… Riah Laquida is known by songs such as ‘Pwiikinandje’, which features Mr Glo, ‘Marry Your Type’ featuring Page (Ethnix ) and ‘The Race of Life’, a tribute song to Mboma and Masilingi. …
The Rise of Riah LaquidaNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Beatrice Masilingi
Also known as: Masilingi
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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- February 2022
- November 2021
… The mural was painted at Post Street Mall in celebration of the successes of local athletes, including Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi. …
Mural Honours Local Athletes- August 2021
… Tuning in on a Monday morning, the topics include praise for local Olympians Beatrice Masilingi and Christine Mboma, a sobering exchange about Namibians’ toxic love affair with alcohol, the return of Paulus Noa and a segment on the rumoured plot against Chinese residents, unwise …
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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 →