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Namibia Sport Commission

Government body that strengthens sports structures, develops coaches, oversees sports federation elections, and distributes athlete rewards under Namibia's national sports policy.

2023-09-132026-08-28
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  1. August 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Namibia Sport Commission has launched a regional capacity-building tour across five regions

    Source

    “The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has launched a regional capacity-building tour to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches and expand sporting opportunities across five regions.”

    Sport commission launches regional capacity drive

  3. The Namibian

    Namibia Sport Commission issued a public apology for incorrect 'dummy cheques' presented to athletes at Commonwealth team welcoming ceremony

    Source

    “The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has issued a public apology for the incorrect 'dummy cheques' presented to athletes at the Commonwealth team welcoming ceremony.”

    Sport commission apologises for dummy cheques error

  4. Windhoek Observer

    Namibia Sport Commission administered government's sports reward policy providing N$195 000 to medallists and coaches

    Source

    “The three medallists and their coaches were recognised with monetary rewards totalling N$195 000 under the government's sports reward policy, administered through the Namibia Sport Commission.”

    YOUNG OBSERVER | Young boxers prove Namibia can compete on the world stage

  5. Informanté

    Namibia Sport Commission apologised for displaying incorrectly branded dummy cheques at Commonwealth team ceremony

    Source

    “THE Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has apologised for the display of incorrectly branded dummy cheques during the official welcome ceremony for Team Namibia following the 2026 Commonwealth Games, while assuring the public that the printing error will not affect the athletes' monetary rewards.”

    Sport Commission apologises for incorrect dummy cheques at Commonwealth team homecoming

  6. Informanté

    Namibia Sport Commission accepted full responsibility for the printing error incident

    Source

    “Although the commission said the error originated from one of its affiliated federations, the Namibia National Olympic Committee, it accepted full responsibility for the incident.”

    Sport Commission apologises for incorrect dummy cheques at Commonwealth team homecoming
  7. July 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Namibia Sport Commission announced the temporary appointment of Alfeus Benjamin as member and board chairperson, effective 28 July until 31 December

    Source

    “The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has announced the temporary appointment of Alfeus Benjamin as a member and board's chairperson, effective 28 July until 31 December.”

    NSC appoints Alfeus Benjamin as board interim chairperson

  9. The Namibian

    Namibia Sport Commission congratulated the team on its Facebook page

    Source

    “The Namibia Sport Commission congratulated the team on it's Facebook page.”

    Unified Gladiators win gold at Unified Soccer World Cup
  10. May 2026

  11. The Namibian

    Namibia Sport Commission announced phase two of National Youth Games trials cancelled

    Source

    “The Namibia Sport Commission has announced that phase two of the National Youth Games trials has been cancelled.”

    Youth Games trials cancelled
  12. February 2026

  13. New Era

    Namibia Sport Commission received N$750 million annual allocation for 2026/27 to 2028/29

    Source

    “Namibia's Sport, Youth, and National Service sector has received a welcome financial boost, with the 2026/27 allocation rising by N$70.6 million to a total of N$750 million annually for the next three years.”

    N$70.6m boost for sport, youth, and national service … Sport community lauds N$750m allocation
  14. October 2024

  15. The Namibian

    Namibia Sport Commission expressed support and commitment to hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup and developing sports

    Source

    “Mwiya expressed the commission's support and congratulated Netball Namibia "for securing the bid to host this important tournament."”

    Namibia to host Africa Netball Cup
Sport

Namibia Sport Commission launches regional capacity-building tour

The News

The Namibia Sport Commission has launched a regional capacity-building initiative running from 17 to 29 August across five regions, beginning in Katima Mulilo, to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches, and expand sporting opportunities. The tour involves engagement with regional sport officers, coaches, federation representatives, and athletes to address regional challenges and align development strategies with national standards.

19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Namibia Sport Commission launches regional capacity-building tour

    The Namibia Sport Commission has launched a regional capacity-building initiative running from 17 to 29 August across five regions, beginning in Katima Mulilo, to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches, and expand sporting opportunities. The tour involves engagement with regional sport officers, coaches, federation representatives, and athletes to address regional challenges and align development strategies with national standards.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 7 August

  1. Namibia Sport Commission apologizes for incorrect dummy cheques artwork

    The Namibia Sport Commission issued a public apology for presenting dummy cheques to boxing athletes returning with medals from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the cheques were incorrectly printed with International Olympic Committee and NNOC artwork instead of approved Ministry artwork.

