Africa Region
Scope of the Region
The African Region covers a total of 57 countries.
Current Regional & World Netball Members
Any country within the Region is encouraged to play and develop Netball and those who join both the Regional Federation and World Netball, either as Associate or Full Members, gain access to a wider range of support services.
The Africa Region currently has three Associate Members and 15 Full Members.
If you would like more information on joining your Regional Federation and World Netball please contact World Netball.
Full Members
Associate Members
Other Netball Nations
Lead Agency
Africa Netball is the newly constituted Regional Federation and the lead World Netball agency for the Africa Region.
All Members within Africa work in line with the World Netball Strategic Plan, a copy of which can be obtained here.
Regional Federation Officials
The current Netball Africa Management Committee includes:
- President
- Vice-President – Development
- Vice-President – Marketing
- Secretary General
- Treasurer
- World Netball Regional Director
World Netball Africa Regional Development Manager
The Africa Region has a Regional Development Manager (RDM) who works as part of the World Netball Secretariat:
| Joan Smit | Africa Regional Development Manager |
| Address | Olympic House, 31 Tacoma Street, Suiderhof, Windhoek Namibia |
| Work Phone | +264 61229285 |
| Mobile Phone | +264 811226060 |
| joan.smit@worldnetball.sport |
Until final contact details are confirmed for the new committee please direct any queries to Joan Smit.
Regional Meetings
The African Region held its Annual General Meeting alongside the Africa Cup. Virtual meetings are held when needed.
Competition
Various agencies in Africa organise opportunities for competition including the U21 and Senior Regional Championships.
Further Information
For further information on Netball Africa please contact the RDM – Joan Smit – contact details above.