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Cricket Namibia

Cricket Namibia — national cricket governing body that hosts and organizes international matches, developing players across formats.

2023-10-202026-09-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Informanté

    Cricket Namibia posted 156 for six after 20 overs against Zimbabwe

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    NAMIBIA posted 156 for six after 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a crucial T20I Cricket Tri-Series encounter at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

    Namibia post 156/6 against Zimbabwe in crucial Cricket Tri-Series clash
  3. August 2026
  4. Informanté

    Namibia made confident start against South Africa in T20I Tri-Series opener

    Source

    NAMIBIA made a confident start against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, reaching 72 without loss after eight overs after South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first.

    Namibia make strong start against South Africa in T20I cricket tri-series opener
  5. New Era

    Cricket Namibia sent off Namibia's U/19 women's cricket team to Tanzania for World Cup Africa Qualifiers

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    The team was officially sent off yesterday at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek as they prepare to battle for a place at the 2027 Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal.

    U/19 Capricorn Eagles target World Cup qualification
  6. The Namibian

    Cricket Namibia signed an agreement with Stadio Higher Education aimed at advancing education and athlete development

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    Cricket Namibia and Stadio Higher Education on Wednesday signed an agreement aimed at advancing education, athlete development, and lifelong learning opportunities within Namibia's cricket community.

    Cricket Namibia bats for education
  7. The Namibian

    Cricket Namibia announced the FNB T20 Tri-Series between Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe

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    Cricket Namibia on Friday announced the FNB T20 Tri-Series between Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe set to take place at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek from 28 August to 6 September.

    Namibia to host SA & Zimbabwe in FNB T20 Tri-Series
  8. June 2026
  9. New Era

    Cricket Namibia hosted annual awards ceremony on Saturday at FNB Namibia Cricket Ground

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    Cricket Namibia hosted its annual awards ceremony on Saturday at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, recognising the outstanding contributions of those who played a role in the development of the sport over the past season.

    Cricket Namibia rewards top performers
  10. New Era

    Cricket Namibia renewed partnership with Capricorn Group running June 2026 to May 2028

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    The renewed agreement, which runs from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2028, will see Capricorn Group invest N$1.2 million over the next two years to support the continued development of women's and girls' cricket.

    Capricorn group renews backing for women’s cricket … with N$1.2 million investment
  11. The Namibian

    Cricket Namibia partnered with Capricorn Group extending women's cricket sponsorship by N$1.2 million over two years

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    Capricorn Group yesterday renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia and extended its sponsorship of women's cricket by a further N$1.2 million over the next two years.

    Capricorn Group renews women’s cricket sponsorship
  12. The Namibian

    Cricket Namibia announced Justin Kemp as its new director of cricket

    Source

    Cricket Namibia yesterday announced Justin Kemp as its new director of cricket.

    Kemp appointed cricket director
  13. The Namibian

    Cricket Namibia created a new position of director of cricket

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    Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller said the organisation had created the new position to fit in with its global vision.

    Kemp appointed cricket director

Saturday 5 September

  1. Namibia Eagles post record T20I total against South Africa

    Namibia's FNB Eagles scored 217/3 in a T20 Cricket International against South Africa in Windhoek on Friday, recording the highest-ever T20I total by an Associate side against a Full Member nation, though South Africa won with 228/4.

    5 September 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 3 September

  1. Namibia posts 156/6 against Zimbabwe in T20 Cricket Tri-Series

    Namibia scored 156 for six in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in a T20I Cricket Tri-Series match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, led by captain Gerhard Erasmus's 67 runs and Alexander Volschenk's 29.

    3 September 2026 · Informanté

Monday 31 August

  1. Windhoek withdraws president's private Auasblick land application

    The City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 28 August

  1. Namibia defeats South Africa by 18 runs in T20I tri-series opener

    Namibia held their nerve with the ball to beat South Africa by 18 runs in the opening match of the T20I cricket tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground, defending a total of 163/9 as South Africa finished on 145/9. Ruben Trumpelmann led Namibia's bowling attack with 3/24, while JJ Smit also claimed three wickets.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Namibia scores 163/9 in T20I tri-series cricket opener

    Namibia posted 163/9 against South Africa in the opening match of the T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek after a strong opening stand was followed by a middle-order collapse. Jan Frylinck led with 60 off 38 balls as Namibia reached 116/2 after 13 overs before losing wickets late in the innings.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

  3. Namibia reaches 72 without loss versus South Africa in T20I

    Namibia made a confident start against South Africa in the T20I Tri-Series opening match at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, reaching 72 without loss after eight overs. Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck remained unbeaten as the hosts maintained a run rate of nine runs an over after South Africa elected to bowl first.

