Also known as: NHU
National governing body for hockey in Namibia, overseeing junior and senior competitions and teams.
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The Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union issued a press release confirming the series will consist of five matches at Windhoek Showgrounds from 9-11 October
“The Namibia Hockey Union issued a press release today confirming that the series will consist of five matches and will be staged at the Sports Facilitation Centre at the Windhoek Showgrounds from 9 to 11 October.”
Namibia to host SA in hockey test seriesThe Namibian
NHU has invited hockey enthusiasts and members of the public to support the Namibian women's team
“The NHU has invited all hockey enthusiasts and members of the public to come out in numbers to support the Namibian women's team against their South African counterparts.”
Namibia to host SA in hockey test seriesThe Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union is led by president Carin Slabbert
“The president of the Namibia Hockey Union, Carin Slabbert said Namibia's teams were hampered by a few late withdrawals and injuries.”
Namibia win six medals in ZimbabweThe Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union officially selected Simon Salamon to represent Namibia at Zimbabwe Junior Test Series
“A letter by the NHU authored in June, says the union is pleased to confirm that Simon Salamon has been officially selected to represent Namibia at the upcoming Zimbabwe Junior Test Series, taking place from 13–17 August 2026 in Harare.”
Junior hockey player needs N$16 000 for national dutyNew Era
Namibia Hockey Union is working hard to strengthen officiating structures through various programmes aimed at developing umpires at the club level
“He added that the Namibia Hockey Union is working hard to strengthen officiating structures through various programmes aimed at developing umpires at the club level.”
Martins promoted to FIH international panelThe Namibian
School of Excellence Hockey Club became a member of the Namibia Hockey Union in 2019
“It was a remarkable achievement by the young club which only became a member of the Namibia Hockey Union in 2019, while it entered the league for the first time with junior teams the following year.”
School of Excellence off to Africa Club ChampionshipsThe Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union received N$4.5 million government injection for junior teams' participation in India and Chile
“The Namibian government recently injected N$4.5 million for both the junior national teams' participation in India and Chile.”
Namibia expected to put up competitive performance – SlabbertThe Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) said Namibian team put up great performances despite ending 10th
“Speaking to The Namibian Sport recently, Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) marketing and communication executive Tunomwaameni Epafras said despite ending in 10th place overall, the Namibian team put up great performances in the group that featured top class opponents India, Poland and United States of America (USA).”
Namibia ends 10th in Hockey World CupThe Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union announced appointment of Melissa Gillies as coach of outdoor women's hockey team
“The Namibia Hockey Union yesterday announced the appointment of Melissa Gillies as coach of the Namibian outdoor women's hockey team.”
Gillies appointed women’s outdoor coachThe Namibian
Namibia Hockey Union made the announcement on Monday of the coaching appointments
“The Namibia Hockey Union made the announcement on Monday, adding that Johan Weyhe has been appointed as Namibia's outdoor hockey men's coach, while Sedtric Makati has been appointed as Namibia's Hockey Fives women's coach.”
National hockey coaches announcedNamibia will host South Africa in a five-match women's indoor hockey test series from 9 to 11 October at the Windhoek Showgrounds, bringing together the top two African indoor hockey teams.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa in a five-match women's indoor hockey test series from 9 to 11 October at the Windhoek Showgrounds, bringing together the top two African indoor hockey teams.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's junior hockey teams won six medals at the Zimbabwe Junior Hockey Series in Harare over the weekend: gold in u13 boys, silver in u13 girls and u16 boys, and bronze in u16 girls, u18 boys and u18 girls. The Namibia Hockey Union president said the teams were competitive despite late withdrawals and injuries affecting performance.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Junior national hockey player Simon Salamon needs to raise N$16 000 to compete at the Zimbabwe Junior Test Series from 13 to 17 August in Harare; his family has raised N$11 000 so far and the Namibia Hockey Union requires N$27 000 total for the trip.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's sport bodies have condemned the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture's decision to suspend all financial support to recognised sport federations and umbrella organisations, calling it a serious setback that threatens athlete development, competitions and employment. The suspension came after the ministry cited mounting financial constraints in a letter dated 15 June, despite having set aside approximately N$13.5 million for sport development programmes in April.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti presented the N$35.104 million youth and sports budget for the 2026/2027 financial year to the National Assembly, framing it as a strategic investment in Namibia's future given that 71.1% of the population is under 35. The budget allocates funds for youth skills training and entrepreneurship, the National Youth Service, sports development and infrastructure including N$140 million for basic sporting facilities across regions.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Local hockey umpire Siyabonga Martins has been promoted to the International Hockey Federation's International Panel of Umpires for indoor hockey, his second international promotion in as many years. Martins, who began officiating in 2016, aims to officiate at World Cup and Olympic Games events.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's School of Excellence Hockey Club claimed their inaugural Namibian 2025 Outdoor Hockey Men's Premier League title by defeating defending champions Windhoek Old Boys Sport Club 3-1, securing a place in the 2026 Africa Cup for Club Champions tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe from 24 to 31 January.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →