The coach of the Kavango East Netball team that took first place at the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup says the girls persevered despite a number of challenges.

The recent Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, held in Outjo, left a lasting positive mark on the town's economy and infrastructure—offering both residents and businesses a welcome boost and bringing a wave of positive change to the town, which played host to netball and football teams from 14 regions.