Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service — government body overseeing sport development and youth programmes, with a N$243 million capital budget for infrastructure and integrated sports initiatives.
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New Era
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service announced decision to withhold funding to national sport federations
“The announcement, made last week by Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service Executive Director Gehard Vries, comes at a time when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has repeatedly positioned sport as a key national development priority, describing it as more than recreation, but as a vehicle for youth empowerment, economic development, social cohesion and national identity.”
Sport funding freeze hits GRN visionNew Era
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service explained that country needed to reprioritise expenditure amid difficult economic conditions
“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 bidInformanté
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service reaffirmed support for the team
“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 EgyptThe Namibian
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service supports the National Boxing Championship in Keetmanshoop
“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 KeetmanshoopNew Era
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has development budget structured into two core programmes: Youth Infrastructure Development and Integrated Sport Development
“Vries said the ministry's development budget is structured into two core programmes, namely Youth Infrastructure Development and Integrated Sport Development.”
N$243m sport ministry budget clarifiedThe Namibian
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service called for the immediate suspension of all sporting events
“The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has called for the immediate suspension of all sporting events.”
Namibian sport halted as nation mourns NujomaThe Namibian
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service decided to halt all sporting events and gatherings
“the decision to halt "all sporting events and gatherings until further notice" was made on Sunday and announced on Monday.”
No ban on training as Namibia pauses sport to mourn NujomaThe Namibian
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service selected Marley Tjitjo Architects for stadium upgrade feasibility study and design
“The firm of architects was chosen as lead consultant for a feasibility study, design, tender documentation, contract administration and site supervision for the alteration and upgrade of Independence Stadium to conform to Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations, Haitengela stated.”
Architects selected for Independence Stadium upgradeThe Namibian
Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service announced temporary closure of Oshakati Independence Stadium on Tuesday
“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 rehabilitationThe government has withheld funding to national sport federations, raising concerns among athletes that the move could undermine Namibia's ambitions to build a competitive high-performance sporting system. Two-time Olympic swimmer Phillip Seidler and others have warned that consistent investment is essential for international sporting success.
8 July 2026 · New Era →
The government has withheld funding to national sport federations, raising concerns among athletes that the move could undermine Namibia's ambitions to build a competitive high-performance sporting system. Two-time Olympic swimmer Phillip Seidler and others have warned that consistent investment is essential for international sporting success.
8 July 2026 · New Era →
QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine is sending four athletes—Mathias Simon, Lavinia Haitope, Elton Hiskia, and Daniel Paulus—to compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon Championships in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday. The team includes the reigning and defending Navachab Half Marathon champions, as well as a qualifying winner and a specially invited runner.
24 June 2026 · New Era →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →