The Sports Commission is responsible (as of August 2020) for 49 recognised sports, which have been divided into three categories since 1 August 2018 and are therefore publicly funded in descending order:[2]
Securing access to sport for all social classes throughout Namibia
Support for the development of sports products
Approval of national and international sporting events
Advisory function for the Ministry
Organisation of further training in sport
Support of national sports associations in the search for coaches
Special projects after consultation with the Ministry
Coordination of national sports federations
Development, management and monitoring of sports facilities and equipment
Awarding of the annual sports awards of the Republic of Namibia
Monitoring compliance with the Sport Act by all national sports federations
Surveillance of sporting events and persons who are not part of the NSC
Support for national sports federations in the uniform organisation of activities and events
Structure
The Namibian Sports Commission is headed by a chief administrator, currently
Simataa Mwiya and a head of finance and administration. There are also nine members or commissioners in the Sports Commission, including chairperson
Joel Matheus[3] and deputy chairperson
Alna Similo. All members are appointed by the
Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service. Each committee member is assigned to a sports code.
Committees
Part of the NSC administration is made up of five sports committees to which different tasks are assigned.
National Colors (Colours Committee): Each national team of a recognised sports federation must wear the national sports symbols and colours determined by the Sports Commission. These include the sports emblem with a
eagle and the wording „Namibia“.