These past few days, I have been reading a lot of articles about how to exist in this fast-paced world, which has been completely swallowed by the internet. We are living in a time were everything feels urgent, loud, and immediate, even our healing. One article that stood out for me was the one that...
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations yesterday launched a nationwide campaign on the new minimum wage rates that will take effect from 1 January 2025, with planned increases continuing into 2026 and 2027. Speaking at the launch of the promotional material on the national minimum wage, acting director of labour services, Shou-Henock Amukwa, urged...
Monika Amunyela Namibian gospel artist Leopold “Dee’A” Vatilifa recently released “Pain and Glory”, a project he describes as an honest reflection of who he is today. Since its debut, the album has quickly drawn attention for its emotional depth, contemporary gospel sound, and striking vulnerability. For Vatilifa, the album is not just a collection of...
The De Beers Group, in conjunction with the Namibian government, is moving aggressively to reclaim the global spotlight for natural diamonds, launching a high-profile charm offensive aimed at the world’s largest jewellery market, namely the United States of America. As part of the offensive to recapture significant global market share lost to synthetic diamonds, the...
During the last week of November, Namibia witnessed elections of regional and local authorities Looking at the list of candidates, one observation became clear: not many were intellectuals. Most were politicians. This raises a question about the kind of leadership Namibians elect and the type of leadership the country needs. The distinction between a politician...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian Musical Ensemble (NME) will be having a multimedia musical experience this evening. The ensemble, which blends choral and vocal repertoire with digital visuals of music, started yesterday and will continue this evening at the Eros Dutch Reformed Church in Windhoek. Pictures at an exhibition was originally a piano suite by Russian...
For years, Miss Namibia’s national costumes have sparked debate and evoked bittersweet opinions amongst the public. But according to the chief executive officer of Miss Namibia, Umbi Karueihe-Upi, every costume carries a deeper purpose. In an interview with VIBEZ!, Karueihe-Upi said the national costume segment is important in international pageants because it tells the story of a...
Namibian reggae pioneer Steven Hanana will be honoured by members of the Omuthiya community and a few staff from the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MICT) Oshikoto region ahead of his 56th birthday on 12 December. Hanana, a veteran of the liberation struggle and one of the country’s most influential reggae artists, has left...
Harukuru, ouye tji wa zuvire Oafrika, okutuurungira mOruuano rwa Afrika, ohuurire kehi yayo omahi omengi ya Afrika, mu muna Onamibia, Ovaherero, Ovambanderu nOvakwena mu va ṱa Otjiṱiro Otjindjandja, Ovaherero, Ovambanderu nOvakwena okuza ko 2004 tji va zemburuka ozombura esere zOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja tjawo mOsouth West Afrika nda huurirwe i yehi rOvandoitji. Otjo nai tji tja handjauka...
As Namibia’s oil and gas industry begins to take shape, the country stands on the cusp of an economic transformation. The developing sector, boosted by offshore discoveries, has sparked optimism about the potential for energy independence, job creation, and foreign investment. Yet, alongside this promise lies a critical challenge: ensuring that the digital backbone supporting...