Nedbank Cycle Challenge launched in Windhoek

Breadcrumb

Pictured in the first frame: (from left) Windhoek City Police Traffic Department Assistant Sergeant, Esther Kangueehi; President of the Namibia Cycling Federation, Axel Theissen; Nedbank Namibia Chief Financial Officer, JG van Graan; Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Hon. Agnes Tjongarero; NHP Marketing and Communication Manager, Kwedhi Amagulu; Windhoek Pedal Power Cycling Club representative, Brian Key; and Nedbank Namibia Communication and PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge

Namibian Boxers too strong for Malawi and SA

Breadcrumb

The much-anticipated "Back To Action" boxing bonanza took place Saturday night at the Safari Court and Hotel. 

The event, which was attended by the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, and the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, hosted 15 bouts altogether.

The first Namibian to take on a foreign boxer Saturday night was Lazarus Shaningwa.

He got into the ring with Israel Kammwamba from Malawi, winning the fight on points.

Harry Simon Junior then took on Limbani Chikapa in the welterweight category.

NYS programmes instill discipline and cultivate sense of volunteerism among trainees

Breadcrumb

The Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, says she is pleased with the National Youth Service programmes such as civic training, which she said instills discipline and cultivates a sense of volunteerism among the trainees.

Tjongarero said this at the 13th Pass-out Parade at Reitfontein in the Otjozondjupa Region.
 
Tjongarero says NYS plays a pivotal role in mobilising youths to contribute to the country's economic development goals as well as in fighting poverty.