The Netball Namibia AGM, originally scheduled for Gobabis during Easter, had to be postponed due to a lack of quorum, sparking questions within the sport.

One of the agenda items was to address the end of the term of the President of Netball Namibia. A dispute surrounds the presidency position, currently held by Rebecca Gaogoses, who has dedicated over ten years to the Federation.

The AGM was to be overseen by Netball Africa President Cecilia Molokwane, who expressed disappointment when internal issues prevented the meeting from proceeding.

As Padel, also known as Padel Tennis, gains popularity in Namibia, the MTC Dome in Swakopmund recently inaugurated Namibia's first premier indoor Padel court.

The first Padel courts in the country were constructed in Windhoek, featuring four courts where the first games took place last weekend.

Padel is a mix of tennis and squash and is usually played in doubles on an enclosed court surrounded by glass walls and metallic mesh.

The court is one-third the size of a tennis court, making it a sport that combines action, fun, and social interaction.

Namibia's national football team, the Brave Warriors, may be forced to continue playing their home games in South Africa for a while.

This is despite the government allocating funds for the renovation of the Independence Stadium.

The stadium was previously deemed unfit for international matches by CAF, who outlined specific renovations required. However, progress on these improvements appears to have been slow.

The one-day tournament aimed to facilitate networking among the auditor companies, with over 200 employees participating in the volleyball tournament. Some of the participating companies included Deloitte, Hamilton BDO, SGA, and Procom, among others.

We also interviewed some participants from different institutions to share insights on the event and their performance.

Following the tournament, prizes were awarded for first, second, and third places, as well as for the best-dressed company. Such events are typically hosted only once a year.

The Dolphins had a strong start, scoring an early try to put 5 points on the board, though the conversion attempt was unsuccessful. However, Western Suburbs rallied back with a flurry of tries, leading 19-5 at halftime.

In the second half, Suburbs added two more tries with successful conversions, extending their lead to 33. Dolphins responded with two tries of their own, but it wasn't enough to close the gap. The final score stood at 33-17 in favor of Western Suburbs.

The weekends matches showcased thrilling competition, exceptional skills, and intense rivalries, indicating a promising season ahead for the second-tier league. Despite the weather, the teams gave their best performances, drawing enthusiastic crowds and delivering a day filled with remarkable netball.

In the first game, Sparta 1, the host team, played against Blue Waters in a misty morning. Despite the challenging weather, both teams displayed high-quality netball, with Sparta 1 securing a win by 43-32.

A group of twelve marathon runners, who also donated running shoes to the Tjipuka Foundation for five athletes from Highline Secondary School, are in Namibia to prepare for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Their coach, Grete Koens, accompanied them.

Namibia's local authorities, sports, and recreational association (NALASRA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Gobabis municipality to host the 2024 NALASRA Games.
The tournament, which is expected to welcome 58 local authorities, will commence from the 27th to the 31st of May at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis.
Speaking at the official launch and signing ceremony of this year's competition, Daniel Mouton, the President of the Association, stated that close to $11 million will be utilized during this year's edition.

The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) and Ongo's Valley, a development company, have announced sponsorship for sevens rugby tournaments hosted by Western Suburbs Rugby Club.

This partnership aims to promote the sport and encourage physical health within Namibian communities. Ongo's Valley has a history of supporting sport development in Namibia. Their latest initiative focuses on rugby sevens, a fast-paced and exciting format of the game.

The MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club is busy preparing three professional boxers for upcoming events hosted by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy in Windhoek later this month.

Since the beginning of the year, Johannes Morosande and Johannes Ferela have been training for their originally scheduled Independence Day fights, which have now been postponed to April.

Heavyweight boxer Johannes Nangolo is also putting in the hard work as he gears up for his bout on May 18th at the Salute Boxing event.