In a jubilant celebration of 75 years of commitment to empowering learners and shaping future leaders, Dr. Lemmer High School marked this milestone with the Nedbank Relay Championship competition.

The event was filled with various activities, including the 100, 200, and 400-metre runs. 

Teachers and learners from schools as far as the Namakwa Region in South Africa joined the celebration, highlighting the school's impact beyond its immediate community.

The Gobabis-based Omaheke Runners Athletics Club will send a team of five athletes to represent them at the Botswana pre-tour Grand Prix scheduled to take place this coming Saturday in Gaborone.

As part of the trip to Gaborone the club has assembled a team based on their financial standing at the moment.

The team, according to its Chairperson Zelda Katjingisiua, has what it takes to end among the medal collectors.

Athletics is one of the most popular sports in the country as athletes travel across the world, breaking records and effortlessly putting Namibia on the map.Well-known coach Henk Botha discussed the development of the sport this week.

As Namibia marks 33 years of Independence, NBC sport spoke to coach Henk Botha about the development of the athletics sector over the years.