    7 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Three Namibian boxers win medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Namibia's boxing team delivered medal success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Tryagain Morning Ndevelo winning silver and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claiming bronze. The athletes received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport and were recognised with monetary rewards totalling N$195 000 under the government's sports reward policy.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Sport Commission apologises for branding error on dummy cheques

    The Namibia Sport Commission has apologised for incorrectly branded dummy cheques presented to boxing medallists during the Commonwealth Games team homecoming ceremony, with the cheques mistakenly printed using IOC and NNOC branding instead of the approved Ministry branding. The commission assured the public that the printing error will not affect the athletes' monetary rewards.

    6 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 3 August

  1. Immanuel Hamukwaya elected new Namibia Boxing Federation president

    The Namibia Sport Commission congratulated the Namibia Boxing Federation on holding a Special Elective Congress that elected Immanuel Hamukwaya as the new president, filling a vacancy left by former president Jeremiah Ndjembo. The NSC praised the federation for conducting a transparent, peaceful, and democratic election that reflected strong governance.

    3 August 2026 · New Era →

Friday 31 July

  1. NSC appoints Alfeus Benjamin interim chairperson until December

    The Namibia Sport Commission has announced the temporary appointment of Alfeus Benjamin as a board member and chairperson, effective 28 July until 31 December, to ensure continuity of governance after five board members' terms expired on 30 June. Benjamin, formerly chief executive of the Municipality of Swakopmund, brings executive leadership experience and expertise in strategic management and policy implementation.

    31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 13 July

  1. Namibia's Unified Gladiators win gold at Paris Unified Soccer World Cup

    Namibia's Unified Gladiators won the gold medal in the Women's Division 2 category at the Special Olympics Unified Soccer World Cup in Paris, defeating Egypt 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw. It was Namibia's second gold at the Special Olympics Unified Cup, and their first in Division 2.

    13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Namibian tennis players compete in South African tournaments

    Namibia's top junior and senior tennis players will compete in upcoming South African tournaments from May 2026, including the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament and the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, as part of preparation for regional and international representation.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. National Youth Games trials phase two cancelled

    The Namibia Sport Commission has cancelled phase two of the National Youth Games trials, which were scheduled for 14 to 17 May, affecting football, boxing, and netball. The cancellation was due to unforeseen circumstances.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. New platform launched to develop Namibian athletics talent

    The Collective, a new initiative founded by Hanjo de Klerk, aims to unify Namibian athletics by identifying and nurturing young athletes through structured coaching, performance tracking and partnerships with schools and government bodies. The platform targets U/15, U/17 and U/19 athletes across multiple regions and seeks to create a clear development pathway from grassroots to international competition by 2030.

    16 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Deputy minister presents youth, sports budget for 2026/27

    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 →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Green Buffaloes win both divisions at Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament

    Zambia's Green Buffaloes Volleyball Club won both the male and female divisions at the 2026 Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament in Swakopmund, which featured 39 teams including 11 making their debut. The tournament director highlighted the emergence of young talent and rising standards in Namibian volleyball, with plans to expand the event next year to include teams from more regions.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. New NRSDF president pledges to develop rural sport talent

    Japandera Kamburona, newly elected president of the Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation, aims to collaborate with regional associations to nurture grassroots talent in football and netball across rural areas. Despite challenges including infrastructure deficits, equipment shortages, and limited funding, the federation runs year-long tournaments that have produced players competing in premier leagues in Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Brave Gladiators eligible for rewards under sport policy

    The Brave Gladiators' Cosafa Women's Championship victory qualifies them for monetary rewards under Namibia's National Sport Reward Policy, though the specific Cosafa competition lacks a defined reward category in the current policy structure.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 27 February

  1. Sports sector gets N$750m annual allocation through 2029

    Namibia's Sport, Youth, and National Service sector has received a N$70.6 million budget increase to N$750 million annually for the next three financial years as part of the broader N$83.6 billion MTEF for the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture. Sport expert Isack Hamata welcomed the boost as a signal that government views sport as a core pillar of human capital development rather than a peripheral luxury, though he cautioned that success depends on execution.

    27 February 2026 · New Era →

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