SPORT DEVELOPMENT ... Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) corporate affairs manager John Ekongo says a sport association's ability to develop a certain sport is one of the key areas MTC looks at before granting a sponsorship. Ekongo recalled when the Namibia Volleyball Federation approached MTC seeking sponsorship. He was speaking at the award ceremony of the MTC National Volleyball League at Swakopmund on Sunday. Video: Enoke Kaumba | The Namibian

SPORT SUPPORT ... Khomas Netball chairperson Dimitri Bittler says corporate entities need to support netball for the sport to continue growing. He said this during the fifth round of games in the Khomas Netball League in Windhoek on Saturday. Video: Ester Mbathera | The Namibian

The Namibian government, through the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service, is hosting a key meeting in Windhoek for Chef De Missions (CDMs) and General Team Managers (GTMs). This session will help prepare for the 2024 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in June 2025, covering logistics, venues, and operations. 64 officials, including CDMs, team managers, and representatives from 14 Confederations, are attending to ensure smooth planning for the event. | Nbcsport | Facebook

FINE TUNING ... Namibia's para-athletes testing the track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi ahead the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships which start on Saturday. Video: MEIYSAC | The Namibian

In a milestone moment for Namibian beach volleyball, the nation welcomed back its U18 teams from international competition in Gambia, while also proudly introducing its first-ever candidates for international beach volleyball refereeing certification. The event marks a significant step forward in the development of both athletes and officials in the sport. #myzone #volleyball #youth #nma #nmh #sports #beachvolleyball | My Zone

STATE OF THE ARTS ... The Namibia University of Science and Technology on Wednesday launched its Department of Digital Arts and Animation. Speaking at the event was minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp. "With this launch, we send the powerful message that we're taking the creative industry very seriously," she said. Video: Karin Eloff @nustnamibia @nustfcisociety | The Namibian