Namibian reality star Luis Munana is facing a wave of online scrutiny following the airing of the latest season of ‘Young, Famous & African’. The show, which follows the lives of high-profile African celebrities, has seen Munana embark on a very public journey of surrogacy, leaving viewers divided and questioning his motives. Munana openly discussed...
Namibia’s Doctor of Philosophy student at the University of Cape Town, Hilja Eelu, scooped an award at the 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) sub-Saharan Africa Young Talents Awards recently. She is among 30 researchers selected from an application pool of 788. Her research focuses on the mathematical modelling of the malaria context in...
Namibian model Twiggy Simonee Ndaudonya has made the nation proud with her performance at the Miss Tourism World Global Finals 2024 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Representing Visions Models Agency owned by Renata Hranova, Ndaudonya impressed the judges and pageant lovers, ultimately securing an 8th-place finish and a coveted spot in the Top 15 last Saturday...
Philippe Talavera, the renowned director of the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and creative vision. Known for his ability to transform everything he touches into gold, he has consistently delivered attractive and thought-provoking films that have garnered critical acclaim and audience appreciation. His filmography...
As the digital era continues to shape the music industry, questions surrounding the authenticity of social media views have become a hot topic among Namibian artists. With platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram offering artists exposure, many people wonder if these views are the result of organic growth, or are artists purchasing views...
Hofni Hangula from Onawa Secondary School in the Omusati region was on Tuesday crowned the top-performing learner at the 2024 NSSCO and AS levels’ examinations. Among a competitive pool of 40 757 candidates, his exceptional academic performance earned him the title of best performer. Onawa ranks number two among the top- performing public schools. “Close...
As the new academic year commenced, some individuals and organisations have stepped up to ease the financial burden on parents by assisting learners to cover their schoolbooks. The free book-covering campaign, spearheaded by Shincheonji Volunteers, arose in November last year to address the plight of parents’ financial struggle associated with school supplies and preparing children...
Stephanie Shaumbwako, a 13-year-old author, launched her second book on Monday titled ‘Meekulu Passion’. The fictional book details the life of a grandmother who takes in her grandson after his parents got arrested by the police. The book takes the reader into the boy’s daily battles with trauma, abandonment and adjustment to a new life with...
AFTER years of building a successful career as part of the iconic group PDK, one of the members, Kamtonyo Andreas (the K in PDK) is set to release his debut solo album, ‘Ngawo-Ngawo’. The album, which features 20 tracks, showcases his growth as an artist and his evolution from being a group member to a...
Pricilla Mukokobi Heather Erdmann A group of young musicians going by the name Champions Brass Band, is making waves as part of the brass band catering to the community’s varying musical tastes. Despite facing challenges such as unemployment, these talented individuals are united by their love for music and a shared goal to raise funds...