Head coach of Namibia's Desert Jewels netball team preparing the squad for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
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New Era
Julene Meyer described the Tanzania encounter as a highly physical contest
“Namibia's head coach Julene Meyer described the Tanzania encounter as a highly physical contest and said the team would now turn its attention to South Africa.”
Desert Jewels face SA in crucial final pool clashThe Namibian
National coach Julene Meyer refused to get carried away, saying they are not looking too far ahead.
“National coach Julene Meyer, however, refused to get carried away, saying they are not looking too far ahead.”
World Cup dream one step closerThe Namibian
Julene Meyer said they will focus on the task at hand and give their ultimate best in the semi-finals.
“"Should we play Kenya, we will focus on that solely and give them our ultimate best.”
World Cup dream one step closerNew Era
Head coach Julene Meyer praised her players for their execution against Zimbabwe
“Head coach Julene Meyer said the encounter was intense and physical but praised her players for their execution.”
Desert Jewels target TanzaniaNew Era
Julene Meyer said the team executed its plan well but still has areas to improve
“Namibia head coach Julene Meyer said the team executed its plan well against Botswana but still has areas to improve.”
Namibia face Zimbabwe in key clash….after winning openerThe Namibian
National coach Julene Meyer said they are well prepared and confident of qualifying for the world cup
“Meyer said they are well prepared and confident of their chances of qualifying for the world cup.”
Desert Jewels aim to come full circleNew Era
Head coach Julene Meyer said the focus was not only on results but on giving entire squad experience
“Head coach Julene Meyer said before the tournament began that the focus was not only on results but also on giving the entire squad an opportunity to gain valuable experience.”
Desert Jewels gain exposure at SPAR Netball ChallengeNew Era
Julene Meyer said Zimbabwe withdrew at very short notice
“Head coach of the national side, Julene Meyer said Zimbabwe withdrew at very short notice, as they were scheduled to compete from 12 to 16 August, "so we had to find an alternative option to get warm-up games in preparation for the Africa Netball Cup and this is a suitable option.”
Namibia ready for stern test at SPAR national netball champsThe Namibian
Julene Meyer reserved special praise for newcomers Smart Girls and Okamwandi
“Meyer reserves special praise for newcomers Smart Girls and Okamwandi, saying both sides brought something different to the Premier League.”
Jewels net high praise at ‘Power Week’New Era
Julene Meyer facilitated the two-day workshop on school netball competitions
“Representatives from various regions attended the workshop, which was facilitated by national netball coach Julene Meyer.”
Capricorn Schools Netball League discontinuedNamibia's DebMarine Desert Jewels will face defending champions South Africa at 18h00 today in their final Pool 1 match of the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The match comes after Namibia defeated Tanzania 62-36 yesterday, keeping the team in contention for one of Africa's remaining places at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.
17 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia's DebMarine Desert Jewels will face defending champions South Africa at 18h00 today in their final Pool 1 match of the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya. The match comes after Namibia defeated Tanzania 62-36 yesterday, keeping the team in contention for one of Africa's remaining places at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027.
17 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia's Desert Jewels secured their third successive win at the Africa Cup in Nairobi, beating Tanzania 62-36 to qualify for the semi-finals and move closer to the 2027 Netball World Cup.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's Debmarine Desert Jewels took on Tanzania in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi, having won their first two games against Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Desert Jewels defeated Zimbabwe 47-31 yesterday and are competing for one of two remaining African qualification places for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
The Debmarine Desert Jewels defeated Botswana 54-32 in their opening Africa Netball Cup match in Nairobi. Namibia will next face Zimbabwe, ranked 11th globally to Namibia's 14th, in a rematch of their recent competitive history.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's netball team heads to the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi aiming to qualify for the Netball World Cup for the first time since 1991, with the 2027 tournament returning to Sydney. The Desert Jewels, ranked fifth in Africa and 14th globally, will compete in a pool with South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to semifinals.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national netball team competed in the SPAR Netball Challenge in Cape Town, recording three victories, one draw and one defeat from five matches as part of preparations for the Africa Netball Cup in Kenya in September. Head coach Julene Meyer used the tournament to assess squad combinations and give players experience ahead of the continental competition.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's senior netball team competes at the 2026 SPAR National Netball Championships in Cape Town from 5–11 August as an invitational team in the Senior A division, facing defending champions Johannesburg A and other South African district sides. Head coach Julene Meyer said the tournament provides warm-up matches ahead of the Africa Netball Cup, with the squad consisting of 18 players.
6 August 2026 · New Era →
Desert Jewels coach Julene Meyer and Netball Namibia officials praised the inaugural MTC Power Week tournament, held at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund from 23 to 30 May, for its high intensity, player development, and quality of play across all 12 Premier League teams. Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen described the overall standard as highly encouraging, noting improvements in competitiveness and a narrowing gap between established powerhouses and emerging teams.
5 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group has ended its Schools Netball League, which ran since 2019, citing concern that the competition's structure unintentionally excluded talented schools unable to afford travel costs. The company is working with the Namibia Schools Sport Union to develop a more equitable national schools netball framework.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Capricorn Group has suspended its Capricorn Schools Netball League, citing concerns that the current structure favours schools able to afford travel costs while excluding talented teams facing financial constraints. The company said the league will be reassessed to ensure equal access for all schools, with a workshop held in January to develop a more equitable framework.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
National netball coach Julene Meyer has welcomed the reactivation of nationwide schools netball, which aims to establish a structured regional pathway to develop elite talent for future international competitions. Meyer outlined a plan for national and regional schools leagues with play-offs to give players experience before joining senior squads.
4 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Theresa van der Westhuizen, who progressed from playing netball at Suiderhof Primary School to representing Namibia at international level and studying at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, has retired and now coaches and competes in age-group competitions while working in pharmaceuticals and raising three children.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →