Okahandja athletes from different sport codes on Tuesday joined forces in a demonstration against the rise of substance abuse in the town. Titled ‘Champions against Substance Abuse’, the march kicked off with the town’s political leadership welcoming tennis ace Joanivia…

Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) chief administrator Freddy Mwiya has called for a fundamental transformation of sport financing models across the continent. Mwiya delivered his visionary presentation at the Association of National Olympic Committee of Africa (Anoca) Zone VI Secretaries General…

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) and Standard Bank Namibia have signed an agreement to help NFA employees access home ownership opportunities and tailored financial solutions. The agreement was signed by NFA acting general secretary Mabos Vries and Standard Bank Namibia…

The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) is seeking partnership with corporates from the oil and gas sector in its quest towards Los Angeles 2028. NNOC president Nedulipulwa Hamutumwa last week presented a speech titled ‘Beyond the Podium – Leveraging CSI,…

The Namibia Special Olympic president, Charles Nyambe has given credit to the local Olympic movement for an inspirational Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP) over the weekend. Posting on his FaceBook page, Nyambe says: “ What a deeply fulfilling day it…

The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has launched a regional capacity-building tour to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches and expand sporting opportunities across five regions. The initiative, launched at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, runs from 17 to 29 August.…

The Archery Association of Namibia (AAN) vice president, Lutz Wahlers, says the national body and its athletes have always been self-funded by the archers when travelling to international tournaments. Responding to questions by The Namibian Sport, Wahlers says: “ We…

Local football analyst Isack Hamata says the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is maintaining a ‘quiet diplomacy’ compared to other continental football bodies. This week three continental football bodies, the Union of European Football Associations (Uefa), the Confederation of North,…

Hillary Imbuwa says he is conscious that his international role is not about favouring Namibia or any individual federation.  Imbuwa has been appointed as an International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) sport management and administration expert. “As someone who is passionate…

The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has issued a public apology for the incorrect ‘dummy cheques’ presented to athletes at the Commonwealth team welcoming ceremony. A statement by the NSC says the commission wishes to address the unfortunate incident that occurred…

Bank of Namibia has officially presented Olympic sprinter Frank Fredericks with a 1996 commemorative silver coin, completing a 30-year tribute to his achievements. Bank of Namibia (BoN) spokesperson Naufiku Hamunime says the commemorative silver coin was minted in Fredericks’ honour…

Newly-appointed Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa marketing commission member Ndeulipula Hamutumwa aims to leverage continental partnerships to boost Namibian sport. “This appointment provides an opportunity to ensure we are represented in continental discussions,” he says. Hamutumwa says his…