Also known as: WHS
Windhoek High School — secondary school in Namibia that competes in netball, debate, and archery competitions, and mourned the death of Grade 8 pupil Venturo Uerikua in April 2026.
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The Namibian
WHS competes against WAP in u19 Schools Rugby League semifinal
The Namibian
Madelyn Jooste captained Windhoek High School first team undefeated from 1999 to 2001
“"I captained the WHS first team undefeated from 1999 to 2001," she says.”
Former hockey star relishes farm lifeLourika 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 →
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 →
The Namibia Street Classic, a World Athletics Category C ranked event costing about N$5 million, will take place on 27–28 March in Windhoek, featuring international athletes and Namibian stars including Christine Mboma. Organiser Henk Botha said the event will be Africa's first street athletics event and the largest sporting event hosted in Namibia, with live broadcasts on SuperSport and World Athletics platforms.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →