Organization that administers Namibia's sports development, funding, athlete rewards, and regional capacity-building initiatives.
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New Era
Namibia Sport Commission received N$750 million annual allocation for 2026/27 to 2028/29
“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 allocationThe Namibian
Namibia Sport Commission expressed support and commitment to hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup and developing sports
“Mwiya expressed the commission's support and congratulated Netball Namibia "for securing the bid to host this important tournament."”
Namibia to host Africa Netball CupThe seventh edition of the Namibia Sport Expo launches October 1–4 at Swakopmund's Dome, featuring exhibitions, a high-performance conference, and competitions to showcase sport codes and create awareness of opportunities within the sector.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
The seventh edition of the Namibia Sport Expo launches October 1–4 at Swakopmund's Dome, featuring exhibitions, a high-performance conference, and competitions to showcase sport codes and create awareness of opportunities within the sector.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya has called for a fundamental transformation of sport financing models across the continent, proposing a five-layer architecture combining government funding, development funds, philanthropic vehicles, endowments, and commercial revenue generation, while ensuring commercial sport subsidises public-interest sport.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →