AR hosts mass gathering to elect community leaders in |Khomas AR hosts mass gathering to elect community leaders in |Khomas NBC Online Sun, 09/07/2025 - 20:03

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Khomas Suicide Task Force Pleads for Public Support Amid Funding Crisis [Namibian] The Khomas Suicide Prevention Task Force (KSPT) is calling for public support as funding challenges threaten its efforts to curb suicide in the region.

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Roads Authority reviews master plan for ||Kharas, Hardap and |Khomas Roads Authority reviews master plan for ||Kharas, Hardap and |Khomas NBC Online Tue, 07/15/2025 - 17:16

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Nhe to Build 231 Housing Units in Khomas [Namibian] Khomas governor Sam Nujoma (Jr) says the Khomas region will receive 231 housing units at Otjomuise, Goreangab and Windhoek West this year.

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Education and Infrastructure take centre stage in |Khomas SORA Education and Infrastructure take centre stage in |Khomas SORA NBC Online Fri, 07/11/2025 - 18:53

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Khomas soccer coach denies favouritism in Newspaper Cup squad selection Erasmus Shalihaxwe Khomas regional football coach, Risto Shikomba, has refuted claims of favouritism in selecting the team that competed in the 2025 Nedbank Newspaper Cup held in Outjo, Kunene Region. Shikomba addressed growing public criticism after the team failed to win a single match at the tournament. Some social media users accuse the technical team of favouring players from specific areas while overlooking talent from informal settlements. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Shikomba said the final squad was assembled through open, constituency-based trials and was not influenced by bias or favouritism. “The process began with the first phase of trials on the weekend of Saturday, 8 March. We conducted trials for Katutura East, Samora Machel, Windhoek East, Khomasdal, and John Pandeni constituencies. Each was asked to submit 15 or more players,” he explained. The trials continued the weekend of 15 March for the Moses Garoeb, Katutura Central, Windhoek West, Windhoek Rural, and Tobias Hainyeko constituencies. A total of 24 players were shortlisted, forming a provisional squad of 40. “Notably, five players were selected from Windhoek Rural,” he added. Shikomba said final squad trimming was delayed due to persistent rains in Windhoek, which affected training and created uncertainty, prompting some players to leave for other regional teams. The squad shrank to 25 by 26 March, but three players later joined the Kunene, Otjozondjupa, and Kavango East teams. “Our preparation was significantly disrupted. Some clubs refused to release players. Others were injured. We only had two full days to train with a complete squad,” he said. He also noted that selection was strictly performance-based. “It was never about location. It was about talent and how players performed during trials. We had one player from Greenwell Matongo, one from Wanaheda, and one from Okuryangava in the final team,” Shikomba said. Despite the outcome, he maintained that the players gave their best under challenging circumstances. “We believe we had a strong team. Unfortunately, football is unpredictable, and we couldn’t capitalise on the chances we had,” he said.

