Tigers FC, Rundu Chiefs FC, and Life Fighters have been relegated from Namibia's Premier Football League and say they will return stronger. The team heads cited challenges including internal conflict, management issues, and referee decisions, but expressed confidence in rebuilding and regaining their elite status.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Tigers FC, Rundu Chiefs FC, and Life Fighters have been relegated from Namibia's Premier Football League and say they will return stronger. The team heads cited challenges including internal conflict, management issues, and referee decisions, but expressed confidence in rebuilding and regaining their elite status.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
The Epukiro constituency office has rehabilitated a borehole in Ovituua village, relieving long-standing water scarcity that had pressured residents and livestock. Community leaders say the improved water access will enable backyard farming, local businesses, and better living conditions.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Unam player McHenry Kambatuku says Namibian rugby development is skewed toward the senior national team, leaving gaps at youth levels that need urgent attention through school programmes, better coaching, and consistent competition opportunities. He argues that early exposure to rugby, strong coaching, and local business support are essential to build the sport from grassroots level up.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
The inaugural Easter Open tournament begins Friday at Mokuti sports field in Windhoek, with 35 teams from various suburbs competing for prizes including cash and medals. The competition aims to keep youth engaged during the Easter weekend and provide a platform for players to showcase their football talent.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Two communal farmers in the Omaheke region, Kuhepa Marenga and Wolle Mbaisa, purchased high-value cattle at auction in Windhoek to improve their herds' genetics and long-term value. Both emphasize that investing in superior bloodlines is a strategic move for sustainability and competitiveness in Namibia's livestock industry.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Otjozondjima FC won the Omaheke Top 20 football championship after defeating Pamue Eleven 4-3 on penalties in the final at Legare Stadium in Gobabis, while Renamo Bucks claimed the netball title with a 29-22 victory over Pamue Ladies.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian netball legends say the sport has made progress over 36 years but needs more investment in grassroots development, infrastructure, coaching, and funding to sustain growth. They note that while players now receive some payment and professional opportunities, better pathways from schools to the national level and stronger support systems are essential.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
The president of Namibia Horse Racing Association says the future of horse racing is bleak without increased sponsorship, with only MTC currently backing the sport after FNB Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, and Debmarine withdrew. The association faces challenges including high costs of maintaining racehorses, insufficient competition prize money, lack of technical equipment like drones for photo finishes, and limited geographic expansion beyond Omaheke, Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Hardap regions.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
The fifth edition of the Omaheke Top 20 football and netball competition will be held at Legare Sports Stadium in Gobabis on Saturday and Sunday, featuring teams from rural areas across the region. Prize pools include N$38,000 for football and N$5,000 for netball, with the football winner receiving N$13,000 in cash.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
As Namibia marked its 36th Independence Day, football legends offered mixed assessments of the sport's development: while some highlighted achievements like regional league decentralisation, women's football success, and Cosafa wins, others argued investment has been inadequate and called for stronger grassroots structures, more players in top foreign leagues, and improved stadium standards.
23 March 2026 · New Era →