Soon after her inauguration, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the consolidation of 21 ministries into just 14. This move signalled a shift in the government’s approach to administrative efficiency as the decision, part of a broader strategy to tighten the fiscal belt, aims to streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and create a more cost-effective government. Economic analyst...
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...
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...
Over 12 000 students in remote areas across Namibia now have reliable internet access. This is facilitated through Eduvision, an innovative e-learning initiative that provides dependable internet connectivity to underserved Namibian schools, thereby facilitating digital education. This is in collaboration with Paratus Namibia. Executive chairman of Paratus Group Barney Harmse said the alliance came to...
The Namibia United Youth Organisation convened young leaders from across the country on Sunday to discuss the newly-appointed Cabinet and outline the youth’s expectations for effective governance as well as sustainable development. With the nation’s future in focus, participants highlighted the crucial need for accountability, representation and proactive engagement from the Cabinet. During the discussion,...
RMB Namibias ge FirstRand Namibias ǂgaes !nâ-ū N$398 500 OMBA ǂNuwiǁkhāsib ǂGaes, ǁnāti ī ǂnûiǂgās hîa Namibiab ǁnae-aon, ǀkhō-aon, ǂnuwi-aona ǁāǁās ǀkha a dīxuxa tsî !hao!nāsi ǀumide !khōǀgarasa ra ǂgaoǂgao!nâsa ge mā. OMBAS ge marikurus ai !gao!gaosa tama ǂnûiǂgās hîa 30 kurigu !oede ǁnāri ī ǀkhō-aon tsî noxopa ka hâna !khō!om !goaxasa, !gosase, ǁîn hîa...
MultiChoice Namibia hosted Namibian creatives in the local television and film industry at a Showmax Women’s Day event in Windhoek in celebration of International Women’s Month recently. Held under the theme ‘EmpowerHER: A Celebration of Namibian Women in Film and Television’, the event revealed that the Ombura local content project’s second phase of incredible local...
Education, Arts and Culture minister Anna Nghipondoka emphasised the growing potential of Namibia’s arts, culture and heritage industry. She was speaking at the launch of the Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage (NACH) Policy for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The policy, which was approved by Parliament in 2017, is a key driver of economic growth, social cohesion...
RMB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, sponsored N$398 500 towards the OMBA Arts Trust, an organisation dedicated to empowering Namibian artists and preserving cultural heritage. Omba Arts is a non-profit organisation which has been supporting the sustainable livelihoods of hundreds of artisans and artists living in rural communities in Namibia for over 30 years....