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Record-breaking Day at the Erongo Regional Athletics Championships
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Record-breaking Day at the Erongo Regional Athletics Championships

The Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund was the stage for the annual Erongo Regional Athletics Championships, where over 350 athletes from various parts of the region showcased their talents in track and field events. Schools from the Welwitschia, Omaruru, Karibib, and Daures School Zones all participated in the competition. After a month of competitions in all...

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National cross-country event sets pace for global championships

Athletics Namibia’s eagerly awaited National Cross-Country Championships unfolded with excitement at the Open Grounds Field near the youth center in Eenhana. According to Athletics Namibia in a statement participants from all regions of Athletics Namibia and associate members, including schools, showcased their prowess in this challenging event. In the realm of athletics, a National Cross...

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Nedbank National Cycling Championships 2024 promises showdown – Windhoek Observer

Windhoek, Namibia – Cycling have been gearing up for the much-anticipated 2024 Nedbank National Individual Time Trial Championships (ITT) and the Nedbank National Road Race Championships taking place today and tomorrow. Over 180 cyclists are participating in these prestigious events, making them some of the most crucial road races on the Namibian calendar. Hosted on...

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Chess Federation hosts National Chess Championships qualifiers

The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) orchestrated a thrilling chess spectacle in Windhoek as it hosted the national qualifiers from 11 to 14 January. A showcase of strategic brilliance and tactical prowess unfolded during the seven-round Classical Chess Tournament, featuring both Under 20 and Senior Chess Players competing for qualification and international ratings. The stakes were...

Namibia’s Junior Aquatics Team Impresses at African Championships
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Namibia’s Junior Aquatics Team Impresses at African Championships

Riaan Steyn, the President of the Namibia Aquatics Sports Federation, expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Junior Aquatics team at the 15th Africa Junior Swimming and Open Water Championships held in Mauritius. Throughout the six-day championship, the Junior Swimmers achieved a mix of results, but they still managed to secure three bronze medals...

Miller and Looser Dominate National Marathon Championships – Namibia Daily News
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Miller and Looser Dominate National Marathon Championships – Namibia Daily News

Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, November 27 — Alex Miller and Vera Looser emerged victorious at the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships (XCM), held on Saturday at the IJG Trails in Windhoek. Notably, the event marked a historic moment with the introduction of the E-bike category for elite men and women cyclists, crowning Frank Klosta and...

Communal farmers recognized at 2023 Agra Weaner Championships
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Communal farmers recognized at 2023 Agra Weaner Championships

Staff Reporter AGRA Auction recently hosted the Agra Weaner Championships in Gobabis, where Wilson Tjirare, Godfried Zemburuka, and Frenfriedt Karipata emerged as the top three champions in the 2023 Agra Weaner Championship Series National Winners – Communal Towns category. Tjirare claimed victory in the Feedlot Potential division, Zemburuka excelled in the Veld Potential category, and...

XCM Championships Pave the Way – Namibia Daily News
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XCM Championships Pave the Way – Namibia Daily News

Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, November 23 — Gear up for the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships (XCM) set to unfold at the IJG Trails in Windhoek this Saturday, November 25. Organized by the Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club in collaboration with the Namibian Cycling Federation, this cycling extravaganza will see over 60 cyclists tackling...

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Namibia Volleyball Federation Celebrates NDF A and NAVY Teams Heading to Zone VI Club Championships in Lesotho – Windhoek Observer

Windhoek, Namibia – The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) has announced that the NDF A (male) and NAVY (female) volleyball teams will be flying the Namibian flag high at this year’s Zone VI Club Championships in Maseru, Lesotho, scheduled from the 7th to the 17th of December 2023. The two teams dedication and hard work have...

Malawi claim maiden crown at Cosafa Championships
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Malawi claim maiden crown at Cosafa Championships

Malawi were crowned the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship winners for the first time after defeating holders Zambia 2-1 at a buzzing Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday.  Zambia were in charge of the game in the opening minutes of the match and could have gotten the opener from a corner inside the first 15 minutes...