Also known as: Ministry of Sport and Athletics Namibia
Athletics Namibia — national sports federation receiving medal rewards and recognized as key stakeholder in Namibian athletics development.
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Windhoek Observer
Athletics Namibia will be engaged by organisers to enhance the race's status
“He further stated that organisers will engage Athletics Namibia and World Athletics to enhance the race's status, which can only be achieved by complying with their rules and regulations.”
OBSERVER COASTAL | Navachab increases Half Marathon sponsorship to N$1.5 millionNew Era
Athletics Namibia officially sanctions the event
“He added that the event is officially sanctioned by Athletics Namibia (AN) and continues to raise the standard of road racing in the country.”
Navachab invests N$1.5m to elevate Half MarathonNew Era
Athletics Namibia received portion of N$774,000 in rewards for athletes and coaches
“Athletics Namibia, the Namibia Wrestling Federation, the Namibia Full-contact Martial Arts Federation and the Namibia Inline Hockey Federation received a total of N$774 000 for athletes' and coaches' achievements in the first quarter.”
NSC rewards medal-winning athletesThe Namibian
Athletics Namibia registered Kanyanga
“She was later registered with Athletics Namibia and Utokero Athletics Club, enabling her to compete at national Grand Prix events against senior and elite athletes.”
Kavango West’s golden girl Kanyanga shinesThe Namibian
Athletics Namibia won 17 medals at Southern African Confederation Athletics Championships in Mauritius
“the Namibian team of 13 athletes won a total of 17 medals, consisting of six gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal.”
Young athletes sparkle in MauritiusNew Era
Athletics Namibia faced logistical nightmares during recent national championships
“Athletics Namibia's recent national championships faced logistical nightmares: delayed starts, poor venue setups and athlete complaints over inadequate facilities.”
Opinion – Sports federations: Lead, don’t just manageThe Namibian
Athletics Namibia stated the Grand Prix showcased athletes vying for top 10 spots in men's and women's categories
“"this thrilling event showcased athletes vying for a coveted spot among the top 10 in both the men's and women's categories, while Para-athletes battled for a place in the top five for their respective genders," AN stated in its event review.”
AN Grand Prix out of the blocksThe Namibian
Athletics Namibia said it was proud and satisfied with Alina Armas and Thomas Reinhold's World Championships performances
“Athletics Namibia said it was "proud and satisfied" with Alina Armas and Thomas Reinhold's performances at the recent World Athletics Championships in Hungary.”
Namibia ‘satisfied' with Budapest resultsThe Namibian
Athletics Namibia is sending three athletes to Budapest World Athletics Championships
“Namibia will have just three athletes at the 19th World Athletics Championships which get underway in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday.”
Namibia sends trio to BudapestNavachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine has committed close to N$1.5 million towards the 12th edition of the Navachab Half Marathon, increasing the race prize purse to nearly N$530,000 and aiming to transform the event into a bronze-label international road race within three to four years.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million for the event's 12th edition, with prize money allocation rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year. The mine aims to develop the race into an international competition featuring athletes from Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission held a reward ceremony recognizing athletes who won medals at international sporting events, distributing N$774,000 to Athletics Namibia, the Namibia Wrestling Federation, the Namibia Full-contact Martial Arts Federation and the Namibia Inline Hockey Federation in accordance with the 2018 NSC Reward Policy.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Sports Commission has awarded a combined N$774,000 to five national sports federations in recognition of medal-winning performances by Namibian athletes at African and international competitions in the first quarter of 2026. The beneficiaries are Athletics Namibia, the Namibia Wrestling Federation, Namibia Full Contact Martial Arts, Namibia Inline Hockey and Special Olympics Namibia, with individual athletes receiving up to N$40,000 depending on medal type.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
Maria Kanyanga, a 19-year-old from Kavango West, won gold medals in the women's under-20 800 metres and 1 500 metres at the Southern African Countries Athletics Championships in Mauritius, representing Namibia at the regional event.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 13-strong junior athletics team won six gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at the Southern African Confederation Athletics Championships in Mauritius, the country's best ever performance at the junior championships. The team finished fourth overall out of 12 competing nations, with Maria Kanyange winning two gold medals in the women's u20 middle distance events.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibian sports federations like Athletics Namibia and the NFA should focus on strategic growth, talent pipelines and sponsorships rather than micromanaging events, and should delegate operational duties to trained sports managers to improve performance and professionalism ahead of the 2026 African Games.
17 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's first-ever premier street athletics showcase, the Namibian Classic, will take place 27–28 March at Vegkop Stadium in Windhoek, featuring world-class international and local athletes competing in sprints, hurdles, jumps, pole vault, and the street mile. The World Athletics-recognised event will allow competitors to earn global ranking points and will be broadcast live on SuperSport and World Athletics platforms.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Street Classic, a World Athletics Category C ranked event costing about N$5 million, will take place on 27–28 March in Windhoek, featuring international athletes and Namibian stars including Christine Mboma. Organiser Henk Botha said the event will be Africa's first street athletics event and the largest sporting event hosted in Namibia, with live broadcasts on SuperSport and World Athletics platforms.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →