Namibia: Interim Board Prioritises Professional Boxing for Women

One of the top priorities of the interim Boxing and Wrestling Control Board which was appointed last month is helping with input for Parliament to amend the outdated Boxing and Wrestling Control Act of 1980.

This law still prevents women from competing in professional boxing.

The interim board is chaired by Armas Shivute, with Anita Tjombe the vice chairperson. Other members include Ronald Kurtz, Patrick Esterhuizen and Naftal Natanael. They replace the previous board led by Magreth Mengo, with…