita, alongside other top Namibian fighters. The event aims to celebrate Nujoma's legacy in sport development and position local fighters for world title opportunities.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa fights world title eliminator in May
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will defend his WBO Global super bantamweight title against Leonardo Carrillo of Colombia in a world title eliminator on 9 May at the Windhoek Showgrounds, as part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
Liberation struggle veteran Albertina Heita laid to rest
Albertina Tuvahanga Heita, a veteran of Namibia's independence struggle who went into exile at age 19 and later worked in vocational training, died on 18 March aged 70 and was buried at Ondobe Cemetery in Ohangwena. Officials and community members paid tribute to her contributions to both the liberation struggle and post-independence nation-building.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 26 March
Heita defends WBO title at Sam Nujoma tribute boxing event
Namibian boxer Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa Featherweight Title against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi on 9 May at the Windhoek Showgrounds during a boxing event honouring Namibia's Founding Father Sam Nujoma, organised by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation. The event will also feature several local boxing talents and is intended to boost Heita's international ranking and open opportunities for a world title shot.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 26 February
Nangolo defends WBO Africa title against Mwadziwane in May
Namibian boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title against experienced Zimbabwean Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May at the Roman Catholic Hall. The fight, part of a boxing event called 'May Day', forms part of Nangolo's campaign to break into the WBO's Top 10 world rankings.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 25 February
Energy Nghitumbwa fights WBA champion in Nujoma boxing tribute
Namibian boxer Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will face Colombia's Leonardo Carillo, the WBA Federation Champion, on 9 May in a "Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza" in Windhoek, organised by promoter Nestor Tobias in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation. The event will feature multiple Namibian elite fighters and prospects, with promoters saying boxing creates economic benefits across multiple sectors and serves youth empowerment.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian boxing champion to face Colombian rival
Namibia's WBO global super bantamweight champion Fillipus Nghitumbwa will fight highly-rated Colombian Leonardo Carillo on 9 May in Windhoek. The bout is part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event featuring other top Namibian boxers and upcoming prospects.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 13 January
Top Grade 12 achievers highlight strong academic performance nationwide
Panduleni Nghitanwa from Oshigambo High School in Oshikoto achieved top candidate status in the NSSCAS full-time category, while Marian Kweya from Rukonga Vision School topped the NSSCO level. Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp noted that high achievers are concentrated in Oshikoto and Omusati regions, with excellence demonstrated across both rural and urban schools.
13 January 2026 · Informanté →