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Boxing evolves in leaps and bounds

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From struggling to find accommodation for pugilists and hustling for equipment, boxing in Namibia has evolved into a sport into which millions of dollars has been pumped over the last 23 years. Read more about Boxing evolves in leaps and bounds

It's do or die for Warriors - Kaanjuka

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The Brave Warriors caretaker mentor believes this weekend’s 2014 World Cup qualifi er match against Malawi is of great importance in the race to get to Brazil next year.
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The Brave Warriors will have to win the encounter against Malawi on Saturday or jeopardise their 2014 World Cup CAF Group F campaign. Read more about It's do or die for Warriors - Kaanjuka

‘Local derby’ on Independence eve

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The men who will feature in the main event of the March 20 boxing bonanza have described the fight as a local derby, as two boxers are familiar with each other.
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It will be a clash of familiarity when Immanuel ‘Prince’ Naid¬jala takes on Botswana’s Les¬lie Sekotswe on March 20 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino. Read more about ‘Local derby’ on Independence eve

NDF women win ESALO gold

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HECTOR MAWONGA

The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) women’s volleyball team won gold at the CISM/Eastern and Southern Africa Liaison Office (ESALO) championships on Friday. Read more about NDF women win ESALO gold

Comeback maestro Nadal wins again

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The Spanish tennis ace is back to his best after claiming the Indian Wells event by beating Argentinean Juan Martin Del Potro.
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Rafael Nadal added another triumphant chapter to his remarkable comeback story by beating Juan Martin Del Potro in the BNP Paribas Open final on Sunday to win his third title of the year. Read more about Comeback maestro Nadal wins again

Tura Magic leaves BA in misery

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Black Africa now needs to win the majority of their remaining matches, to ensure African Stars do not overtake them in the title race.
As strugglers continue fight for survival
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Tura Magic dealt Black Africa (BA) a heavy blow, when they beat the title chasers by a solitary goal in their Namibia Premier League (NPL) encounter on Friday night. Read more about Tura Magic leaves BA in misery

Cricket takes root in Rundu

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Cricket Namibia achieved yet another milestone, as it reactivated the Kwata Cricket programme in Rundu. Read more about Cricket takes root in Rundu

Black Africa has weaknesses - Jacobs

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The Tura Magic mentor believes Black Africa can be beaten and says he proved this earlier in the season when he was in charge of Ramblers.
HECTOR MAWONGA

Tura Magic coach Woody Jacobs whose team is set to face Black Africa in a Namibian Premier League (NPL) tie at the Sam Nujoma Stadium tonight, is adamant that there is nothing to fear from the defending champions.

“I’m not afraid of Black Africa, because they are not invincible and have weaknesses that we will be looking to exploit,” he told Namibian Sun yesterday.

It is with this belief that the coach, who has gained the nickname Woudini for his apparent record of saving teams from relegation, has prepared his team for the clash. Read more about Black Africa has weaknesses - Jacobs

Golden moment for Namibian rugby

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Navachab Gold Mine will pump close to N$1 million into local rugby, the NRU announced yesterday.
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Rugby is slowly but surely regaining the trust of investors, with the only gold mine operating in the country, Navachab Gold Mine, opting to sponsor the Namibian Rugby Union’s (NRU) regional tournament.

The competition, which kicks off in Walvis Bay this weekend, will now officially be known as the Navachab Gold Mine Regional Cup.

The value of the sponsorship is just shy of N$1 million, with the mining company setting aside N$822 260, which will cover the travelling cost of the teams, the payment of match officials and the prize money. Read more about Golden moment for Namibian rugby

Tight race for Khomas Second Division

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The race to get a chance to play for promotion to the Southern Stream First Division from the Khomas Regional Second Division is likely to go down to the wire, with only two points separating the top three sides.

Action in that league, which has eleven teams, has already surpassed the 16-game mark, while most teams have only two matches left to play. While any one of the top three can still win the league, Spartans seem to have the advantage, as they have played the fewest number of games and yet are on top of the standings with 37 points. Read more about Tight race for Khomas Second Division

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