Also known as: commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya
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The Namibian
NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says engagement purpose was to initiate NTSGF interim committee formation
“NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says the purpose of the engagement was to initiate the formation of the NTSGF interim committee.”
Namibia charts new course for indigenous sportThe Namibian
NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya held discussions with the executive director of Emeraldsand Platforms on leveraging sport, creativity and tourism
“Last week, NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya and the executive director of Emeraldsand Platforms held discussions focused on leveraging sport, creativity and tourism to drive economic growth, as well as showcase Namibian talent and place the country as a premier destination for sport tourism.”
Creative Sport Tourism Expo coming soonThe Namibian
NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya said trials scheduled for 14-17 May cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
“In a press release issued today NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya said that the trials which were scheduled to take place from 14 to 17 May have been cancelled 'due to unforseen circumstances.'”
Youth Games trials cancelledNew Era
Freddy Mwiya accompanied Namibian delegation led by Deputy Minister Ballotti as NSC Chief Administrator
“The Namibian delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, accompanied by the Deputy High Commissioner of the Namibian High Commission and NSC Chief Administrator Freddy Mwiya.”
Namibia, Botswana strengthen sport cooperation … through landmark BNSC-NSC engagementNew Era
Chief administrator Freddy Mwiya expressed joy at the team participating and urged them to make the nation proud
“Chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Mwiya, expressed his joy at the team participating and urged them to make the nation proud.”
Swim team off to African swimming champsThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya expresses confidence in Namibia's wrestlers for continental championships
“Speaking to The Namibian Sport, Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya expresses confidence in the wrestlers, saying they are the country's podium performance athletes and that all necessary measures were taken to thoroughly prepare them.”
Mwiya backs medal hunt in EgyptThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya revealed total cost of N$291 700 for wrestling team funding
“"We have covered their total cost, which includes travelling, accommodation and meals. The total cost amounted to N$291 700," Mwiya reveals.”
Mwiya backs medal hunt in EgyptThe Namibian
Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya underscores shift from planning to performance
“Speaking on the outcomes of the retreat, commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya underscores the shift from planning to performance.”
NSC charts a united, result-driven futureNew Era
NSC Chief Administrator Freddy Mwiya stated N$3 million will be made available for National Youth Games and AUSC Region 5 participation
“According NSC Chief Administrator, Freddy Mwiya, N$3 million will be made available for both the National Youth Games and team Namibia's participation at the AUSC Region 5 Games in Mozambique.”
NCS adopts clustered model to select Team NamibiaNew Era
Mwiya warned failure to send team to AUSC Region 5 Youth Games will expose Namibia to fines
“"Failure to send a team to the AUSC Region 5 Youth Games will expose Namibia to fines and have negative repercussions for our country's standing in regional sport," said Mwiya.”
NCS adopts clustered model to select Team NamibiaThe Namibia Sports Commission has appointed an interim committee to oversee the Namibia Traditional Sport and Games Federation, tasked with stabilising federation affairs, implementing an official playbook, and organising an elective congress within 12 months. The committee will also promote, coordinate and administer indigenous games nationwide and establish regional structures.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission has appointed an interim committee to oversee the Namibia Traditional Sport and Games Federation, tasked with stabilising federation affairs, implementing an official playbook, and organising an elective congress within 12 months. The committee will also promote, coordinate and administer indigenous games nationwide and establish regional structures.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission and Emeraldsand Platforms are organizing the country's first Creative Sport Tourism Expo, scheduled for September 2–4 at Dr Hage Geingob Stadium, aimed at leveraging sport, creativity and tourism to drive economic growth and showcase Namibian talent. The event is expected to attract over 18,000 visitors and 3,000 competing athletes.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sport Commission has cancelled phase two of the National Youth Games trials, which were scheduled for 14 to 17 May, affecting football, boxing, and netball. The cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances.
13 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Botswana held a high-level bilateral engagement between their sports commissions in Gaborone to review progress under a 2021 Memorandum of Understanding and map a stronger path for regional sport development. The partnership has yielded results in athlete support, high-performance preparation, sport governance and regional cooperation through athlete exchanges, joint training camps, and event hosting.
7 May 2026 · New Era →
A national swim team supported by the Namibia Podium Performance Programme has been sent to the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May, featuring eleven swimmers alongside a coach and team manager. The championships are expected to attract over 400 swimmers from 41 countries, and will introduce a new inter-zonal event where selected athletes represent Africa's four aquatic zones.
6 May 2026 · New Era →
Eight Namibian wrestlers will compete at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria from 27 April to 4 May, fully funded and prepared by the Sports Commission. The delegation, led by national coach Luis Paz, includes 2023 African champion Calvin Dreyer and senior woman wrestler Ester Abraham, who is training in Ivory Coast under an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission board has outlined a new strategic direction focused on governance, performance, and athlete development following a recent leadership retreat, with the board aligning on four pillars: performance excellence, robust governance, financial sustainability, and structured athlete development.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission has adopted a clustered competition model for the National Youth Games to select Namibian athletes for the African Union Sport Council Region 5 Youth Games in Maputo. The new approach groups sports codes and regions into competition hubs to reduce costs while maintaining fair and transparent selection across 11 sport codes through regional and sport-specific trials scheduled for May.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Players from marginalised communities will represent Namibia at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games in Mozambique later this year, selected through community games held by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. The 2026 National Youth Games will use a clustered format to manage a reduced budget.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambia's Green Buffaloes Volleyball Club won both the male and female divisions at the 2026 Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament in Swakopmund, which featured 39 teams including 11 making their debut. The tournament director highlighted the emergence of young talent and rising standards in Namibian volleyball, with plans to expand the event next year to include teams from more regions.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association spent approximately N$700,000 on the funeral of former secretary general Charles Siyauya and N$400,000 on that of executive member Michael Situde, raising concerns among insiders about the lack of a formal funeral policy and alignment with the organisation's development mandate. NFA officials disputed some details but acknowledged the absence of clear guidelines, while former leadership and current executives questioned whether such expenditure was justified given underfunding of youth football programmes.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Union Sports Council Region 5 chief executive has begun a strategic mission to Europe to foster global partnerships in innovation, inclusive sport, and technology across southern Africa. The initiative includes engagements with organizations such as the Global Disability Innovation Hub and Loughborough University, with focus on inclusivity in sport and research collaboration.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Brave Gladiators' Cosafa Women's Championship victory qualifies them for monetary rewards under Namibia's National Sport Reward Policy, though the specific Cosafa competition lacks a defined reward category in the current policy structure.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Sport, Youth, and National Service sector has received a N$70.6 million budget increase to N$750 million annually for the next three financial years as part of the broader N$83.6 billion MTEF for the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture. Sport expert Isack Hamata welcomed the boost as a signal that government views sport as a core pillar of human capital development rather than a peripheral luxury, though he cautioned that success depends on execution.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator says advance preparation and early funding for international competitions are key lessons from 2025 that will guide the country's sporting ambitions in 2026, including participation in the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and African Games.
15 January 2026 · New Era →