sports development

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Namibia

FNB Cricket Namibia ground primed for international fixtures

FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (Photo: Cricket Namibia Facebook) The FNB Namibia Cricket Ground is prepared to host international cricket, including the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Cricket Namibia CEO Johan Muller said the venue meets all international standards and is equipped to deliver world-class experiences for players and fans alike. He said that hosting these tournaments will strengthen local cricket development […]

today10 September, 2025

Business / Economics

SMEs, skills, and youth take centre stage at 15th Eenhana Expo

The 15th Eenhana Annual Trade and Business Expo is currently underway in the Ohangwena Region. A new feature at this year’s event is a cooking training and competition designed to develop skills among small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumua says the expo is focused on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, sport, arts, and health. The event aims to give local businesses and young people a platform to showcase […]

today30 July, 2025

Namibia

Ondangwa’s Deputy Mayor Urges Support for Sports Development

  Ondangwa Town Council Deputy Mayor, Esther Auala, has called on residents and businesses to support sports initiatives both morally and financially. Speaking at the council’s handover of N$50,000 to KK Palace Football Club on Thursday, Auala emphasized the importance of investing in local sports. This report was compiled by our Northern correspondent, Maria Namupala.  

today7 February, 2025

Local

2024 Capricorn Schools Netball League launched

      Capricorn Group has once again confirmed its commitment to schools' netball in Namibia by announcing its continued sponsorship of the annual Capricorn Schools Netball League. The League will officially commence on Friday, 17 May 2024, with the start of the first League matches in Windhoek, and conclude with the national play-offs by 24 August 2024. Capricorn Group has been sponsoring the Schools Netball League since 2017 when […]

today15 May, 2024

Africa

NBA Africa-Africell collaboration points to the growing influence of private sector in Africa sport

      By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency   The recent unveiling of a new indoor basketball court by NBA Africa and Angolan telecoms company Africell is another example of how private sector partnerships are helping to fast-forward sports development across Africa, while governments are missing the opportunity, according to a Nigerian sports analyst. Sports and entertainment expert Adedamilola Adedotun, lead sports strategist at The Temple in Nigeria, […]

today17 April, 2024