Namibia to Hollywood is a programme initiated this year to train and groom Namibian actors, actresses, artists, dancers and models to give them exposure and explore the dynamic art and entertainment industry in Hollywood.
Year: 2020
Kukuri screenings kick off
In an effort to celebrate the 2020 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominated film Kukuri, MultiChoice Namibia hosted the first screening in Windhoek on Thursday.
300 star Gerard Butler stars in Windhoek Lager ad
The new Windhoek Lager advertisement that was recently released shows Gerard Butler as the main lead in what many on social media say they were caught off guard. The advert was shot in January 2020 in Cape Town.
CRAN roped in for fibre optic cable dispute
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), without necessarily responding to all the matters raised, has issued a statement on the issue pertaining to the laying of fibre optic cables in the municipal boundaries of the City of Windhoek by Paratus Telecommunications (Pty) Limited.
Commemorative banknote slated for Independence celebration
The Bank of Namibia has confirmed it will launch a commemorative banknote on 21 March 2020. The Bank is mandated by the Bank of Namibia Act 1997 (Act No. 15 of 1997) as amended, to issue banknotes and coins as legal tender in Namibia.
Road safety to be integrated in school curriculum
MARIENTAL - Road safety education will soon be introduced at schools and integrated in the national school curriculum.
Ongwediva to assist needy residents
ONGWEDIVA - The Ongwediva Town Council on Thursday launched the Ongwediva mayoral fund to assist destitute residents within the town.
Tweya praises SME development in //Kharas
KEETMANSHOOP – An industrial structure that had been gathering dust for quite sometime has now prospered into the establishment of a state-of-the-art garment factory at !Homs Ai centre in Keetmanshoop, answering to President Hage Geingob’s call for it to become operational said Tjekero Tweya, Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development.
Oshana police headquarters unveiled
OSHAKATI – The multi-million dollar police regional headquarters at Oshakati in Oshana was officially inaugurated on Friday.
Nearly 2 000 pupils fall pregnant a year
Close to 2 000 pupils fall pregnant in a year, deputy education minister Anna Nghipondoka revealed last week.