SPECIAL OLYMPICS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN LUDERITZ
Part of the training and preparation for the National and International Special Olympics took place on the 5th of November at the Stadium. Beginning at six in the morning and ending around 9.30am
This event focuses on individuals with intellectual disabilities, giving opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing [...]
SOCCER NEWS!
Herewith we would like to give our thanks to Ms Sonja from FC Homburg Soccer Club in Germany, for donating new soccer kit for the Atlanta Bucks Soccer Club.
We appreciate the donation very much and we would like to humbly thank the whole of the FC Homburg Team in Germany.
Lastly, a very Big Thank You [...]
FOOTBALL FLOURISHES IN LUDERITZ
The Buchter Girls Football Club at The Luderitz Secondary School was established in 2008, since its establishment it has taken part in the Karas Women’s Football League. Teams that are part of the League include Mighty Villiers F.C (KHP) J.A Neels Giants F.C (KHP) Just Ladies (Karasburg) E.C.S. Goldies F.C (Berseba) and Suiderlig (KHP).
Since [...]
Diaz Primary School Awards Ceremony
Best learner Prizes:
Grade 1
1st: Angelica Basson
2nd: Beggi-lee Kolman
3rd: Gideon Nnambahu
Grade 2
1st: Tshepiso Nntlai
2nd Francisca Sibeni
3rd Kesley Engelbrecht
Grade 3
1st Nnakwila Ipinge
2nd Nnegumbo Jeremia
3rd Michaela Olman
Grade 4
1st Paulus Washeya
2nd Lelicia Erikki
3rd Scholalica Frans
Grade 5
1st Misha Nntlai
2nd Hilaria Erastus
3rd Twahofifwa Jonas
Grade 6
1st Wendy Pende
2nd Saima Nndengu
3rd Rachel Uusku
Dux Learners
Lower Primary: Paulus Washeya
Upper Primary: Gabriel Kondjeni
Karate Results
Zarah Mitchell – Silver (Kata)
Shakira Stein – Silver (Kumite) and Bronze (Kata)
Jolein Els – Bronze (Kata)
Terell Boer – Silver (Kata)
Celina Figuera – Silver (Kata)
Nicky Dipenaar – Bronze (Kata)
Wetu Nndjonduezo – Gold (Kata) and Silver (Kumite)
Vaya Nndjonduezo – Silver (Kata)
Ivor Stein – Bronze (Kumite)
Luderitz Speed Challenge 2010 – Final Results
Rank No. Name Nat. Speed
1 55 Rob Douglas USA 55.65 (WR & NnR)
2 69 Sebastien Cattelan FRA 55.49
3 21 Alex Caizergues FRA 54.93
4 64 Sebastien Salerno FRA 54.28
5 53 Sylvain Hoceini FRA 52.90
6 11 Gavin Broadbent NZ 50.93
7 45 Basil Cambanis ZA 50.75
8 1 Taro Nniehaus ZA 50.62
9 4 Charlotte Consorti FRA 50.43 (WR & [...]
Namibia’s Fastest Kitesurfer Slows Down to Talk to The Buchter News
This month, to conclude our kiting season The Buchter News talks to Luderitz’s very own Stefan Metzger, holder of the Nnamibian Kite surfing speed record to find out about the highs and lows of being Namibia’s fastest Kite Surfer.
Stefan Metzger began his Kite surfing career at the age of 13 as a rescue man watching [...]
In sport the Desert Buffalos Sports Club unite to help the aged
In sport the Desert Buffalos Sports Club unite to help the aged.
On Sunday 12th September the Desert Buffalos rugby club donated their winnings from a recent tournament to the Helping Hands Old Age home in Nautilus.
The Desert Buffalos Rugby team is one year old and was established in memory of Raymond Juan Dentlinger who died [...]
Swallows Just Lose Out
An exciting rugby match between Rosh Pinah and Luderitz Ocean Swallows kicked off at 2.40pm on Saturday 22nd May at Luderitz sports stadium. Ocean Swallows seemed less prepared than Rosh Pinah before kickoff but it was soon obvious that the teams were well matched.
The game was fast paced which was no mean feat in the [...]
World Cup Fever
As I’m sure everyone in Luderitz is aware, the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicked of this month in South Africa. The world cup is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, and although Namibia unfortunately didn’t qualify, Namibians all over the country seem to be supporting South Africa proudly.
On the opening day, [...]
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