Namibian football continues to be caught in a cycle of instability, struggling with issues that are both persistent and preventable. From referees going unpaid, to players earning substandard wages, and the women’s game being largely ignored. The current state of football is a far cry from what country rich in talent and natural resources should be experiencing.

On the 26th of August, Namibia once again stood still to mark Heroes Day. Across the nation, stadiums echoed with speeches, monuments bore fresh wreaths, and hearts remembered the courage of those who carved freedom from oppression. As I reflected, one question haunted me: what gave them the strength to rise above fear, above personal comfort, above the narrow ties of tribe and self-interest?

By Patience Makwele

By staff Reporter

By Stefanus Nashama

By Stefanus Nashama

By Patience Makwele

By Stefanus Nashama

By Stefanus Nashama

By Kaipaherue Kandjii