What did we expect? After removing everything that has fundamentally been our moral compass for years from our curriculum, we are now blaming everything else for the mental health crisis, except ourselves. If we are doing away with something this significant, something equally strong should replace it. A nation without an inherent moral foundation is...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Opuwo Youth Choir maintains its strong performance at the Africa Asia Pacific Choir Games, securing two medals at the competition in Port Louis, Mauritius. About 53 choirs from 14 countries are participating in this prestigious global event. The African Asia Pacific Choir Games started on 27 September and will conclude on Sunday....
In recent weeks, Namibia’s creative sector has been buzzing with the announcement of a call for Expressions of Interest to establish a Namibia Film & Creative City. The idea of purpose-built studios, sound stages and creative hubs is compelling. For many, it feels like the long-overdue recognition that our industry deserves. But amid the excitement,...
Monika Amunyela The Acappella Music Festival Namibia will host its second season tomorrow at Eros Primary School. Founded in 2023, the festival has rapidly evolved from an idea into what organisers describe as a movement with a mission. The festival starts at 17h00 and will be held under the theme ‘Transformative Power of Music’. “We...
What makes President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s African attire truly distinctive is how it effortlessly combines cultural authenticity with the seriousness of her leadership role. Unlike many who wear traditional clothing only for ceremonies, the President incorporates her heritage into her daily formal wardrobe, making it an essential part of her public image. This genuine expression of...
Namibian artists will have to wait a bit longer for their moment to shine and be celebrated on the big stage, as the highly anticipated Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) return only next year. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti assured the nation that plans are in motion to...
The registration deadline is fast approaching for the Infrastructure Development Forum organised by the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF). It is scheduled for Lüderitz from 14 to 16 October 2025. The forum is expected to offer a unique opportunity for contractors, small and medium enterprises, building material suppliers and financiers to gain upfront knowledge...
A discovery of rich-gas condensate by Namcor and partner marks the third consecutive hydrocarbon discovery on the exploration block. The significant discovery brings Namibia closer to transforming its energy sector, creating jobs, building capacity and securing a brighter future for future generations. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), together with its joint venture partners...
OSHAKATI – Build it Oshana successfully hosted its annual Under-13 Netball and Soccer tournament at Oshakati Stadium over the weekend. The one-day event, held for the first time at the town’s main sports venue, brought together talented young athletes from across Oshana and nearby areas for a lively display of skill, teamwork, and community spirit....
Namibia is on the verge of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries. The country has the potential to become one of Africa’s leading energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I discussed the importance of avoiding the ‘resource curse’ and the Dutch disease. Many column inches have been filled by other...