Jazema Hangero Umwe wovaimbure ozohongora motjitamba tjoviritje Mutjangatjike Bishop Muundjua (MBM) ma tja ehupo re ra zikamena kokuimbura otjiritje, “mbi pendukira kotjiritje e rarere kutjo”. Mutjanga wa kwaterwa mOtjinene, ekurire mo, nu omanyandera wina. Osikore wa kondjisa oimba na mbena wa utira mOtjinene na kahita kEpukiro. “Otjiritje mba kwatwa natjo, mo 1998 no 1999 e...
Ojoint Declaration (OJD), ndjiri onḓuvasaneno yohoromende ya Namibia nOyehi rOvandoitji ndji ze tja ohunga nOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja, Ondjesiro nOtjisuta, ngai we nondjira komurungu okotjisuta. Ondiri embo ehongonekwa pomazemburukiro wOtjiṱiro otjindjandja oyetja 18 mOtjozondjii omayuva womasuviro nga. Ozombara zOvaherero nOvambanderu mu tjiva zozombara zomihoko imbi tji maze ṱungukire kouye womeva okukakara potjitjitwa hi. Wina otjokutwa okuwoko ketemba...
Nandarire mouṱiṱi wayo nokuhina maai kerihiva noupapi nu yehi nda rira ehwe ra ngu nepingo nondjou ya ngu nenga Epukiro kari neṱa ra ri ku ingwi ngwari otjiuru tjehi, Omutjuṋikwa Nangolo Mbumba. Komurungu womaherukiro we kotjihavero ngwa rumatisire ozoresevate ndatu, Omongua mOmaheke, Otjimbigue, Erongo na Vitoto mOtjozondjupa ehi kozoresevate inḓa okuweza kehi razo romaryo. Epukiro...
Our times now remind me of my first article for this column, Taking Up Space. In that piece, I reflected on Zozibini Tunzi’s powerful answer at Miss Universe 2019, in which she urged young girls to claim their rightful place in the world. Six years later, I return to this theme, but this time, I...
The Satoka Multicultural Group is all about bringing people together through the joy of dance and cultural sharing. Founded in Windhoek in 2023, the group hopes to unite individuals from various backgrounds with a shared passion for dance, music, and storytelling. The vibrant group is dedicated to promoting creativity and harmony while challenging tribalism, encouraging...
As a creative practitioner…it was unbelievably refreshing to hear and read about the governing party Swapo and its candidate….now President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah consciously included the arts and creative industries in their manifesto. This is probably the one time in all of the election cycles since independence that the governing party, along with its elected representatives, has placed so much...
Three Namibian films – ‘Lukas’ by Phillipe Talavera; ‘Skeleton Coast’ by Mondjila Studios and the ‘Walvis Tale’ by Tim Hubschile – have been nominated for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in Nigeria. The nominations demonstrate Namibia’s commitment to growing the film industry, and sharing Namibian stories with the continent. Director of ‘Lukas’, Talavera said...
Singer and songwriter Alta Ouses is making waves beyond borders. She started her singing journey at a young age, releasing her first single in 2015. Her professional career officially took off in 2018 in Namibia, where she began to shine on the local music scene. Over the years, she has collaborated with talented artists across...
TOKYO – Japan’s government warned yesterday of a “significant impact” on its economic ties with the United States (US) and on global trade after president Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars.Tokyo is one of Washington’s closest economic and strategic allies, with its firms the biggest investors in the United States and one in 10...
In September 2024, Bank Windhoek published its third Sustainability Bond Impact Report, highlighting the impact of its financing initiatives during the 2023-2024 financial year. The N$407 million raised from the inaugural issuance enabled the bank to advance sustainable finance in Namibia by supporting small-scale projects, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible business practices and environmental...