… The then leadership of the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service explained that the country needed to reprioritise expenditure amid difficult economic conditions and looming drought challenges affecting various sectors of the economy. …
Namibia eyes 2028 AFCON co-hosting bidNamibia Minute.
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Namibian government ministry overseeing sport, youth, and national service with a N$243 million development budget.
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… Photo: Ministry of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Officials from the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) and the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service reaffirmed their support for the team, wishing them success as they carry the Namibian flag. …
Team Namibia departs for wrestling championship in Egypt- March 2026
… The championship is supported by the Namibia Sports Commission, the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, and the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC).
National Boxing Championships to kick off in KeetmanshoopExecutive director in the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service Gerhard Vries has clarified that the ministry’s development (capital) budget ceiling currently stands at N$243 million. …
N$243m sport ministry budget clarified- February 2025
… The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has called for the immediate suspension of all sporting events. …
Namibian sport halted as nation mourns Nujoma… The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service appreciates the cooperation and understanding of all stakeholders during this solemn period.”
No ban on training as Namibia pauses sport to mourn Nujoma- November 2024
The long-awaited upgrade of Independence Stadium in Windhoek is finally in the pipeline after Marley Tjitjo Architects was selected as lead consultant for the project.In a press statement on Wednesday, Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service executive director Erastus Haite …
Architects selected for Independence Stadium upgrade- August 2024
… Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service acting director Mikka Asino highlighted the significance of International Youth Day as a moment to reflect on the vital role young people play in shaping the future. …
EU celebrates International Youth Day in Katutura- July 2024
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service announced the temporary closure of the Oshakati Independence Stadium on Tuesday, with immediate effect. …
Oshakati Independence Stadium closed for rehabilitation- July 2023
… Hamukwaya also paid tribute to Commonwealth bronze medalist Ananias Shikongo, who also made the Rasa nominee list. “It’s not only disability sport that has won, but the country.I must thank the government, through the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, for the funding …
Ishitile lauded for excellence in disability sports
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Namibia joins 2028 AFCON co-hosting bid with regional partners
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Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
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Namibia joins 2028 AFCON co-hosting bid with regional partners
Namibia is part of a regional campaign to co-host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, according to the interim secretary general of the Namibia Football Association. The NFA has expressed its intention to host, though discussions are still in early stages and the association is seeking government support.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 23 April
Team Namibia deploys nine wrestlers for African continental championship
Namibia has sent a nine-member wrestling team, supported by two coaches and one referee, to compete at the African Continental Championship in Alexandria, Egypt, scheduled for 25 April to 5 May 2026. The championship will feature Greco-Roman, freestyle, and women's wrestling across multiple age categories and is expected to draw around 500 athletes and officials from 27 African countries.
23 April 2026 · Informanté →
Friday 13 March
National boxing championships begin in Keetmanshoop this weekend
The Namibia Boxing National Championship kicks off in Keetmanshoop, with more than 150 boxers from all 14 regions competing to qualify for the Commonwealth Games and World Games. Erongo Region has won the title for the past seven years, but other regions are preparing to challenge for the championship.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Sport ministry's N$243 million capital budget clarified
The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has clarified that its development budget ceiling stands at N$243 million, structured around Youth Infrastructure Development and Integrated Sport Development programmes. The executive director noted that the Sam Nujoma Stadium falls outside this portfolio as it is owned by the City of Windhoek, and that major projects require multi-year financing and public-private partnerships.
5 March 2026 · New Era →