A Celebration of Competition and Community at the MVA Fund Championship Series 2026

Windhoek — On a crisp and energetic day at Eros Primary School, the MVA Fund Championship Series 2026 unfolded as a remarkable display of athleticism, camaraderie and institutional partnership, bringing together teams from across Namibia in a spirited celebration of sport and unity.

The tournament, which has become a growing fixture on the MVA Fund calendar, once again demonstrated the power of sport to foster wellness, strengthen professional relationships and create meaningful connections across institutions. Throughout the day, players competed with determination and discipline across multiple sporting codes, while supporters filled the venue with an atmosphere of excitement and encouragement.

From fiercely contested volleyball matches to dramatic penalty shoot-outs on the soccer field, the championship delivered moments of intensity, resilience and celebration. Yet beyond the competition itself, what stood out most was the exceptional team spirit displayed by every participant.

The MVA Fund extends its warmest congratulations to all the winning teams:

Netball

1st: Ministry of Health & Social Services
2nd: Naankuse Foundation
3rd: Nampower

Soccer

1st: Roads Authority
2nd: NamRA
3rd: NTA

Volleyball

1st: NUST
2nd: NAC
3rd: NBC

Tug of War

1st: NamRA
2nd: City of Windhoek
3rd: August 26

Darts

1st: NUST
2nd: Nampower
3rd: SSC

Pool

1st: NamRA
2nd: Nampower
3rd: MVA Fund

These achievements reflect not only sporting excellence, but also preparation, teamwork and perseverance.

The success of the Championship Series was made possible by the collective commitment of participating institutions, sponsors, organisers and supporters who contributed to making the event both memorable and impactful.

The MVA Fund wishes to extend sincere appreciation to every player who took to the field, court and arena with professionalism and enthusiasm. The level of sportsmanship shown throughout the day exemplified the very values the tournament seeks to promote: respect, discipline, teamwork and healthy competition.

Special thanks are also extended to all participating companies and supporters whose presence and encouragement transformed the event into a true celebration of community.

As the final whistle blew and medals were awarded, the 2026 Championship Series left behind more than just winners. It reinforced the importance of wellness, partnership and positive engagement — values that remain central to the MVA Fund’s broader mission of building safer, healthier communities.

The MVA Fund looks forward to welcoming even more institutions to next year’s tournament as the Championship Series continues to grow in scale and impact

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Rosalia Martins-Hausiku

Chief Executive Officer


Appointed:
11 October 2004

Qualifications:

  • Master of Philosophy in Management Coaching - University of Stellenbosch
  • Master’s Degree in Business Leadership (MBL) - University of South Africa Business School
  • Master’s Degree in Culture, Communication & Media Studies - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies - University of Namibia

Phillip Nghifitikeko

Chief Operations Officer


Appointed:
10 January 2004

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Law & Business - Bucerius Law School / WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management - University of Stellenbosch
  • B-Tech Degree in Marketing - University of South Africa
  • National Diploma in Marketing - Polytechnic of Namibia

James Nyandoro

Chief Financial Officer


Appointed:
01 August 2024

Qualifications:

  •  Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - University of Stellenbosch
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Accountancy and Finance - University of Zimbabwe
  • Bachelor of Accountancy – University of Zimbabwe

Joelynn Kurz

Chief Legal Service


Appointed:
01 May 2006

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) - Trinity International University (USA)
  • BA Degree & LLB Degree - University of Stellenbosch
  • Executive Development Programme - University of the Witwatersrand

Julius Haikali

Chief People Strategy and Happiness


Appointed:
02 January 2014

Qualifications:

  •  Master’s Degree in Public Administration - University of Namibia
  •  Executive Development Programme - University of Witwatersrand
  •  Bachelor of Technology Degree in Public Management - University of South Africa
  •  Diploma in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia

John Haufiku

Chief Corporate Affairs

 


Appointed:
03-June 2024

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Communications & International Public Relations – National University of Science and Technology Moscow
  • Bachelor Honours in Public Relations and Industrial Psychology - University of Namibia
  • Diploma in Information Studies - University of Namibia

Magnus Nangombe

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

National Diploma in Company Direction (Board Level) - Graduate Institute of Management and Technology - South Africa
Diploma in Corporate Governance for Senior Managers - Business Zone - South Africa
Diploma in Business Marketing - University of South Africa
Diploma in Strategic Public Relations Management - University of South Africa

Namene Shejavali

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Admitted Legal Practitioner - Namibia
Admitted Attorney - South Africa
Master of Laws - University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Laws - University of Witwatersrand

Elizabeth Kharuchas

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Maastricht School of Management
Bachelor in Public Administration Hons - University of Stellenbosch
Master’s in Public Health - University of South Africa
Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science - University of Namibia

Damien Mabengano

Director


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Master of Public Administration - University of Namibia
Bachelor of Technology in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia
National Diploma in Public Management - Polytechnic of Namibia

Dr Shitaleni Herman

Chairperson


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

FCNP, College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) / Stellenbosch (US), SA
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, Camaguey – Cuba

Dr Shitaleni Herman

Chairperson


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

FCNP, College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) / Stellenbosch (US), SA
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas, Camaguey – Cuba

Jantje G Daun

Vice Chairperson


Appointed:
01 October 2021

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant - South Africa
Post Graduate - B Compt (Hons) - University of South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce (B/Com) - University of Cape Town