Also known as: WHS
Secondary school in Windhoek that hosts netball and archery competitions and mourned Grade 8 pupil Venturo Uerikua's death in April 2026.
Close to 180 archers from 13 schools across Namibia participated in the National Ranking Archery Shoot at Windhoek High School on Saturday. The event is part of the country's archery ranking series and serves as preparation for the African Archery Championships scheduled for August in Botswana.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
Close to 180 archers from 13 schools across Namibia participated in the National Ranking Archery Shoot at Windhoek High School on Saturday. The event is part of the country's archery ranking series and serves as preparation for the African Archery Championships scheduled for August in Botswana.
2 March 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah is reportedly pushing to end the practice of allocating state-funded mansions to former presidents, preferring instead to accept a portion of benefits for her own retirement home. The review of the Former Presidents' Pension and Other Benefits Act will also examine extending benefits to vice presidents, amid criticism that such perks are excessive given widespread hardship among ordinary Namibians.
27 February 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 →
Namibia will host a World Athletics-sanctioned street event on 27–28 March featuring international stars including shot putters Joe Kovacs and Tom Walsh, pole vaulters Sam Kendricks and Sandi Morris, and likely Swedish superstar Armand Duplantis. The event, to be held on Robert Mugabe Avenue, is described as the first international athletics street event in southern Africa, with a minimum prize purse of US$25,000.
30 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Theresa van der Westhuizen, who progressed from playing netball at Suiderhof Primary School to representing Namibia at international level and studying at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, has retired and now coaches and competes in age-group competitions while working in pharmaceuticals and raising three children.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
As schools open for the 2026 academic year, some parents remain unable to secure placements for their children, though Windhoek school principals report this year's admission process has been smoother than last year's with regional office support. Parents still seeking placements are advised to contact the Teachers' Resource Centre in Katutura.
13 January 2026 · Informanté →