Namibiab !nâ ǁgoeǂamao inkinibe ǀnûgus (Miss Namibia) ge ǂkhai ra îxasib xa !nāsana !khōǂgā hâ. Nē ǁaxasib ge N$10 miljuns ǁkhāsiba ra tani, !hūb sâuǁkhāsiba tsâǀkhā hâse, Namibiab ǂHôaǂuis ǂNûiǂgās (NBC) di dana mâisab, Nico Mwiyab ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Mantaxtsēs ai nēsa ge ǂanǂan, NBCs tawa ge hâ i ǀhaos, inkinibedi tsîn ge...
The Miss Namibia beauty pageant is more than a glitzy stage show. It is a N$10 million operation with ripple effects throughout the country’s economy, chief commercial officer of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Nico Mwiya revealed on Monday at the meet-and-greet with the Miss Namibia finalists. He said funding is allocated across several key areas, including...
For Ellistine Morris (29), a born-again Christian, mother and native of Keetmanshoop, being last year’s Miss Namibia pageant make-up artist in Lüderitz was more than just a glamorous moment. It was a life-changing moment of divine purpose. Morris, who had the opportunity to do makeup for the Miss Namibia finalists during the crowning ceremony, described...
For the first time in seven years, Namibia’s aviation training curriculum is getting a long-overdue upgrade and it’s being led by commercial pilot and instructor Tatenda Chigwada. He is set to launch The Namibian Radiotelephony Manual for Pilots, the comprehensive guide tailored specifically to Namibian airspace, communication procedures and updated aviation regulations. Passionate about aviation...
Namibia Green Hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe said the country’s green hydrogen sector had attracted more transformative projects investment, with approximately N$2.08 billion already committed across various projects. Importantly, over 800 Namibians have been employed across pilot and early-stage initiatives. In addition, close to N$170 million has been channelled to local SMEs, demonstrating early traction in...
The Commonwealth could unlock nearly US$1.2 trillion in additional trade by 2026 by adopting electronic transferable records and enacting comprehensive legal reforms. This, said Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (MICT) executive director Audrin Mathe, is according to new analysis that experts say could transform the economic future of all the 54 Commonwealth member states....
Namibia is hosting the Commonwealth Business Summit, marking the first time in its history that the all-important summit is being held outside London in the United Kingdom. This year’s summit, which opened yesterday at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, focuses on harnessing digital transformation, sustainability, and youth entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth within the...
Government has allocated over N$140 million to increase national electricity access from the current rate of just under 60% to at least 70% by 2030. This is to be accomplished by electrifying over 200 000 additional households in rural and peri-urban areas during the next five years. This ambitious but achievable target was announced on...
Activist Michael Amushelelo says the Namibian comedy industry is ‘a joke’ because of its severe lack of funding and support. Amushelelo says the true potential of comedy in Namibia is hindered by a general lack of appreciation for the art form. “In this country, we simply do not take the creative industries such as comedy...
Ever wondered what awaits the winner of Miss Namibia beyond the glitz and glamour of the international stage? The Miss Namibia crown is no longer just a symbol of beauty and self-confidence. It carries a reward package and platform for national influence. The reigning titleholder walks away with prizes valued at over N$500 000. This...