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The Namibian
Johan Muller led delegation on tour of FNB Namibia Cricket Ground
“As part of the engagement, Muller led the delegation on a tour of the world-class FNB Namibia Cricket Ground, sharing valuable information on the costs associated with stadium construction and development, as well as the importance of effective maintenance and operational planning.”
Regional governors visit FNB Namibia Cricket GroundNew Era
Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller said the tour was made possible through sponsor and corporate partner support
“Cricket Namibia chief executive officer Johan Muller said the tour was made possible through the support of sponsors and corporate partners, ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent selected players from representing the country.”
U/19 Capricorn Eagles target World Cup qualificationThe Namibian
Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller says they want to empower their staff to pursue careers further
“Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller says they want to empower their staff to pursue their careers further.”
Cricket Namibia bats for educationNew Era
Johan Muller welcomed extension of the partnership as strong endorsement of women's game progress
“Cricket Namibia chief executive officer Johan Muller welcomed the extension of the partnership, describing it as a strong endorsement of the progress the women's game has made in recent years.”
Capricorn group renews backing for women’s cricket … with N$1.2 million investmentThe Namibian
Johan Muller says the competition is great addition to Namibian cricketing landscape
“Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller says the competition is a great addition to the Namibian cricketing landscape.”
Women cricketers playing men’s leagueThe Namibian
Johan Muller confirmed the news of the T20 Trinations series
“Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller yesterday confirmed the news, saying the idea originated at last year's historic T20 match between Namibia and South Africa when the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground was inaugurated.”
Namibia to kick-start Cricket Africa CupThe Namibian
Johan Muller received compliments from ICC senior staff on event handling
“We received quite a lot of compliments from ICC senior staff on how we handled it and also how prepared we were for it.”
Cricket Namibia passes ICC testThe Namibian
Johan Muller is CEO of Cricket Namibia
“Some of the dignitaries in attendance included the Japanese ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma; the president of Cricket Namibia, Dr Rudi van Vuuren; the CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller; former minister of sport Agnes Tjongarero; and the acting director of sport Irvine Ndjavera.”
Steenkamp launches ICC u19 Cricket World CupThe Namibian
Johan Muller called on the team to embrace the opportunity
“The CEO of Cricket Namibia Johan Muller called on the team to embrace the opportunity.”
Rousing farewell for Capricorn EaglesThe Namibian
Muller eyed further progression to quarterfinal stage
“despite the strong opposition, Muller half-jokingly eyed further progression.”
Jam-packed international programme for the EaglesCricket Namibia hosted regional governors at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September to share insights on sports facility development, construction costs, maintenance, and revenue generation models. The governors are tasked with commencing construction of 28 multi-purpose sports facilities across Namibia.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket Namibia hosted regional governors at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on 18 September to share insights on sports facility development, construction costs, maintenance, and revenue generation models. The governors are tasked with commencing construction of 28 multi-purpose sports facilities across Namibia.
21 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp officially launched the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 in Windhoek, welcoming eight participating nations including Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Afghanistan, West Indies, Tanzania, South Africa, and Japan. Steenkamp emphasised the historic significance of the tournament for Namibian sport and its broader benefits for youth development, tourism, and the country's international standing.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Capricorn Eagles departed for India before heading to Nepal to compete in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier starting on 18 January, where they will play warm-up matches and then compete in Group A against Ireland, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, and the United States, with the top three teams advancing to the Super Six stage leading to qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
7 January 2026 · The Namibian →