NTV profile of the week: Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

MICHAEL KAYUNDEWINDHOEKJesse Jackson Kauraisa has always loved sports. As a child, he often watched football matches with his family and friends. Now employed as a sports journalist and presenter at Namibian Sun, Kauraisa told tjil his journey as a sports journalist began about 10 years ago. His duties entail writing sports news, features as well as presenting on Sports Wrap – a daily show that airs on Namibian Sun’s Facebook page at 15:30 as well as on NTV (DStv channel 285). “We have a weekly sports supplement and daily sports pages, which I contribute to,” he said.“As far as being a presenter, I am basically an all-rounder as I collect the news and present it. I alternate with my colleague - when I am doing print, she does the show and vice versa,” he said. On transitioning from print to presenting, Kauraisa admitted that it has not been a walk in the park. Because he is from the print era of journalists, it has been especially challenging for him, he said. “But I took up the challenge and now with each show I do, I am actually adapting and getting much more confident and comfortable in front of the camera. “It is also about sharpening your linguistic skills because writing and speaking are two different things,” Kauraisa added. Nominations and winsReminiscing on some of the highlights he has enjoyed in his career, Kauraisa mentioned that he has been privileged to have covered some of the biggest sports stories in the country. He told tjil one of his strongest points has been football politics. “I have covered it all. I’ve also been nominated for sports journalist of the year on few occasions. I have won story of the year at Namibia Media Holdings, and I’ve been nominated internationally,” he said proudly. Summing up the chat, Kauraisa said the legacy he wants to leave behind when he leaves this profession is to be remembered as a journalist who worked hard - not for fame or awards, but to inform the nation. He emphasised that he has never had another ambition apart from being the eyes and ears of the people to hold those in power accountable. “I have always been down to earth as far as my work is concerned and focused on getting the job done,” he said.

NTV profile of the week: Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-16

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NTV profile of the week: Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

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