Musicians should have powerful messages in their songs for them to last longer in the industry, legendary musician Peter ‘Capitol K’ Kayambe has said.
Author: Paheja Siririka (Paheja Siririka)
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Leprosy curable if treated on time
Leprosy is curable if treated on time with the right drugs. Treatment is free, and communities are urged to report to the nearest government health facilities for any rashes to rule it out.
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Sauyemwa school dresses learners
The learners’ representative council at Sauyemwa Combined School in Rundu is providing less-privileged learners with shoes and uniforms through the Dress-Up-A Friend Project, otherwise known as “Dwareka Mukweni” in Rukwangali.
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Creating an ecosystem for artists to thrive – RTE Records
Remember The Eagle (RTE) Records, a new label, says its main objective after penetrating the market is to create and maintain an ecosystem in which Namibian artists can thrive and live out their dreams, not only for the artists that are signed under the label but for the music industry as a whole. The founder...
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Alcohol and drug abuse ravaging the entertainment industry
Paheja Siririka and Aletta Shikololo The Namibian entertainment industry just like any other has artists who misuse drugs and alcohol. Some feel it is a coping mechanism, while others feel it is cool to smoke and drink alcohol. Entertainment Now! has spoken to few artists who have either gone through the ordeal and are now...
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Mich’s DStv Lite proposal
The top trending clip on our radar is from local comedian Mich Gaoseb who plays the parody of Oucie Regulinde who gets through to her church members that after the service they are going to have an after-service session and watch DStv. The two ladies say they have DStv premium and compact respectively. “I was...
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Youth urged to collaborate to increase production capacity
The CEO of the Namibia Trade Forum (NTF), Stacey Pinto, says youth entrepreneurs should collaborate and form partnerships with individuals and organisations to increase production capacity for greater impact. She said this at the final part of the session on Covid-19 Survival Kit for Youth Entrepreneurs discussing trade opportunities for the youth, hosted by the...
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ECN rolls out voter education
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, Advocate Notemba Tjipueja, says the electoral authority will ensure that special arrangements will be considered to allow people to vote beyond polling places, like those under quarantine and in health facilities who have tested positive for Covid-19. She made these remarks in Windhoek last week when ECN...
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Relief fund for artists’ first round payout approved
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN), Arts and Culture Covid-19 Relief Fund has approved the payout for the first round of applications for the cultural and creative industry totalling N$302 000. The Arts and Culture Covid-1 Relief Fund of the NACN, with the support of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, is a...
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Die Eintlike Vibe back for season 2
‘Die Eintlike Vibe’, a show dedicated to engage artists, getting deeper into conversation with them through their creative processes, and finding out what inspires them and touch into their personal lives, is back for the second season. The show, this time around and as per norm, promises an exhilarating season that features exciting new interviews...