Also known as: commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya
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The Namibian
Freddy Mwiya stated that the interim committee is being given responsibility for resolving Hamukwaya's contract issue
“"We said we are giving this responsibility to the interim committee, because he has a contract with the former executive," Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says.”
Paralympic Namibia placed under interim boardThe Namibian
NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya said next year must have special election for president and one executive member
“"Out of this outcome, quite a number of conditions were met. The only two aspects the federation must look at is the president and one of the executive members that were elected, meaning next year there must be a special election for these two positions."”
Sport commission clarifies amateur boxing leadershipThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya urged the netball player to represent Namibia with pride and conviction
“Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya urged the netball player to represent Namibia with pride and conviction.”
Desert Jewels' Mulenamaswe excited to play in SingaporeThe Namibian
NSC chief administration Freddy Mwiya said only compliant federations will become members of sport fraternity from 1 April
“Come 1 April, only those federations in compliance and which operate according to the law of the country will become members of the sport fraternity of our country.”
Sport commission issues compliance ultimatumThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya said workshop dealt with terms of office-bearers on sport boards
“Furthermore, Mwiya said the workshop also dealt with the terms of office-bearers on the boards and executive organs of the sport codes.”
Sport commission issues compliance ultimatumThe Namibian
Freddy Mwiya says hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup will elevate Namibia's profile
“Hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup will elevate Namibia's profile, says Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya.”
Namibia to host Africa Netball CupThe Namibian
Mwiya said programmes agreed for implementation in 2024 as part of four-year programme
“"There are some programmes we have already agreed on in terms of implementation, starting in 2024 for the next two years."He added: "It is a four-year programme whereby after the four years we are going to do the final review of the activities and see how best to be able to adjust our programme."”
NSC takes over bilateral chairmanshipThe Namibian
NSC chief administrator Freddy Mwiya baptised current Brave Warriors team the "club of 2023"
“The NSC chief has baptised the current Brave Warriors team the "club of 2023" after recording the country's first-ever win at an Afcon.”
I am the happiest Namibian today! – GeingobThe Namibian
Chief administrator Freddy Mwiya said that mass participation was very important for sport development
“The chief administrator of the Namibia Sport Commission, Freddy Mwiya said that mass participation was very important for the development of sport.”
Ninth Navachab Half Marathon launchedThe 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 →