Chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), Freddy Mwiya, says 2026 is expected to be a far better year for sport in the country, with early planning and structured preparation identified as the main pillars for success.
Mwiya said that the Commission has learned valuable lessons from 2025, particularly the importance of advance preparation, especially for international competitions and Team Namibia programmes.
“One of the biggest lessons from last year is that advance preparation is key. For Team Namibia to perform, funding and logistical arrangements must be made early. That is why we will continue to advise the government to always avail funds in advance for Team Namibia preparations,” Mwiya said.
Looking ahead, the NSC’s key priorities for 2026 include ensuring Namibia’s participation in major international events. These include the AUSC Region Five Youth Games, the Youth Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the African Games, scheduled for January next year, at which Team Namibia’s preparation will be critical. Mwiya said that despite numerous challenges in 2025, the Commission delivered on its mandate.
“Against many challenges, we remained on top of the game and delivered. We operate with a very small staff complement, yet my team continues to do more work than what is required,” he said.
He added that the NSC will be implementing a new organisational structure this year, which is expected to enhance efficiency and strengthen delivery across all areas of its mandate.
Defining what success would look like at the end of 2026, Mwiya said the Commission aims to see improved coordination, better-prepared national teams, and consistent support to affiliates, particularly in preparation for international competitions.
Regarding funding for sport development in 2026, Mwiya said the Commission is not yet in a position to comment.
“We cannot comment on funding at this stage as the budget has not yet been finalised. Once the budget is approved, the NSC is expected to outline how funds will be distributed across federations, as well as the measures that will be put in place to ensure transparency and accountability in the allocation process,” he said.
