Cricket Namibia — national cricket governing body managing senior teams and international development programs, hosting ICC tournaments and developing junior talent.
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The Namibian
Cricket Namibia views as wonderful women selected into men's teams
“For us it's wonderful to see that women get selected into these teams as well.”
Women cricketers playing men’s leagueThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in a T20 Trinations series in August
“Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in a T20 Trinations series in August, which will be the forerunner to a revamped Africa Cup.”
Namibia to kick-start Cricket Africa CupInformanté
Cricket Namibia wrapped up a competitive home series against Uganda in Windhoek
“CRICKET Namibia has wrapped up a competitive home series against Uganda in Windhoek, with the FNB Eagles delivering a largely dominant performance across both T20 and 50-over formats, while using the matches as key preparation for upcoming international fixtures.”
Strong Uganda showing boosts Eagles’ preparationsThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia has reached through development programme more than 160,000 primary schoolchildren
“Cricket Namibia's Ashburton Kwata Development Programme has been very successful in recent years, reaching more than 160 000 primary schoolchildren, while more than 50 000 now play structured cricket.”
Hard work ahead – cricket presidentThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia announced embarking on nationwide talent identification roadshow in 2025
“CN announced at the time that they travelled to Outjo and Otjiwarongo, spending time with aspiring players during their talent identification roadshow.”
Capricorn vows support for women’s cricketInformanté
Namibia suffered seven-wicket loss to Netherlands in T20 Cricket World Cup
“NAMIBIA'S T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 campaign got off to a challenging start, as the Eagles were defeated by the Netherlands by seven wickets in Delhi.”
Namibia suffers seven-wicket loss to Netherlands at T20 Cricket World CupThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia is offering professional contracts to play for the Eagles
“Cricket Namibia is similarly helping youngsters by now offering them professional contracts to play for the Eagles.”
Sport is the Future of Africa's Rise!The Namibian
Cricket Namibia passed their ICC test with flying colours
“Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller says they have passed their test with flying colours.”
Cricket Namibia passes ICC testThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia is hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup at FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium
“The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup starts today at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium. The opening match sees Tanzania take on the West Indies, hosted by Cricket Namibia and the Namibia Sports Commission.”
You get an event, you get an event, YOU GET AN EVENT!The Namibian
Cricket Namibia is hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium
“The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup starts today at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium. The opening match sees Tanzania take on the West Indies, hosted by Cricket Namibia and the Namibia Sports Commission.”
You get an event, you get anevent, YOU GET AN EVENT!Some of Namibia's top women cricketers are playing alongside male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge, where franchises compete for a N$50,000 prize. Teams can select players from age 14 and above, including women players on merit, providing additional exposure and skill development opportunities.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Some of Namibia's top women cricketers are playing alongside male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge, where franchises compete for a N$50,000 prize. Teams can select players from age 14 and above, including women players on merit, providing additional exposure and skill development opportunities.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in an annual T20 Trinations series starting 28 August, with the three countries committing to use the series as a building block towards a revamped Africa Cup that will expand to six teams in Zimbabwe next year.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's cricket team wrapped up a home series against Uganda from 18–25 March, delivering dominant performances across both T20 and 50-over formats while preparing for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series against Scotland and Oman scheduled for early April. The Eagles will play two additional warm-up matches against Scotland on 28 and 30 March before the competition begins.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi called on Namibians to safeguard unity, strengthen democratic values, and actively contribute to national development during the country's 36th Independence Day celebrations at Sam Nujoma Stadium. He acknowledged persistent challenges including drought, unemployment, and economic constraints, emphasizing that prosperity requires collective citizen participation and warning against divisions based on ethnicity, regionalism, or political affiliation.
21 March 2026 · Informanté →
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says the team's winless T20 World Cup campaign reflects disappointing senior player performances and gaps in competitiveness, and calls for changes to the Sports Act to allow foreign residents (after three years rather than ten) to represent the country, bringing Namibia in line with other Associate nations.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia slumped to a 102-run defeat by Pakistan in their final T20 Cricket World Cup match in Colombo, bundled out for 97 while chasing 200. Pakistan's spinners Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan proved unplayable, while opener Sahibzada Farhan's unbeaten century earned man of the match.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia posted 156/8 in their 20 overs but the Netherlands chased down the target in 18 overs, with Bas De Leede scoring an unbeaten 72 to secure a 159/3 victory. Namibia's campaign begins with a loss but they will face India on 12 February aiming to recover.
10 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Namibia successfully hosted 16 matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at two Windhoek venues, receiving positive feedback from ICC staff and international teams on its facilities and organization. The experience served as valuable preparation for Namibia's co-hosting role in the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.
28 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles cricket team is heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting with warm-up matches in the UAE before their opening fixture against the Netherlands on 10 February in Delhi. The team has been drawn in Group A with cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, plus associate nations the Netherlands and the US.
23 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia cricket team has received a farewell ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month. Coach Craig Williams says the team is travelling not as underdogs but to compete and cause upsets, despite being drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the United States.
22 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup begins at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium today, while the coming weeks feature hiking excursions, baking courses, live music, running clubs, and recurring leisure activities across Windhoek including quiz nights, comedy evenings, and various fitness events.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup starts today at FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium, while upcoming activities include hiking, sourdough baking, live music, quiz nights, theatre training, and relay races throughout January. Various events across Windhoek and Academia offer leisure and competitive opportunities, with entry fees ranging from free to N$1,200.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's cricket team suffered a comprehensive 2-0 defeat to Indian state side Assam in a 50-over series in Guwahati, losing by 98 runs in the first match and eight wickets in the second. The tour serves as preparation for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier starting in Nepal on 18 January, with the two sides set to play a two-match T20 series before Namibia departs.
13 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is co-hosting the 16th ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup alongside Zimbabwe this month, with 16 matches taking place across Windhoek venues. The tournament runs from 15 January to 6 February and will be broadcast to over a billion people across 204 countries.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Capricorn Eagles departed for India before heading to Nepal to compete in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier starting on 18 January, where they will play warm-up matches and then compete in Group A against Ireland, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, and the United States, with the top three teams advancing to the Super Six stage leading to qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
7 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Suné Wittmann will captain the Namibia Capricorn Eagles at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal from 18 January. The squad is young but experienced, with three players already having won over 100 caps and six more with more than 50 caps.
6 January 2026 · The Namibian →