Also known as: Minister Agnes Tjongarero
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The Namibian
Agnes Tjongarero congratulated the Brave Warriors on qualifying for the Afcon finals
“Tjongarero congratulated the Brave Warriors on qualifying for the Afcon finals, the rugby team that recently competed at the Rugby World Cup and the u19 cricket team that qualified for the u19 Cricket World Cup, while she also highlighted the recent 'outpouring of love and support for sport.'”
Desert Dash back for 19th editionThe Namibian
Sport minister Agnes Tjongarero appointed Magreth Mengo as chairperson of the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board on 7 April 2021
“On 7 April 2021, sport minister Agnes Tjongarero appointed Magreth Mengo as chairperson of the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board.”
The State of Professional Boxing in Namibia 33 years after IndependenceAn unknown person posing as a police chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region allegedly defrauded former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana of N$200,000 on 8 July while she was at home. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to commercial crime.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An unknown person posing as a police chief inspector from Kongola in the Zambezi region allegedly defrauded former home affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana of N$200,000 on 8 July while she was at home. The case is under investigation and has been forwarded to commercial crime.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The SWAPO Party Youth League distanced itself from violent scenes at the National Youth Council General Assembly in Swakopmund on 21 June, which left at least nine delegates injured and prompted an indefinite postponement. SPYL said it had repeatedly raised unresolved concerns with the NYC administration and Ministry of Education about affiliate participation, bogus delegates, and legal compliance violations, but these issues were not adequately addressed.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned that the National Youth Council should not be used as a stepping stone to political stardom, but instead serve as a platform for youth empowerment and nation-building. His warning follows a chaotic elective assembly over the weekend that descended into violence, injuring nine delegates and forcing the ministry to halt proceedings indefinitely.
23 June 2026 · New Era →
The National Youth Council's general assembly in Swakopmund descended into violence on Saturday, injuring nine delegates and forcing the electoral committee to resign over safety concerns. The suspended election process, marred by allegations of political interference and back-door deals, has wasted an estimated N$2 million in public funds.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →