… On the other side, United Women’s Rugby head coach Geraldine Louw remained optimistic despite her team’s loss. …
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- March 2026
… The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) shadow minister of information and communication technology, John Louw, has expressed concern over continued delays in appointing an information commissioner, saying the prolonged process is stalling the full implementation of the Access …
Minister halts commissioner recruitment- February 2026
… EduVision director Frikkie Louw said education support can change learners’ lives. …
Education projects get N$1.6m injection- January 2026
… EduVision director Frikkie Louw says education support has a lasting impact on pupils’ lives and future direction. …
Capricorn Foundation invests N$1.6 million in Namibian education, boosting rural and digital learningFormer rugby player Geraldine Louw has been appointed as the Trustco United Rugby Club head coach. …
Louw happy with coach appointment… In a statement, the ministry said Steenkamp was accompanied by Sharonice Busch, Clemencia Coetzee, John Louw and Martha Itope in their efforts to change the mindset of Namibians regarding a healthy lifestyle and the importance of maintaining a fit body. …
Lawmakers flex muscles for fitness- August 2025
… Facilitated by EduVision administrator and trainer Jurita Potgieter and visionary founder oom Frikkie Louw, the training focused on equipping teachers with digital lesson planning skills and navigating software tools and shared online educational content. …
Reimagining Namibia’s E-Learning Landscape- June 2025
… For United, fullback Roberta Fabio put in some swift counter-attacks while their captain and eighth woman Geraldine Louw once again led from the front with a battling performance. …
Three in a row for Unam- September 2024
… With captain Geraldine Louw prominent with some early barging runs, United’s forwards started to take control and scrumhalf Mbitjitja Matuzee opened their account when she nipped over from a driving maul. …
Contrasting wins for Unam and Wanderers- August 2019
… DJs Barry, Louw, Frederick, Hartbeat and Randy Andy will be on the decks. Waldorf School Windhoek is hosting ‘Hit The Beat’ tonight at 19h00. …
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Women's rugby coaches emphasise fitness, squad depth issues
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Following the opening match of Namibia's women's rugby league, Wanderers coach Janice Beukes and opposing coach Geraldine Louw acknowledged areas for improvement, with Beukes highlighting fitness as a league-wide concern and Louw pointing to limited squad depth as a challenge for her team. Both coaches expressed optimism about the season ahead, with Louw noting growth in women's rugby participation this year.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Monday 13 April
Women's rugby coaches emphasise fitness, squad depth issues
Following the opening match of Namibia's women's rugby league, Wanderers coach Janice Beukes and opposing coach Geraldine Louw acknowledged areas for improvement, with Beukes highlighting fitness as a league-wide concern and Louw pointing to limited squad depth as a challenge for her team. Both coaches expressed optimism about the season ahead, with Louw noting growth in women's rugby participation this year.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 10 March
Minister halts information commissioner recruitment for stakeholder consultation
Minister Emma Theofelus has halted the recruitment of an information commissioner, citing insufficient stakeholder consultations on the operationalisation of the Access to Information Act. Critics including the IPC and policy experts express concern that the delay is hindering implementation of the transparency law, though budget allocation for 2026/2027 suggests the pause may be temporary.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 February
Capricorn Foundation invests N$1.6m in three education projects
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education initiatives: Amos Meerkat Syllabus (N$600,000), EduVision Online Learning (N$609,744), and Karstveld Academy (N$423,330). The projects support early childhood development, online lessons in secondary schools, and student bursaries, with a focus on closing education gaps between rural and urban areas.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
Friday 30 January
Capricorn Foundation invests N$1.6m in rural education initiatives
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education programmes targeting rural and marginalised communities, including early childhood development, e-learning for secondary schools, and Grade 12 bursaries. The funding aligns with the foundation's strategic focus on bridging the access gap between rural and urban areas.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Former rugby player Louw appointed Trustco United coach
Geraldine Louw, who represented Trustco United for four years and previously played for Namibia's women's rugby team, has been appointed head coach of the club. Louw said she is happy to take on the role and hopes to help elevate women's rugby in Namibia.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 21 January
Namibian lawmakers promote fitness through gym session event
Minister Sanet Steenkamp and fellow parliamentarians participated in guided fitness assessments and screening at a Fit City Namibia event, aiming to promote healthy lifestyles among Namibians. The event, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, included fitness testing and goal-setting sessions.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →