Author: Hee-Dee Walenga
UCI President Hopes for Africa to Produce World Champion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) president, David Lappartient, stated that his wish is for Africa to produce a world champion within the next 10 years. Lappartient has been a proponent of growing the sport on the…
David Namwandi Trust – Helping Namibian Athletes Thrive
By: Hee-Dee Walenga A week ago, Flame “Special One” Nangolo beat Steve Bagwasi from Botswana to successfully defend his WBO Africa Junior Lightweight title and remain undefeated (14-0). Nangolo fought against Bagwasi at the Roman Catholic Hall in…
N$345,000 in Prizes up for Grabs at 11th Navachab Half Marathon
By: Hee-Dee Walenga During the final press conference before the 11th edition of the Navachab half marathon taking place this Saturday in Karibib, race director Berthold Karumendu revealed that nine companies have been added to the existing slate…
Bringing Tennis to Rundu
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Since 2021, the Rundu Tennis Academy has been teaching young residents of Rundu the game of tennis. Korea Roseman, a former football coach, received his International Tennis Federation (ITF) coaching certification in 2022 and…
Localisation a Crucial Component in Renewable Energy Boom
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Experts and observers have indicated that localisation of the booming renewable energy is a crucial component to create value for Namibians. This was highlighted in one of the discussions that took place at the…
Nedbank Hosts Biggest Citi Dash to Date
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Nedbank Namibia hosted the 5th Nedbank Citi Dash on Sunday morning in Windhoek. Over 2,500 runners of all ages and abilities competed in the increasingly popular event. Nedbank Namibia’s Communication and PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge, spoke on…
Innovation at the Forefront of Africa’s Financial Inclusion Initiatives
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia successfully hosted the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund throughout last week. The forum facilitated global discussions, whilst stimulating the Namibian economy. One such example of this stimulation was how 27 hotels…
Inclusive Green Financing for Namibia Critical – BoN
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ebson Uanguta, emphasised the importance of the central bank creating an environment for Namibians to take advantage of green financing, saying that the reality of climate change,…
FNB Schools Mountain Bike League Draws to an Exciting Close
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The final leg of the 2025 FNB Schools Mountain Bike League season came to an end on Saturday morning at the IJG trails in Windhoek. The league kicked off in March, with Windhoek and Swakopmund designated…
16-Year-Old Sets National Record at National Athletics Championships
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 2025 Senior Athletics Championships took place at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend. Athletes from all over the country competed to put themselves in contention for the 2026 Africa Championships and Commonwealth Games. …