    28 August 2026 · Informanté

  4. Namibia's U/19 women cricketers head to Tanzania qualifier

    Namibia's U/19 women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, will compete in the Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Tanzania from 30 August to 5 September 2026, with the tournament winners securing qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal.

    28 August 2026 · New Era

  5. Windhoek councillors demand clarity on President's land application

    City of Windhoek councillors have questioned why President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private application to acquire municipal land in Auasblick is being treated differently from other applications, demanding legal clarification on whether such matters should be discussed publicly or in camera.

    28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Namibia names experienced squad for T20I tri-series

    Namibia has named a strong squad led by captain Gerhard Erasmus for an upcoming T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe on home soil, as part of preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup (which Namibia will co-host) and the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. The squad includes experienced campaigners with over 100 appearances across formats alongside emerging players.

    26 August 2026 · Informanté

Friday 14 August

  1. Cricket Namibia and Stadio sign education partnership agreement

    Cricket Namibia and Stadio Higher Education signed an agreement to advance education, athlete development, and lifelong learning opportunities, combining Stadio's distance learning with Cricket Namibia's athlete development focus to enable athletes to earn qualifications without disrupting training schedules.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 7 August

  1. Namibia to host T20 tri-series with South Africa, Zimbabwe

    Cricket Namibia will host the FNB T20 Tri-Series between Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek from 28 August to 6 September, followed by three ODIs between Namibia and South Africa. The tournament is led by Cricket South Africa and Zimbabwe Cricket in partnership with Cricket Namibia to strengthen African cricket collaboration and will serve as a foundation for the launch of the Africa Cup in 2027.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 25 June

  1. Namibian cricket team wins all four matches in tri-series

    Namibia's FNB Eagles finished unbeaten in a T20 International tri-series against Nigeria and Hong Kong, China, winning all four matches with strong batting, bowling and fielding performances.

    25 June 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Cricket Namibia honours top performers at annual awards ceremony

    Cricket Namibia held its annual awards ceremony to recognise outstanding contributions to the sport. Adriaan Koetzee won Premier League Best Bowler in both T20 and 50-over categories, while Sela Shiimi claimed U/19 Female Batter of the Year and Senior Club Scorer awards for the 2025/26 season.

    16 June 2026 · New Era

Thursday 11 June

  1. Capricorn Group invests N$1.2 million in women's cricket partnership

    Capricorn Group has renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, committing N$1.2 million over two years (June 2026 to May 2028) to support the national women's team, Under-19 women's squad, girls' cricket festivals, and girls' schools league.

    11 June 2026 · New Era

  2. Capricorn Group extends women's cricket sponsorship to 2028

    Capricorn Group renewed its partnership with Cricket Namibia, extending sponsorship of women's cricket by N$1.2 million over the next two years. The company will continue as naming partner to the national women's team (Capricorn Eagles), the u19 team, girls cricket festivals, and girls schools league until May 2028.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Cricket Namibia appoints Justin Kemp as director

    Cricket Namibia announced Justin Kemp as its new director of cricket, a newly created position. Kemp will oversee strategic direction of cricket operations including national teams, high performance programmes, and talent identification, with a focus on consistently qualifying for U19 and World Cup events.

    11 June 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 21 May

  1. Women cricketers compete in Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge

    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

Thursday 30 April

  1. Namibia hosts T20 Trinations as Cricket Africa Cup foundation

    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

Saturday 28 March

  1. Namibia Eagles dominate Uganda series, prepare for World Cup League

    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

Saturday 21 March

  1. Defence minister urges unity and collective effort for growth

    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

Thursday 26 February

  1. Cricket Namibia must change laws, develop junior talent

    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

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Capricorn Group backs senior women's cricket development

    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

Thursday 19 February

  1. Namibia loses to Pakistan spinners in T20 World Cup

    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

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibia loses T20 World Cup opener to Netherlands by seven wickets

    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

Thursday 5 February

  1. 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

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Namibia hosts successful ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup matches

    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

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India

    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

Thursday 22 January

  1. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

    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

Saturday 17 January

  1. Namibia events calendar: cricket, hiking, and community activities

    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

  2. Namibia's events calendar: sports, fitness, arts this month

    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

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