… On the athletics front, the achievements of Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi have also placed Namibia firmly on the global stage. …
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Beatrice Masilingi
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Beatrice Masilingi — Namibian track athlete who stopped testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics due to severe side effects, now facing sponsorship losses.
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- March 2026
… They include sprinter Gilbert Hainuca, long jumper Lionel Coetzee, the exciting young shot-putter Marike Weitz, as well as star sprinter Christine Mboma, although Botha added that Beatrice Masilingi will not be competing. …
Namibia Street Classic to make history- February 2026
… All of us know how the lives of the likes of Frank Fredericks, Johanna Benson, Ananias Shikongo, Collin Benjamin, Deon Hotto, Peter Shalulile, Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi, Paulus ‘The Hitman’ Moses and Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda have been impacted positively thanks to t …
Sport is the Future of Africa's Rise!- January 2026
… He then went to Independence Avenue, where he met Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian sprinter. …
IShowSpeed to give back after epic tourOne of the Namibian darlings of track and field, Beatrice Masilingi, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics (WA) around October last year. …
Testosterone-reducing drugs drain Masilingi …health risks, financial strain cited- September 2025
… I’m hoping we can authentically be ourselves and really show Namibia to the world the way sport has done it,” he says, pointing to icons like Christine Mboma, Beatrice Masilingi, Frank Fredericks and Harry Simon as proof that Namibians can shine globally. …
Skrypt Makes Namibian Music Global With ‘Bora Box’- January 2024
… Talented athletes like Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi struggle to find decent athletic courses (nevermind infrastructure that matches their world-class prowess) to improve and maintain their fitness. …
Fix Stadiums NOW!- December 2023
… Among the guests speakers were Maria Nepembe, Mappz Kapofi, Beatrice Masilingi, Romeo Sinkala, CJ Dumeni, Jay Aeron, Hage Mukwendje, Esther Ashilungu, Petrus Nauyoma and Ndako Nghipandulwa. …
Youth summit navigates creative challenges- September 2023
… on merit of the performances of the athletes.” Namibia’s hopes of getting close to the podium in Budapest were greatly hampered by the absence through injury of the evergreen long distance runner Helalia Johannes as well as teen sprint stars Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi …
Namibia ‘satisfied' with Budapest results- July 2023
Semenya’s victory in an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights will not have an immediate effect on Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi’s ban from competition, although it could lead to further developments. …
Semenya ruling won’t affect Mboma, Masilingi for now
Sport
Experts warn Namibian sport hampered by underfunding and infrastructure gaps
The News
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 20 March
Experts warn Namibian sport hampered by underfunding and infrastructure gaps
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 6 March
Namibia Street Classic athletics event launches in Windhoek
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 →
Thursday 5 February
Sport investment key to Africa's development and unity
According to a football analyst and sport activist, sport is Africa's most effective tool for creating wealth, uniting populations, and addressing social problems like poverty and tribalism. The writer calls for governments to prioritize investment in sport infrastructure and professionalization across the continent, noting early positive signs in Namibia including state security teams entering football and professional contracts being offered in cricket.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 30 January
YouTuber IShowSpeed pledges donations after global tour
American streamer IShowSpeed announced plans to donate to communities he visited during a 20-country tour in 28 days, including stops in Namibia where he visited Himba villages, met local athletes and content creators, and experienced cultural sites across Windhoek.
30 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 14 January
Masilingi stops testosterone drugs, faces health and financial hardship
Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian track athlete, stopped taking testosterone-reducing drugs imposed by World Athletics in October 2023, citing severe side effects including bone density loss. Her sponsorship deal with MTC and other endorsements have ended, leaving her facing financial strain as she considers her future in athletics.
14 January 2026 · New Era →