Christine Mboma — Namibian track athlete featured in the Namibia Street Classic athletics event in March 2026.
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The Namibian
Christine Mboma received praise as a local Olympian on the podcast
“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 as any one of them could be "Jet Li's brother".”
FYM Podcast Takes Comedy to RadioThe Namibia National Olympic Committee president presented a speech at the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference advocating sport as a vehicle for employment and youth development, citing national unemployment at 36.9% and youth unemployment at approximately 44%.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee president presented a speech at the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference advocating sport as a vehicle for employment and youth development, citing national unemployment at 36.9% and youth unemployment at approximately 44%.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Smart Girls from Shinyungwe village in Kavango East qualified for the MTC Netball Premier League after winning the promotion play-off matches on Saturday. The youthful team, most of whose players were members of the Kavango East u20 champion team at last year's Namibia Newspaper Cup, is celebrated as a breakthrough for regional talent development, though their coach highlighted facility shortages and the need for regional investment in youth sports.
9 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →