Also known as: WHS
Windhoek High School — secondary institution hosting sporting competitions, cultural events, and educational initiatives in Namibia's capital.
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The Namibian
Windhoek High School is where Tinus du Plessis matriculated in 2002
“Born and raised in Windhoek, Du Plessis first cut his teeth at Windhoek High School (WHS) where he matriculated in 2002, before taking his talent to the world stage.”
Tinus du Plessis, Namibia’s three-time World Cup warriorInformanté
Windhoek High School (WHS) hosted Maurer's Astronaut on Tour visit and presentation to learners
“Maurer was speaking at Windhoek High School (WHS) Stadium on Monday as part of his Astronaut on Tour visit to Windhoek, where he took learners through his journey from growing up in a German village to becoming an astronaut and living and working in space.”
Astronaut inspires Namibian learners with space journeyNew Era
Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium hosted the start and finish of the Nedbank Citi Dash race
“The race, which started and finished at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium, featured a 10 km Elite Run, followed by 10 km and 5 km fun runs, providing opportunities for runners of different abilities to participate.”
Nedbank Citi Dash draws runners to WindhoekThe Namibian
Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium hosted the starting and finishing point for the Nedbank Citi Dash
“Starting and finishing at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium, the event featured a 10km elite run, followed by 10km and 5km fun runs.”
Nedbank Citi Dash brings runners to the streets of WindhoekThe Namibian
Windhoek High School archers helped Namibia secure overall silver medal at AGA African Federation Tournament in Botswana
“Windhoek High School (WHS) archers helped Namibia secure an overall silver medal at the AGA African Federation Tournament held in Lobatse, Botswana.”
WHS archers help Namibia win silver in BotswanaThe Namibian
Windhoek High School will host the Nedbank Citi Dash on 6 September
“The biggest running event on the spring calendar, the Nedbank Citi Dash, will take place at the Windhoek High School (WHS) Vegkop Stadium on 6 September.”
All systems go for Nedbank Citi DashThe Namibian
Windhoek High School is hosting the Nedbank Citi Dash at its Vegkop Stadium on 6 September
“The Nedbank Citi Dash will take place at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium on 6 September and is co-sponsored by Namibia Health Plan, Pupkewitz Motors, DStv, Pepsi, Namibia Active Adventures, Checkers, Rent a Drum, Pupkewitz Megatech, and Cycletec.”
Namibia embraces running revolutionThe Namibian
Windhoek High School defeated Tsumeb Gymnasium 83-21 in Under 19 A final
“Under 19 A: Windhoek High School 83-21 Tsumeb Gymnasium”
Affies win Momentum Schools Super League titleThe Namibian
Windhoek High School lost to Windhoek Gymnasium 38-27
“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 High School is where hockey became more than an after-school activity for Kavikairiua
“The turning point came when he moved to Windhoek High School, where hockey became much more than an after-school activity.”
Personality of the week – Kavikairiua leading by example … captains NUST to USSA gloryTinus du Plessis, a Windhoek-born retired flanker who earned 54 caps for Namibia, represented the country at three Rugby World Cups and had a professional career in South African and English rugby.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Tinus du Plessis, a Windhoek-born retired flanker who earned 54 caps for Namibia, represented the country at three Rugby World Cups and had a professional career in South African and English rugby.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Matthias Maurer, who spent 177 days aboard the International Space Station during his Cosmic Kiss mission, addressed learners at Windhoek High School, urging them to pursue science and space exploration and sharing how his perspective changed upon seeing Earth from orbit.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Frank and Andrea Schlegel donated Grade 8 textbooks valued at N$160,000 to Windhoek High School as part of a long-standing commitment to supporting education.
21 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The sixth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash brought competitive athletes and recreational runners together for road running in Windhoek on Sunday, featuring a 10 km Elite Run and 10 km and 5 km fun runs. The Elite Run attracted 168 athletes, with Matias Simon winning the men's title in 29 minutes 40 seconds and Tuuli Angala winning the women's category in 35 minutes 50 seconds.
8 September 2026 · New Era →
The Nedbank Citi Dash brought competitive and recreational runners together in Windhoek on 6 September for a morning of road running, featuring 10km and 5km fun runs alongside a 10km elite competition. The 168-athlete elite run comprised 116 men and 52 women, with Matias Simon winning the men's category in 29 minutes and 40 seconds.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek High School archers competing on Namibia's development and national teams helped the country secure an overall silver medal at the AGA African Federation Tournament in Lobatse, Botswana, from 12 to 15 August, with the teams collectively producing six medals.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The sixth edition of Namibia's Nedbank Citi Dash will take place at Windhoek High School's Vegkop Stadium on 6 September, expected to attract over 2,000 runners across elite, recreational, and family categories.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is experiencing a surge in recreational running participation, driven by pandemic-era outdoor exercise freedoms and a global shift toward mental health and community fitness. The country now hosts more than 40 running events annually, with participation growing rapidly across all age groups and communities.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP) won the Momentum Schools u19 Super Rugby League title by defeating Windhoek Gymnasium 50-24 on Saturday, marking WAP's third title in history after previous victories in 2018 and 2019.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo presented a performance titled "Eshina Iyo ku topa topa" combining archival photos, recordings, and projections to narrate tales of Namibians evacuated to concentration camps like Shark Island during colonial times. The performance was part of opening an art symposium titled "Namibia and Germany: A New Ethics of Cooperation," which examines museum cooperation between the two nations.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played top-flight netball for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played for the love of the sport and not to please others. She excelled playing in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first black girl to play for Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Valery Pack-Mwashekele, a retired all-rounder who played for TransNamib, Civics, and United in the Khomas First Division, says she played netball for the love of the sport rather than to please others. She excelled in centre, goal-attack, and wing-attack positions and was the first Black player on Windhoek High School's netball team.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Matukaramove Kavikairiua, a defender and midfielder from Windhoek, captained the Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team to victory in the University Sport South Africa C Section tournament, adding to his career achievements including national team representation.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Organisers of the 2026 Nedbank Citi Dash aim to attract 5,000 participants when the running event returns to Windhoek on 5 and 6 September at Vegkop Stadium. The event has grown from a city race into a platform promoting health, fitness and community engagement, with participation rising to over 3,000 in recent years.
18 June 2026 · New Era →
The sixth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash, scheduled for 6 September, aims to break through 5,000 entrants by adding 5km and 10km races. The event has grown from 2,400 participants in 2024 to about 3,000 in 2025, with reduced entry fees for under-18 athletes to encourage youth participation.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Education directors have called for the N$10 school admission application fee to be made optional, warning that some parents may struggle to afford it despite the Ministry of Education permitting schools to charge up to N$10 to cover administrative costs.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lourika Groenewald, who taught English and Afrikaans at Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School for more than 17 years since 2008, has died. The school community and other local institutions have extended condolences, describing her as a dedicated and kind educator who made an impact on many lives.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Graham April, a 30-year-old former Namibia U20 rugby player and Unam Rugby Club member, died in a head-on car collision between Karibib and Usakos in Erongo region on Friday. The accident involved three vehicles; the driver of the vehicle that was overtaking was killed on the spot, and four passengers and a driver in another vehicle sustained multiple injuries.
2 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Ena Venter, founder of the Mascato Youth Choir, received a posthumous award recognizing her lifelong contribution to choral music in Namibia. Venter taught at multiple institutions including Suiderhof Primary School, the College of the Arts, and Windhoek High School, and led choirs that achieved international recognition through tours to countries including Israel, Germany, and Canada.
2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia Special Olympics president Charles Nyambe praised a recent Windhoek marathon that featured 533 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 2-kilometre, 5-kilometre, and 10-kilometre races and walks, alongside 1,300 public participants in a 21-kilometre race to raise awareness and funds. Nyambe said the event aimed to break barriers, foster understanding, and dispel myths about intellectual disabilities while highlighting the achievements of participants.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Jaythen Orange, a Namibian-born rugby player in the lock position, has been selected for the South African Under-20 Springbok squad for the SANZAAR U/20 Rugby Championship starting 27 April 2026. Orange, who plays for the University of Johannesburg, has earned congratulations from his former schools in Windhoek for his rapid progression in the sport.
20 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and leaders from across Namibia's political spectrum paid tribute to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo MP James Uerikua at a Wednesday memorial service, celebrating his legacy as a bridge-builder who commanded respect across party lines. Uerikua, who died in a car accident on 3 April along with his 14-year-old son Venturo, was praised for his dedication to inclusive development and democratic dialogue.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Former Otjozondjupa governor and parliamentarian James Unomasa Uerikua and his son Venturo, who died in an Easter weekend road accident, will be buried on Sunday at Otjiserandu in the Gam district. Memorial services are being held in Windhoek and along the funeral route to allow communities to pay respects.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Hundreds gathered in Otjozondjupa to pay respects to former governor and National Assembly member James Unomasa Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his 14-year-old son, Venturo. Former First Lady Monica Geingos and fellow leaders praised his legacy as a visionary who championed agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Unam player McHenry Kambatuku says Namibian rugby development is skewed toward the senior national team, leaving gaps at youth levels that need urgent attention through school programmes, better coaching, and consistent competition opportunities. He argues that early exposure to rugby, strong coaching, and local business support are essential to build the sport from grassroots level up.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Windhoek High School has paid tribute to Grade 8 pupil Venturo Uerikua, who died in a road accident in the Otjozondjupa region on Friday that also claimed the life of his father, National Assembly member and former Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua. The school said Venturo was a valued member of its community and extended condolences to his family, loved ones and friends.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namport Khomas Regional Debate Competition brought together 60 pupils from four circuits in Windhoek over the weekend. Albertina Nangombe from Eldorado Secondary School won female best speaker and overall best speaker, while Ravinias Silas from Windhoek High School took male best speaker honours.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek High School's netball programme is competing in the annual Waterkloof Netball Festival in Pretoria, South Africa, with four age-group teams travelling to play 11 games over four days against top South African schools. Coach Sune Verdoes emphasises that the team's culture is built on defensive discipline, accountability, and mental resilience, with preparation including fitness work, skills development, and psychological sessions.
27 March 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 →