Also known as: NSC
Namibia Sports Commission — government agency overseeing athlete development, sport governance, and federation management; organizing 2026 Creative Sport Tourism Expo and managing national team deployments.
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The Namibian
Namibia Sports Commission apologised for crowning the wrong top recipient and other blunders
“The Namibia Annual Sport Awards (Nasa) organisers on Monday apologised for crowning the wrong top recipient and other blunders made in Windhoek on Saturday.”
Namibia sport awards apologise for blundersThe Namibian
Namibia Sports Commission took over chairmanship of bilateral agreement from Botswana counterpart in December
“THE Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) in December took over the chairmanship of an agreement from its Botswana counterpart.”
NSC takes over bilateral chairmanshipThe Namibian
Namibia Sports Commission entered into agreement with Botswana National Sports Commission in 2022 on sport development
“The NSC entered into an agreement with the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) in 2022, looking into sport development and sport implementation programmes in the two countries.”
NSC takes over bilateral chairmanshipThe Namibian
Namibia Sports Commission initiated the process of adding taekwondo to its register
“To that end, the NTF have secured support from abroad through the Namibia Sports Commission, which initiated the process of adding taekwondo to its register.”
Taekwondo kicks off in NamibiaThe Race Wars drag-racing event between South Africa and Namibia drew a larger-than-expected crowd to the Tony Rust Race Track near Windhoek, with 65 car and motorcycle entries competing and organizers noting strong local and cross-border interest.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Race Wars drag-racing event between South Africa and Namibia drew a larger-than-expected crowd to the Tony Rust Race Track near Windhoek, with 65 car and motorcycle entries competing and organizers noting strong local and cross-border interest.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission has appointed an interim committee to oversee the Namibia Traditional Sport and Games Federation, tasked with stabilising federation affairs, implementing an official playbook, and organising an elective congress within 12 months. The committee will also promote, coordinate and administer indigenous games nationwide and establish regional structures.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission and Emeraldsand Platforms are organizing the country's first Creative Sport Tourism Expo, scheduled for September 2–4 at Dr Hage Geingob Stadium, aimed at leveraging sport, creativity and tourism to drive economic growth and showcase Namibian talent. The event is expected to attract over 18,000 visitors and 3,000 competing athletes.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Botswana held a high-level bilateral engagement between their sports commissions in Gaborone to review progress under a 2021 Memorandum of Understanding and map a stronger path for regional sport development. The partnership has yielded results in athlete support, high-performance preparation, sport governance and regional cooperation through athlete exchanges, joint training camps, and event hosting.
7 May 2026 · New Era →
A national swim team supported by the Namibia Podium Performance Programme has been sent to the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May, featuring eleven swimmers alongside a coach and team manager. The championships are expected to attract over 400 swimmers from 41 countries, and will introduce a new inter-zonal event where selected athletes represent Africa's four aquatic zones.
6 May 2026 · New Era →
Eight Namibian wrestlers will compete at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria from 27 April to 4 May, fully funded and prepared by the Sports Commission. The delegation, led by national coach Luis Paz, includes 2023 African champion Calvin Dreyer and senior woman wrestler Ester Abraham, who is training in Ivory Coast under an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 Sports Commission board has outlined a new strategic direction focused on governance, performance, and athlete development following a recent leadership retreat, with the board aligning on four pillars: performance excellence, robust governance, financial sustainability, and structured athlete development.
