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Monday, 11 May 2026
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International Tennis Federation
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International Tennis Federation — global governing body that organizes junior tournaments and rankings for developing players, including competitions in Namibia.
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- April 2023
Sport
Namibia Tennis Association prioritises elite support and nationwide expansion
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The Namibia Tennis Association plans to back elite players and expand tennis development across the country to increase participation, with a goal of making Namibia a leading tennis nation on the continent through national team success and hosting tournaments. Success will be measured by the number of active and female players and national team performance in international competition.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 8 May
Namibia Tennis Association prioritises elite support and nationwide expansion
The Namibia Tennis Association plans to back elite players and expand tennis development across the country to increase participation, with a goal of making Namibia a leading tennis nation on the continent through national team success and hosting tournaments. Success will be measured by the number of active and female players and national team performance in international competition.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 24 April
ITF Junior J30 tournament underway at Windhoek tennis courts
The International Tennis Federation World U/18 Junior J30 tournament is being held at Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek with 57 players, including five Namibian competitors. The event gives local players wildcards into the main draw to earn international ranking points, with tournament director Larushka Kruger emphasising the importance of exposure to international competition for developing young talent.
24 April 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 16 April
Johan Theron emerging as Namibia's promising junior tennis talent
Rising Windhoek-based tennis player Johan Theron is making his mark on the junior circuit with an aggressive all-court playing style, recent tournament victories, and an international ITF junior ranking of 3,500. At just 12 years old, he has collected 15 international trophies and climbed to 10th in Africa in the U/14 category by early 2025.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Monday 13 April
Foreign crew trapped on fishing vessel without pay in Walvis Bay
Fifteen foreign crew members aboard the fishing vessel Venus 1, docked in Walvis Bay, have accused Hodago Fishing of withholding their salaries for five months and confiscating their passports; the company denies claims of hostage-taking but attributes the dispute to financial and operational challenges. The crew, comprising 13 Russian nationals, one Ukrainian, and one Estonian, claim they have received no wages since December despite successful fishing operations, and are appealing to the Russian embassy and Namibian authorities for intervention.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 27 January
Namibian junior tennis player trains in Mozambique
Joanivia Bezuidenhout will spend a month in Mozambique from January to February 2026 training with Davis Cup coach Bruno Figueiredo and competing in two ITF World U/18 tournaments as part of her preparations for the 2026 season. She aims to improve her consistency and aggressive play, with a particular focus on developing a stronger kick-serve.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 7 January
Namibia's junior tennis team heads to Botswana championships
Twelve of Namibia's top under-14 and under-16 tennis players will represent the country at the International Tennis Federation/Confederation of African Tennis Southern African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 9 to 17 January, competing against players from eleven other southern African nations.
7 January 2026 · New Era →