The sports fraternity came together on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the late Reho Falcons rugby club Chairman, Etienne Coetzee, along with his two rugby-playing sons, Edmando and Ethan, and their close friend, Grecshlinn Bruwer, who all represented the same club.

Tragically, the four individuals lost their lives in a recent car accident, just 10 kilometers from Rehoboth.

Mourners from various backgrounds gathered at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium for a candlelight vigil held in their honor.

The executive management of the nbc met with ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick and other stakeholders at Keetmanshoop to discuss the prospects of hosting the pageant in the region. 

The Luderitz Waterfront Development Company expressed interest in hosting the coveted pageants at Luderitz. 

Against this backdrop, the nbc executive management, led by its Chief News and Programming Officer, Menesia Muinjo, held consultations with stakeholders. 

Following a period of administrative disputes, Namibian football is poised for a strong comeback.

The Namibian Football Association (NFA) and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and held a follow-up meeting to solidify their commitment to promoting football development in the country.

The MOU, signed on March 28th, 2024, paves the way for unrestricted broadcasting of all football activities in Namibia, including the top-flight league, lower tiers, and cup matches for both men's and women's divisions.

The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) is set to host an activation event this Saturday in Windhoek to celebrate athletes who have already qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, and to encourage those still working towards qualification.

The event, designed to promote the Olympic spirit, will take place at Wernhill Park.

As many athletes are still striving to secure their places in the prestigious games, deadlines are approaching for some sports to qualify through various international events.

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.