Windhoek Gymnasium — school competing in Momentum Schools rugby and MTC HopSol youth soccer leagues, reporting hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in April 2026.
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The Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium lead group B on 28 points in under-19 league
“Windhoek Gymnasium lead group B on 28 points, followed by Ramblers (26), Swallows (20), SKW (17), Prolific (10), St Paul's College (nine) and Brave SC (six).”
MTC Hopsol Youth League nears knockout stagesThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium moved up to second place on the Momentum Schools Under-19 Rugby log
“Windhoek Gymnasium moved up to second place on the Momentum Schools Under-19 Rugby log after grinding out a 38-27 victory against Windhoek High School (WHS) on Wednesday night.”
Windhoek Gymnasium go secondNew Era
Windhoek Gymnasium beat Prolific Soccer Club 1-0
“The U/19 boys were in action at the Trustco United football field when Windhoek Gymnasium beat Prolific Soccer Club 1-0.”
WHK Gym survives scare to win 1-0 against Prolific SC … DTS, Baller Boys settle for a 0-0 drawThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium issued a notice about an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) at the school
“The ministry says the clarification follows confusion after Windhoek Gymnasium issued a notice about an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) at the school.”
No foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, says GovtInformanté
Windhoek Gymnasium has been made aware of a suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease within the school community
“Windhoek Gymnasium has been made aware of a suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease within the school community.”
URGENT MEDIA STATEMENTInformanté
Windhoek Gymnasium closed affected pre-school classes as a precautionary measure
“The affected pre-school classes have been closed as a precautionary measure, and parents have been asked to monitor their children for symptoms, including fever, sore throat, reduced appetite, mouth sores and small blisters on the hands or feet.”
URGENT MEDIA STATEMENTThe Namibian
Liezel Garbers has been coaching at Windhoek Gymnasium for past 17 years
“Garbers, who attributes her excellent performance to hard training, has been coaching at Windhoek Gymnasium for the past 17 years.”
Use your talent – former netball star Liezel GarbersThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium's Citadel secured third place with +17.7% return
“Windhoek Gymnasium's Citadel secured third place with +17.7%, while Unam's One Courage Fund Research claimed second place with +21.3%.”
Unam strategists conquer investment challengeThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium beat Walvis Bay Private School 34-15
“Windhoek Gymnasium, meanwhile, beat Walvis Bay Private School 34-15 at the coast to move up to 29 points in fourth place on the log.”
Big wins for WHS, MoriaThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium is where fitness testing will be conducted
“We're doing our fitness testing this afternoon at the Windhoek Gymnasium field.”
Welwitschias’ preparations take shapeThe MTC Hopsol Youth League, launched in 2017 and now in its 10th year, continues with more than 120 teams from 26 clubs competing across age groups from under-nine to under-19, with player numbers growing from about 800 to more than 2,300 since inception.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Hopsol Youth League, launched in 2017 and now in its 10th year, continues with more than 120 teams from 26 clubs competing across age groups from under-nine to under-19, with player numbers growing from about 800 to more than 2,300 since inception.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Gymnasium defeated rival Windhoek High School 38–27 in the Momentum Schools Under-19 Rugby competition on Wednesday night, moving to second place on the log. The match swung back and forth before Gymnasium's forward pressure wore down their opponents in the second half.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Gymnasium defeated Prolific Soccer Club 1-0 in the MTC HopSol Youth League U/19 boys match, with the winning goal coming from an own goal after a failed clearance. The cold weather affected the pace of play, with few goal-scoring opportunities from either side.
23 June 2026 · New Era →
The agriculture ministry clarified that confusion over hand, foot and mouth disease reported at Windhoek Gymnasium does not indicate a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in livestock. The ministry explained the two diseases are distinct: hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral illness affecting humans, while foot-and-mouth disease affects cloven-hoofed animals.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Gymnasium High School has reported a suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease within the school community. Affected classes have been closed as a precaution, and the school clarified that this viral illness affecting young children is distinct from livestock foot-and-mouth disease reported in South Africa.
26 April 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek International School has appointed Christelien Jarman, a Grade 1 teacher since 2021, as its new head of admissions and marketing effective August, replacing Carol Heimstadt who held the role since 2001. Jarman brings experience from Pioneers Park Primary School, Windhoek Gymnasium, and ABQ International School in Muscat.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia's annual German Language Competition saw 39 learners from 21 schools compete, with two winners awarded three-week trips to Germany and others receiving laptops and headsets. The competition, organised with the German-Namibian Society, has run for nearly 40 years to promote German language learning among Grade 10 and 11 students.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Roberta Manale, a Walvis Bay-born former Blue Waters goal defence player, shares her netball career journey from primary school through club competitions, including national youth team appearances. Though she stepped away from competitive netball to focus on university studies, Manale reflects on her achievements, regrets leaving the sport, and advises young players to value every opportunity and trust in their contributions to their team.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Hockey coach Erwin Handura has revived hockey at Ella du Plessis High School after a 20-year absence, with junior players brought from regions through the Standard Bank Development Programme already winning gold and silver medals at a recent tournament.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liezel Garbers, a former TransNamib Netball Club and Namibian national team goal-attack, recalled her international netball career, including representing Namibia at the 1995 Netball World Cup in Birmingham where she was the team's top scorer. Now coaching at Windhoek Gymnasium for 17 years and organising the Capricorn Schools Netball Super League, Garbers has raised four daughters and advises young players to use their God-given talent to the best of their ability.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Secondary Schools Rugby league unveiled its new kit for the 2026 season during a sponsorship engagement at Hage Geingob Stadium, with 12 teams set to compete in the Premier League alongside teams in the B, C and D leagues. Players expressed optimism about the coming season, with last year's winning captain and other team leaders highlighting expectations for increased competition and personal development.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Focus Academy has launched Season 2 of the Spelltacular Spelling Series, running monthly from February to November 2026 with each edition focused on a specific grade from Grade 7 down to Grade 2. The program coordinator says the grade-specific approach allows for better attention to learners' different understanding capacities and aims to improve vocabulary, spelling accuracy, confidence, and public speaking skills.
25 February 2026 · New Era →