Conrad Angula

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Senior Journalist at The Namibian

Award winning Senior Journalist @TheNamibian in Namibia. Former football player turned number one football fan.

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Uirab’s four-goal night still echoes

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Every sport team has a talisman. In Orlando Pirates’ case, it was Bonny ‘Orlando’ Uirab. Apart from being a prolific scorer in the past, Uirab also holds the distinction of being one of a few players who have scored four goals in a single match. That magical moment happened during the Windhoek Premium Lager Premier League clash against Life Fighters in 1998, which saw the Katutura outfit annihilate their opponents from Otjiwarongo with a resounding 6-3 defeat at Independence Stadium.
Hella Kuppe: The master with the Midas touch

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Hella Kuppe says it was an honour to be an athlete in the 1960s. The retired star was born at Remmer Clinic in Windhoek West 85 years ago, and raised at Mariental. “Those were the sweet, beautiful days. I didn’t specialise in one specific sport. I just loved doing sport – whether it was track and field or a team sport on the field, I was a jack of all trades,” she says. “My sport really took off when I came to school at Windhoek High School (WHS).
Catching Up With Lize Ehlers

2 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter Lize Ehlers is a very busy woman. Apart from her monthly gigs at The Village Sunday Market, the trailblazer, also known as DJ Rise Ehlers, does the social Song Night Namibia calendar for Craft Cafe Bellissima as well.
Samani Kamerika: The 'Rasta' with the deft touch

3 weeks ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Born at Outjo, pre-independence national team midfield kingpin Samani ‘Rasta’ Kamerika says he was born with a love for football. “Football for me was inborn. I enjoyed expressing myself with the ball. My sublime skills were honed in the dusty streets of Nau-Aib location at Outjo, while my football brain was developed at Namibia’s school of excellence, St Joseph’s High School, alias Dobra,” he says. Kamerika says he was fortunate to have played with some of the country’s best footballers at Dobra.
You have to be brave to be a goalkeeper - Harry Januarie

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Goalkeeping is a specialist position which requires excellent timing, anticipation, agility, ball handling skills and, most importantly, bravery. That is how former Black Africa, Orlando Pirates, SKW FC and Brave Warriors goaltender Herman ‘Harry’ Januarie describes the attributes of a goalkeeper. “Goalkeeping is definitely not for the faint-hearted . . .
Khorixas poised for exciting ma /gaisa festival

1 month ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

All roads will lead to Khorixas this weekend, where 11 of Namibia’s finest ma /gaisa artists will grace the Herbert Conradie Stadium for the inaugural Ma /Gaisa Festival Volume 1. The star-studded event, which was made possible by organisers Watson Ndara and Elizabeth Gomaxas, will be held from 4 to 6 April. “It isn’t every day that Khorixas an event of this magnitude.
Gerhard Barnard: The sprinter without a peer

2 months ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Retired sprinter Gerhard Barnard, who made his name before independence, was born with running and athletics in his DNA. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1967, the speedster moved with his family to then South West Africa as a six-month-old baby after his dad was appointed as the territory’s first attorney general. The former junior 100m and 200m record holder was only seven years old when he, as a Sub A pupil at Pionierspark Primary School, started setting and equalling records.
Ndilimani bids farewell to revolutionary leader Nujoma

2 months ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Ndilimani Cultural Troupe, Swapo’s revolutionary band, pays tribute to founding president Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma – the person who revolutionised their music. Speaking on behalf of the band, Ndilimani manager Jessy Nombanza says: “Although his age was at an advanced stage, comrade Nujoma’s passing left band members devastated, especially those of us who have been with the band for quite a long time. “Tears can easily pour down our cheeks as we go down memory lane.
Lazarus Kaimbi: the epitome of a professional footballer

2 months ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Ramblers, Jomo Cosmos and Bangkok Glass wing attacker Lazarus ‘LK11’ Kaimbi’s professional football journey has been full of glitz and glamour. He started playing in the streets before joining a coaching clinic in Khomasdal where they trained every Saturday morning. Things got more serious at David Bezuidenhout Secondary School in Khomasdal.
Ou Stakes: From Clashing with the Law to ‘King of Ma /Gaisa’

Feb 8, 2025 | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Swakopmund’s Ou Stakes has not only cemented his place as a leading force in ma /gaisa music, but has also proven to be a resilient artist, entrepreneur and mentor. Stanley Hamaseb survived constantly clashing with the law to become the “undisputed king of ma /gaisa music”, according to his fans. The crown was officially presented to the late Phura Duwe at the NamPower Convention Hall almost a decade ago, but Ou Stakes has carried the mantle Phura left with pride and dignity.