News Bulletin of 18 January 2026, 12pm

Teenage sprint sensation Bayanda Walaza is set to make his first-ever indoor appearance at the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Madrid on the 6th February. He will be competing in the stacked men’s 60m field. Widely regarded as the world’s fastest teenager, Walaza’s return marks a key milestone as he steps into senior athletics. His comeback follows a hamstring injury at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. This forced him to miss the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Coaches and fans alike will be eager to see if Walaza can translate his outdoor speed to the indoor track, kicking off what promises to be an exciting year for the young sprinter.

Namibia has welcomed the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup, marking the country’s first time hosting a Cricket World Cup. The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, will be co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe.A total of 16 teams will compete in 41 matches, with the tournament culminating in the final at Harare Sports Club on 6th February. CSA Board of Directors Chair Peal Maphoshe shared a message of support last week:

A mother and her two young sons were turned away on their very first day of school in Durban, not for misconduct, but because they lacked school shoes. The distressed family was noticed by SAPS Sergeant Gona seelan and Constable Maharaj during routine patrols in the Phoenix area. According to reports the officers approached the mother to learn what had happened.The mother tearfully explained that the school could not admit her Grade 2 children without proper footwear, forcing her to take them home.Deeply moved, the officers purchased two pairs of brand-new school shoes and personally escorted the family back to the school.