Also known as: Ernst van Rhyn · Thelma van Rhyn
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New Era
Belinda van Rhyn completed the podium in third (3:02:23)
“Rosemarie Thiel (3:02:21)finished close behind for second, while Belinda van Rhyn (3:02:23) completed the podium in third.”
Miller, Van Vuuren rule in thrilling Cycle Challenge showdownNew Era
Belinda van Rhyn finished third in the women's race with a time of 02:35:22
“In the women's category, Janse van Vuuren clocked 02:35:21, ahead of Rosemarie Thiel (105km – 7 loops), who finished the race in 02:35:22 in second place, and Belinda van Rhyn, who was third in 02:35:22 after seven laps.”
Coetzee, Janse van Vuuren win WPP3The Namibian
Belinda van Rhyn was third in the women's race in 02:35:22 after seven laps
“In the women's category, Janse van Vuuren clocked 02:35:21, ahead of Rosemarie Thiel (105km – 7 loops), who finished the race in 02:35:22 in second place, and Belinda van Rhyn, who was third in 02:35:22 after seven laps.”
Coetzee, Janse van Vuuren win WPP3The Namibian
Belinda van Rhyn finished as the first woman to cross the finish line in 18 hours 47 minutes and 17 seconds
“Namibia's Belinda van Rhyn was the first woman to cross the finish line after coming second last year.”
Looser dashes to seventh Desert Dash winThe acting CEO of Omaruru municipality, who was appointed following the suspension of the substantive CEO over financial irregularities, was found in the office on a Saturday with an accountant. The mayor said the council is looking to replace him in his acting role, citing concerns over governance at the local authority.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The acting CEO of Omaruru municipality, who was appointed following the suspension of the substantive CEO over financial irregularities, was found in the office on a Saturday with an accountant. The mayor said the council is looking to replace him in his acting role, citing concerns over governance at the local authority.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins with Mexico City hosting the first of three opening ceremonies featuring global music acts and cultural performances ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. The tournament is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted across three countries.
11 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian cyclists had a successful showing at the Cape Town Cycle Tour, with Alex Miller finishing fifth overall in the men's 109km race and third in the elite men's category, and Vera Looser finishing fourth overall in the women's 78km race and second in her age category.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Alex Miller won the men's 100km race at the Nedbank Cycle Challenge in 2:23:59, while Delsia Jan van Vuuren triumphed in the women's event with a time of 3:02:21. Miller called for more technically challenging routes in future races, citing the need for Namibian cyclists to gain experience navigating corners.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Alex Miller won the elite men's 100km race in 2:23:59, his second title after 2022, while 19-year-old Delsia Janse van Vuuren claimed her debut win in the elite women's 100km race despite riding with a deflating tyre, in the 40th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Anri Greeff won the elite women's road race at the Nedbank Namibian National Road Cycling Championships, successfully defending her UCI national titles for a second consecutive year. Greeff added the road race crown to her individual time trial title, crossing the finish line ahead of Delsia Janse van Vuuren, while Roger Suren claimed the U/23 men's title in a sprint finish.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
Roger Suren, 19, won the Nedbank National Road Cycling Championships' elite men's race in a sprint finish against defending champion Alex Miller over 165km outside Windhoek. Anri Greeff won the women's race for the second consecutive year, also claiming the individual time trial title.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Drikus Coetzee of Hollard Insurance and Delsia Janse van Vuuren won the elite men's and women's categories respectively at the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal 3 cycling event held on Sunday, attracting over 170 participants in the third round of a six-part road cycling series.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Drikus Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race at the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal 3 event on Sunday, finishing in 02:38:13 after 120km, while Delsia Janse van Vuuren won the women's elite race in 02:35:21. Over 170 cyclists participated in the third round of the six-part road cycling series.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian cycling season is underway with the second leg of the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power series scheduled for this weekend, featuring over 200 participants competing in time trials and road races. The six-event series precedes national championships next month and serves as selection for Namibian cyclists competing in international events including the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Youth Games.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →