Also known as: commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya
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The Namibian
Freddy Mwiya said the team was selected during marginalised community games last year
“Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) chief administrator Freddy Mwiya, during a press conference on the 2026 National Youth Games on Thursday, said the team was selected during marginalised community games last year.”
Marginalised youth to represent Namibia in Region 5 Youth GamesThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya noted that 2026 National Youth Games will be held in clustered format
“Mwiya also noted that the 2026 National Youth Games in May will be held in a clustered format, which will group sport codes and regions into controllable competition centres.”
Marginalised youth to represent Namibia in Region 5 Youth GamesThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya is Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator
“The presence of key dignitaries, including Swakopmund councillor Victor Maswahu, Namibia National Olympic Committee president Ndeulipula Hamutumwa, Swakopmund chief executive Alfeus Benjamin, Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya and Bank Windhoek manager Samuel Linyondi, underscored the event's status on the national sporting calendar.”
Green Buffaloes shine at Doc tournamentThe Namibian
NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya refused to comment on financial details of the funeral spending
“NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya last week refused to comment on the financial details.”
NFA spends over N$1.1m on funerals amid funding and policy concernsThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya has welcomed African Union Sports Council Region 5's mission to Europe
“Namibia Sports Commission chief Freddy Mwiya has welcomed the African Union Sports Council Region 5's mission to Europe, aimed at fostering global partnerships and inclusivity.”
Mwiya welcomes Region 5 global outreachNew Era
Freddy Mwiya said they will receive monetary rewards for their exploits
“Chief administrator of the Namibia Sport Commission, Freddy Mwiya, said they will be guided on this and that they will receive monetary rewards for their exploits.”
Gladiators eligible for sport rewardsNew Era
Mwiya said that the winners fall somewhere on the list
“Mwiya said that "the winners fall somewhere" on the list.”
Gladiators eligible for sport rewardsNew Era
Freddy Mwiya said the ministry advised readjusting budgets while continuing service to the best of abilities
“Freddy Mwiya, chief administrator of the Namibia Sport Commission, said the ministry had been clear about the economic outlook during a one-on-one engagement with Minister Sanet Steenkamp.”
N$70.6m boost for sport, youth, and national service … Sport community lauds N$750m allocationNew Era
Freddy Mwiya says 2026 is expected to be a far better year for sport in the country
“Chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), Freddy Mwiya, says 2026 is expected to be a far better year for sport in the country, with early planning and structured preparation identified as the main pillars for success.”
Early planning is key – MwiyaNew Era
Freddy Mwiya said advance preparation is key for Team Namibia to perform with funding and logistical arrangements made early
“"One of the biggest lessons from last year is that advance preparation is key. For Team Namibia to perform, funding and logistical arrangements must be made early. That is why we will continue to advise the government to always avail funds in advance for Team Namibia preparations," Mwiya said.”
Early planning is key – MwiyaThe 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 →