BEIRUT – The United States and its allies pressed for a 21-day ceasefire in the sharp escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah that has threatened to plunge Lebanon into an all-out war. Israeli aerial bombardment of Hezbollah strongholds around Lebanon has killed hundreds of people this week, while the militant group has hit...
KAMITUGA – Mpox epicentre DR Congo is less than a week from the start of a vaccination campaign, but the rollout faces challenges in a vast country with limited roads, and often in poor condition. Residents of Kamituga, a bustling mining town in eastern DRC’s South Kivu province, will be among the first to be...
UNITED NATIONS – United Nations chief Antonio Guterres voiced concern on Wednesday over “escalation” in Sudan’s conflict to the country’s army chief when they met on the sidelines of a diplomatic gathering in New York. Sudan has been high on the agenda at the UN’s centrepiece meeting this week, with the dire humanitarian situation and...
September is Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. This is one of the experiences women go through, often without awareness or a proper diagnosis. When I got my periods in primary school, I was a bit shocked because, even though I had little knowledge of it, I was not mentally prepared at all. To make...
Namibian artist Alexander Sikalumbu, known as DJ Siya, and fire drummer Faustino Andreas, stage name MDU007, are set to take the stage at Wolverhampton, United Kingdom for Afri Fest 2024 tomorrow. DJ Siya expressed his excitement about the performance. He said “It has always been my dream to perform in the UK. It can only...
The Kasi Vibe Festival, renowned for its lively ambience, is set to take place in October this year. Unlike previous years when the festival was held multiple times, it will be conducted only once this year, from 4 to 6 October, at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. This change has prompted numerous enquiries from...
I am sure every single professional Namibian actor is sick and tired of getting questions like… “Where can we watch the movie?” “You say you are a professional actor, but we do not see your stuff on Netflix?” “Mara, where can I watch Namibian movies?” I think I speak for all involved in one way...
Awarding-winning artist Martin Morocky, also known as King Tee Dee, has cancelled most of the activities he had scheduled for the year. The artist announced early this month that this year’s Standard Bank 09 Music Festival, (which he started in 2018 under the name 2909 Music Festival), will not take place as scheduled. The annual...
We live in a world where we are constantly preoccupied with the buzz of current affairs, goals and pictures of an euphoric future. We are constantly busy with tasks that once complete, only take us to nowhere but the next one. This sometimes happens so much that even instead of sitting back, relaxing and celebrating...
Zambian music artist Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, has made a triumphant return to Namibia, much to the delight of his fans. Despite a recent arrest for performing without a work permit at The Loft, the talented artist is back on stage, ready to entertain Namibian audiences. Yo Maps is set to perform...