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 awarded trophies and monetary awards to twins Twahafa and Twapewa Negumbo for top achievements
“They have been receiving trophies and monetary awards from the school, as well as from the corporate sector, for their top achievements ever since Grade 3.”
Allegations of exam favouritism baseless – education ministryThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium compete in u19 Super League final against WHS on Saturday
“Back home, the finals of the Standard Bank Namibia Schools Rugby Tournament take place at the Hage Geingob Stadium with WHS taking on Windhoek Gymnasium in the u19 Super League final on Saturday afternoon.”
Namibia Sport FixturesThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium hosts Capricorn Group Schools Netball finals this weekend
“In other sport this weekend, the Capricorn Group Schools Netball finals will be held at Windhoek Gymnasium's courts, and the MTC Netball Premier League continues with matches at the Khomasdal Stadium.”
Namibia Sport FixturesThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium is the school of Alexandra Scheepers, a 14-year-old high jump and long jump competitor
“Fourteen-year-old Windhoek Gymnasium pupil, Scheepers, is looking forward to her trip to South America and to improve her personal bests in the high jump and long jump events.”
Namibian juniors seek success in BrazilThe Namibian
Windhoek Gymnasium defeated Walvis Bay Private School 45-15 in Capricorn Group Schools Netball u17 match
“Herme Silver of Whk Gym and Nazneen Stuart of Walvis Bay Private School interviewed on Whk Gym's 45-15 win in their Capricorn Group Schools Netball u17 match on 20.05.23.”
Windhoek Gymnasium 45-15 Walvis Bay Private SchoolThe 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 →