The agriculture ministry has dissmised claims about a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak following confusion triggered by a media realease issued by Windhoek Gymnasium. …
No foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, says GovtNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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School where netball coach Liezel Garbers has worked for 17 years and where hand, foot and mouth disease was reported in 2026.
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- April 2026
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: Public Clarification Windhoek Gymnasium has been made aware of a suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease within the school community. …
URGENT MEDIA STATEMENT… She started her career at Pioneers Park Primary School, worked at Windhoek Gymnasium for four years, and spent two years at ABQ International School in Muscat. …
Jarman takes helm at WIS admissions… In addition, Innocentia Jacobs from the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule and André Hurter from Windhoek Gymnasium were delighted to receive brand-new laptops. …
Learners win three-week trip to Germany… A big role model of mine was former Silver Ferns player Maria Falou and my coaches, former Namibian national team star Emsie Oosthuizen and Salome Swarts.” Asked about her toughest opponents, Manale quickly cites Windhoek Gymnasium locally and recalls the Malawian under-13 side g …
Trust in what you contribute to your team – Manale- March 2026
… ment is now becoming a reality, so I want to thank Standard Bank for the long-term initiative it has undertaken with School of Excellence,” he says. “Apart from the players at Ella, some of the most talented children have also joined Windhoek High School, while Windhoek Gymnasium …
Handura building a new legacy at Ella du Plessis… 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 Garbers- February 2026
… Nyambe added that he is particularly excited to face Windhoek High School and Windhoek Gymnasium, describing them as the most challenging opponents and valuable opportunities for personal growth. …
Players anticipate 2026 NSSR League… Participating in schools this season include Kleine Professor Collage private school (KPC), Building Blocks Academy, Windhoek Gymnasium, Pioneers Park Primary, Steamfinity Academy, and Emma Hoogenhout. …
Focus Academy launches spelling series- December 2025
… 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 challenge
Agriculture & Land
Agriculture ministry clarifies no livestock foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
The News
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 →
Wednesday 29 April
Agriculture ministry clarifies no livestock foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
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 →
Sunday 26 April
Windhoek Gymnasium confirms hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak
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 →
Saturday 25 April
WIS appoints Jarman as head of admissions and marketing
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 →
Wednesday 15 April
Namibian learners win German trips at annual language competition
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 →
Friday 10 April
Former netball player Manale reflects on career, regrets
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 →
Friday 20 March
Coach Handura revives hockey at Ella du Plessis High School
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 →
Friday 13 March
Former netball star Liezel Garbers reflects on career
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 →
Thursday 26 February
NSSR unveils new kit ahead of 2026 junior rugby season
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 →
Wednesday 25 February
Focus Academy launches monthly spelling competition series 2026
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 →