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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Johnathan Beukes

Also known as: Beukes · Luke Beukes · Inspector Rudiger Beukes · Rudiger Beukes · Janice Beukes · Natalie Beukes · Demetrio Beukes · councillor Beukes · Dante Beukes · IM Dante Beukes · Mervin Beukes

Johnathan Beukes — newly appointed editor of The Namibian, overseeing print and digital strategy.

Sport

Women's rugby coaches emphasise fitness, squad depth issues

The News

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

  1. 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 →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. Young rugby player calls for expanded youth development focus

    Unam player McHenry Kambatuku says Namibian rugby development is skewed toward the senior national team, leaving gaps at youth levels that need urgent attention through school programmes, better coaching, and consistent competition opportunities. He argues that early exposure to rugby, strong coaching, and local business support are essential to build the sport from grassroots level up.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Walvis Bay nail technician launches Shea Queen beauty brand

    Natalie Beukes, a nail technician in Walvis Bay, developed a beauty care brand called Shea Queen from kitchen experiments during Covid-19 as a coping mechanism and income supplement. Her range of naturally sourced products—including shea butter-based items, soaps, scrubs, and hair care—now distributes across the coastal region and aims to cater to all skin tones and hair textures.

    1 April 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Print revenue remains vital as Namibian expands digital platforms

    Newly appointed editor Johnathan Beukes says The Namibian's printed edition continues to fund the publication despite expansion into digital and multimedia platforms, though print circulation decline appears to be stabilising. Beukes plans to reinvest in print while growing digital reach and building a newsroom culture that prioritises both journalists and readers.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Windhoek council lifts Groot-Aub development moratorium with conditions

    The City of Windhoek Municipal Council has approved interim administrative support and conditional development permissions for residents of Groot-Aub peri-urban area, nearly eight years after a 2018 moratorium blocked construction and administrative services. Residents will now be issued residency confirmation letters, permitted to build permanent and semi-permanent structures subject to regulations, and farmers can register livestock and access agricultural services.

    10 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Beukes, Khoa crowned Namibia chess champions

    Dante Beukes and Lutopu Khoa won the 2026 Namibia National Closed Chess Championships, joining eight other champions selected to represent Namibia at the upcoming Chess Olympiad. The competition featured over 20 participants across open, women's and B sections.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Namibia's top chess players compete for national championship

    The 2026 Namibia National Closed Chess Championships is underway in Windhoek this week, running through Sunday to crown national champions and select a team for the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan in September. The tournament features three sections with more than 20 players, including young talent as well as established competitors like International Master Dante Beukes seeking his fourth title.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Durand, Humphrey win Bank Windhoek swimming championships

    Oliver Durand and Jessica Humphrey were crowned senior victor and victrix ludorum champions at the Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships in Windhoek. Nine new national records and one Nasfed record were set during the five-day competition, with Dolphins winning the club championship.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Rössing funds second safety upgrade on fog-prone B2 route

    Rössing Uranium Mine is donating N$251,000 for road safety improvements on the fog-prone Swakopmund-Arandis B2 route in the Erongo region, including installation of road studs to improve visibility and lane demarcation. This is the company's second similar contribution to the same stretch of road since 2020.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 26 January

  1. Patrick Durand smashes under-12 800m freestyle record

    Patrick Durand of Dolphins Swimming Club set a new record at Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala 3, winning the boys 12 and under 800m freestyle in 10:18.09, breaking the 12-year-old record by more than 10 seconds. Several other swimmers came close to breaking records across various age categories.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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