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Nestor Tobias

Also known as: Tobias · Nestor 'Sunshine' Tobias · his promoter Nestor Tobias · Moses Tobias · Sondre · Moses 'Sondre' Tobias

Nestor Tobias — boxing promoter organising the Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza event in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation.

Sport

Namibian boxer Simon Jr challenges British rival Benn

The News

Welterweight contender Harry Simon Junior has publicly called out British boxer Conor Benn for a high-stakes showdown, highlighting their shared status as undefeated sons of former world champions and pointing to stylistic advantages he believes would expose Benn.

23 February 2026 · New Era

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibian boxer Simon Jr challenges British rival Benn

    Welterweight contender Harry Simon Junior has publicly called out British boxer Conor Benn for a high-stakes showdown, highlighting their shared status as undefeated sons of former world champions and pointing to stylistic advantages he believes would expose Benn.

    23 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 February

  1. Namibian boxing legend Samuel Shimbuli dies

    Samuel Shimbuli, born in Windhoek in 1955, was a celebrated lightweight boxer who won the South African Inter-Provincial Amateur Boxing Championship and served as a security officer and mentor at Rossing Uranium Boxing Club. The article eulogizes his achievements during the colonial era and his contributions to Namibian boxing.

    20 February 2026 · New Era

Friday 9 January

  1. Blind teacher and musician overcomes challenges in Namibian classroom

    Moses Tobias, a visually impaired teacher at Nakambunda Primary School in Ohangwena, teaches Grade 8 and 9 English to sighted learners with support from a co-teacher, while also pursuing music professionally as a recording artist known as Sondre. Having lost his sight by age 10, Tobias completed a university degree and now exemplifies inclusive education, encouraging other young people with disabilities to pursue their goals.

    9 January 2026 · New Era

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