A few weeks ago, Namibia witnessed its first-ever Creative Summit. The space brought together a variety of industry players, who deliberated on various issues about the Namibian creative industry. The summit was organised by Mindscape Events, who closed off the proceedings with a music show, themed ‘The economy of talent: Unlocking the developmental agenda of...
The mastermind behind Sirenga, Leone Shimuketa, and the creator of MN Creations, Mateus Erastus, are showcasing Namibian fashion at the Durban Fashion Fair in South Africa. The designers were chosen as part of a strategic partnership between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Durban Fashion Fair. The collaboration aims to foster cross-cultural ties, and strengthen the...
The second annual Restoration Concert hosted by Project Never Walk Alone, renowned for its uplifting events, is scheduled to take place on 7 December at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium. Building on the triumph of its debut event last year, the concert promises to leave a lasting impression on patrons. Fifteen gospel artists are lined...
OSHAKATI- “I couldn’t be happier to share that I have found my passion in life as a make-up artist and hairstylist.” These are the words of Laina Ndapewa-Omagano Lukas (28) whose passion revolves around a skill most women use daily, makeup. “Yes, I love beauty products and the newest beauty trends just as much as...
There is no doubt that men’s mental health is of great concern. For too long, men’s mental health seems to have been society’s blind side in devising interventions to overcome some of society’s grave challenges. With that said, first, it will be of greater importance to highlight and recognise progress made to address this issue...
A number of artists and music enthusiasts gathered over the weekend to honour gospel singer Clive Willemse as he celebrated two decades in the music industry. Willemse gained recognition in the gospel music scene after releasing ‘Worship in the City’ in collaboration with DB Audio in 2006. To mark the milestone, a concert was held at...
The green hydrogen project of Namibia comprises various exceptional individuals with impressive credentials. Theopolina Kapani makes up part of the team as head of technical construction at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. Born and raised in Dordabis, a small town on the outskirts of Windhoek, she has excelled in one of the world’s leading emerging...
BW Kudu, in collaboration with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), has expanded the scholarship programme supporting underprivileged school students under the care of the Physically Active Youth (PAY). PAY is a renowned non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children in Katutura. This initiative continues a successful collaboration that began in 2023, aimed at...
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) this week launched a Whistleblower Hotline in partnership with Deloitte Namibia, a private company that provides accounting, auditing, taxation and consultancy services. The hotline is designed to provide a secure and confidential platform for reporting a range of concerns. The initiative, which follows approval by the NamRa board of directors,...
Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein yesterday took issue with the performance of struggling line state-owned enterprises (SOEs), arguing that their inefficiencies are placing an undue burden on farmers. He emphasised that these SOEs, which are intended to support agricultural productivity, are instead hindering growth and profitability for farmers. The minister noted that these industrialisation and marketing...