Namibian boxing referee and judge Moses Zauana has taken a significant step in his officiating career after successfully completing the prestigious World Boxing Council (WBC) convention in Bangkok, Thailand an achievement he says is ultimately aimed at developing boxing in Namibia.

Registered with the Namibian Boxing Commission since 2016, Moses has steadily built his reputation as a ring official after an early boxing career was cut short by injury. A former junior amateur boxer at school level, he turned to officiating out of passion for the sport and a desire to remain involved in its growth.

"I couldn't box any further, but I still loved boxing. Becoming an official was my way of contributing to the sport's development" Moses Zauana said.

Moses is also registered with the African Boxing Union (ABU), which is affiliated with the WBC. His trip to Bangkok marked his first appearance at a global WBC convention a platform he described as the highest level of boxing education for officials.

"At these conventions, we attend classes, write exams, and are graded according to categories as officials. It's where you learn the latest developments in boxing and where your experience is recognised internationally" Moses Zauana said.

His achievements extend beyond Bangkok. Earlier this year, Moses was honoured at an African convention in Tanzania, where he received a medal after being ranked among the top 20 officials out of more than 40 participants from across the continent.

"The WBC convention is like going to university. It certifies you as a worldwide official, not only within Africa. This is a major milestone for me" Moses Zauana said.

He stressed that the recognition is not a personal accolade but a collective gain for Namibian boxing.

"What I learn internationally must come back home. My achievement is the achievement of the Namibian Boxing Commission and Namibian boxers. Our duty as officials is to work with the commission to grow the sport" Moses Zauana said.

Moses has expressed readiness to mentor and train local referees and judges if given the opportunity, driven by his passion for youth development.

"I love boxing. I want to see young people taken off the streets and developed through the sport from amateur to professional level. Maybe one day we will have the Mayweathers of Namibia" Moses Zauana said.

Despite the success, Moses highlighted financial challenges faced by Namibian officials, noting that many international conventions have been self-funded, unlike counterparts from other African countries who receive institutional support. However, he acknowledged recent progress, thanking the Ministry of Sport for its late but crucial support that enabled his attendance in Bangkok.

Moses also expressed gratitude to the Namibian consulate in Thailand for logistical assistance and reiterated his commitment to using his international exposure to strengthen boxing standards and governance in Namibia