22 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission has adopted a clustered competition model for the National Youth Games to select Namibian athletes for the African Union Sport Council Region 5 Youth Games in Maputo. The new approach groups sports codes and regions into competition hubs to reduce costs while maintaining fair and transparent selection across 11 sport codes through regional and sport-specific trials scheduled for May.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Players from marginalised communities will represent Namibia at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games in Mozambique later this year, selected through community games held by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. The 2026 National Youth Games will use a clustered format to manage a reduced budget.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sport betting company Castlebet has pledged N$300,000 to the Namibia Horse Racing Association's annual event in July at Rehoboth, with funds earmarked for securing a suitable racing track. The Namibia Sports Commission says the sponsorship is crucial given uncertain government funding and the need for private sector partnerships.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association spent approximately N$700,000 on the funeral of former secretary general Charles Siyauya and N$400,000 on that of executive member Michael Situde, raising concerns among insiders about the lack of a formal funeral policy and alignment with the organisation's development mandate. NFA officials disputed some details but acknowledged the absence of clear guidelines, while former leadership and current executives questioned whether such expenditure was justified given underfunding of youth football programmes.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Boxing Federation held a national boxing championship in Keetmanshoop featuring more than 150 boxers from all 14 regions, with organizers noting strong growth in women's boxing and emerging talent ready to represent Namibia at international competitions including the Commonwealth Games. Erongo region won overall with 12 gold medals, and individual award winners included Misha Araes (best woman boxer), Immanuel Ndjike (best junior boxer), and Sinoka Sakaria (best male boxer).
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Union Sports Council Region 5 chief executive has begun a strategic mission to Europe to foster global partnerships in innovation, inclusive sport, and technology across southern Africa. The initiative includes engagements with organizations such as the Global Disability Innovation Hub and Loughborough University, with focus on inclusivity in sport and research collaboration.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
At a sport federations' assembly, Minister Sanet Steenkamp called on federations to remain disciplined, transparent and united, emphasizing that the government has allocated N$750 million to sport within a three-year framework and expects accountability in financial management and governance. Executive director Gerard Vries stressed the need for financial prudence and collaboration among stakeholders, noting that internal division weakens progress while unity strengthens impact.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association held its annual general meeting to map out the racing season, approving amendments to juvenile racing regulations and prize money distribution, and confirming a provisional schedule of 11 events with the Independence Race in Gobabis as the season opener. The association is seeking to extend its current MTC sponsorship and engage new sponsors while ensuring compliance with the Namibia Sports Commission.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
The FootGolf Namibia Federation will hold an Open Day on 28 February 2026 at Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund to introduce the sport and promote the newly established federation, which is officially registered with the Namibia Sports Commission and affiliated with international footgolf bodies. The free event, open to all experience levels, aims to attract beginners and build partnerships with coastal golf clubs and communities.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Horse Racing Association will convene its annual general meeting in Windhoek on Saturday to address 2026 budget, rule changes, sponsorship challenges, and competition calendars. Key agenda items include prize money percentages, juvenile horses, horse passports and vaccinations, and entrance fees.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
The School of Excellence Hockey Club represented Namibia at the Africa Cup for Club Championship in Harare, Zimbabwe, fielding its youngest team to date and winning their opening match against Uganda. The club's director says the continental exposure was vital for player development ahead of domestic league play.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Professional Padel League (NPPL) officially begins today as the country's first unified competitive platform for padel. Founded by Padel Addicts and LIV Padel Windhoek to meet growing demand, the year-round league will feature an 11 to 22-week season with consistent weekly play and three major weekend tournaments.
9 February 2026 · New Era →
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup begins at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium today, while the coming weeks feature hiking excursions, baking courses, live music, running clubs, and recurring leisure activities across Windhoek including quiz nights, comedy evenings, and various fitness events.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup starts today at FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium, while upcoming activities include hiking, sourdough baking, live music, quiz nights, theatre training, and relay races throughout January. Various events across Windhoek and Academia offer leisure and competitive opportunities, with entry fees ranging from free to N$1,200.
17 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association is recruiting a new Secretary General, a key administrative post. Football analysts say the ideal candidate must combine sports expertise with strong corporate governance skills, integrity, and the ability to attract sponsorship and rebuild public confidence in the association.
16 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator says advance preparation and early funding for international competitions are key lessons from 2025 that will guide the country's sporting ambitions in 2026, including participation in the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and African Games.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Tennis Association has selected a junior team to compete in the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, from 8 to 13 January in under-14 and under-16 categories. The tournament serves as a regional pathway to the African Junior Championships and offers young players international ranking points and experience.
8 January 2026 · The Namibian →