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Newspaper Cup champions in challengers’ crosshairs  The Khomas and Omusati regions can expect to have their hands full at Outjo over the next four days, fending off rivals who have designs on claiming their Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup titles. The defending netball and football champions say they are prepared for whatever their challengers throw at them. In the netball section, Khomas have a sizeable target on their back as they bid to win an unprecedented fourth consecutive Newspaper Cup. Their rivals have made no secret of their desire to rip the crown from their grip and put an end to the honours monopoly. But Khomas, who begin their tournament against Oshikoto tomorrow, has no plans to relinquish their hold on the coveted trophy, its regional secretary general Erica van Zyl says. They have prepared meticulously, bringing in several fresh faces to bolster the ranks. “We began with constituency trials before selecting our regional team, which then participated in several camps leading up to the tournament,” Van Zyl says. She says thorough and timely preparations have been the hallmarks of Khomas’ title-winning campaigns. The focus during camp has been on teamwork and cohesion. “Our girls have been trained in the fundamentals of netball from an early age, making the transition to under-19 level seamless. “We also have programmes to train teachers at primary and high school level, who then pass on their knowledge to the players. This will be evident during the tournament,” Van Zyl explains. Continuity is another reason for Khomas’ continued dominance. In retaining two-time Newspaper Cup-winning coach Enrica Farmer, the champions maintain the standard and formula required to stay winning. Farmer is confident in her team’s ability to secure a fourth consecutive victory despite losing about 90% of their players to the Region 5 team to represent Namibia at the international youth competition in Windhoek in June and July. “Most of the new girls play in the Khomas league and the school league. I have been in touch with their coaches to monitor their performances and have given them specific instructions on areas for improvement,” Farmer says. Similarly, defending Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup football champions Omusati began their preparations for their title defence as early as October last year, an indication of their intent to retain their crown. The majority of their under-20 squad competes in the region’s second division, which kicked off around that time. Omusati Namibia Football Association regional chairperson Benjamin Ekondo feels a third title is in the offing at the scene of their first Newspaper Cup success. “We have retained the management and technical team that led us to victory at Gobabis last year. The draw is once again favourable to us. “Like last year, we have two teams in our group. Our preparations have gone well, and we have selected the best possible team,” Ekondo says. Head coach Shipena Nakalondo echoed Ekondo’s sentiments, saying the desire to remain champions is strong within the camp. They kickstart their title-defense against former winners Kavango East on Saturday. “We come to this tournament with the intention of defending our title. We understand that all the other teams want to beat us, but we are ready. We have the core of the team that won us the trophy last year, and we have infused new talented players into the squad.” Nakalondo said the training camp at Omakange had gone well despite some players having school commitments. The team managed to play a few friendly matches as part of their preparations. The Newspaper Cup’s co-sponsors, Nedbank Namibia, reaffirmed the bank’s continued commitment to investing in youth development through sport. “Nedbank Namibia is proud to once again be part of the Namibian Newspaper Cup, a tournament that continues to shape the future of young football and netball players across the country. We extend our deepest gratitude to the local organising committee for their dedication to ensuring a successful event,” says Nedbank Namibia spokesperson Selma Kaulinge. She called on the nation to get behind the youngsters as they compete for national glory and begin their transition from youth sport to elite level. “We believe this tournament provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent. To all participants, I encourage you to give your best, play with passion and fairness, and embrace this opportunity to grow,” Kaulinge said. “Sport is no longer just a pastime, it has become a profession that can open doors to a successful future. We wish all teams the best of luck.” The post Newspaper Cup champions in challengers’ crosshairs  appeared first on The Namibian.

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Hardap, Erongo plot Khomas’ Newspaper Cup downfall Hardap netball team are preparing intensely as they bid to lift this year’s Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. The tournament runs from 18 to 21 April at Outjo where Hardap group B rivals Erongo and Kavango East, who each lifted the trophy once, hosts Kunene, last year’s runners-up Oshana, Omusati and perennial contender the Omaheke region. Hardap Regional Netball Association (Harna) chairperson Brenda Rooi says preparations, initially at Mariental and now Rehoboth, have grown in intensity over the past fortnight as the tournament draws closer. While the prospect of facing former winners and the host region in the group phase appears daunting, it is not impossible, says Rooi, whose region intends to end Khomas’ monopoly of the title. “This year we are ready for Khomas, who are the defending champions,” Rooi told Desert FM earlier this week. She said that for too long Khomas has enjoyed the limelight, having won the cup three times in the five editions that netball has been part of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. Hardap’s preparations were hit by challenges for the last two editions, which contributed to the team falling short of their targets. However, this time around support has been forthcoming from the governor’s office and the business community, allowing for the team to focus on the mission ahead. “They really came through, and we are forever thankful to them,” Rooi said. “We have had a lot of challenges during the past two editions. I took over as the chairperson of Harna last year, and since I took over with my executive, we have had challenges such as a lack of netball courts, playing gear and balls,” she said. “We had to rent netball attire, including balls, but we managed. At Gobabis last year, we took third place. Imagine finishing third overall after all we went through,” Rooi said. “Currently, we are aiming for the semi and final showdown at Outjo. We know that Khomas took all the silverware and they are the defending champions, but we are really going to give them a run for their money,” Rooi vowed. “We are not afraid of Khomas nor any other team.” The post Hardap, Erongo plot Khomas’ Newspaper Cup downfall appeared first on The Namibian.

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