Defence minister Frans Kapofi yesterday unveiled a committee tasked with exhuming and re-interning the remains of the country’s liberation struggle martyrs. The committee is led by former Plan combatant and ex-Cabinet minister Charles Namoloh, who fought under the nom de guerre ‘Ho Chi Minh’. The Namoloh-led committee will work to ensure that the fallen heroes...
A group of learners from Dagbreek Resource School recently embarked on a journey into Namibia’s desert landscape. The learners traded the classroom for the dunes, experiencing the wonders of nature, and the importance of sustainable living at the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET) Centre. Made possible through the support of Gondwana Namibia, the experience...
!Hū!nāsi ǂNuwiǁkhāsib ǀAwemā!nans Namibiab dis (NACN) ge ǁîs di ǁgamǁare saridi hîas !hūb a ǂhabase ge ūhâ ide ge dītoa. Nē saridi di ǁgūbas ge, Namibiab ǂNuwiǁkhāsib ǂGaes di ǂHanumasa ǁkhawa kō!gâs tsî hui!nâ ra ǁgaragu tsî ǀgauga ǂgaekhâis ai ge hâ i. Nē saris hîa hoa 14 ǀkharigu Namibiab diga ge !khōǂgā hâ is...
Xtrazz, in collaboration with Sunny Boy, Exit and Bok-D, released aremix for a song called ‘Ostory yoye’, loosely translated as ‘your story.’ The songtalks about choices people make in theirlives. Xtrazz is a Namibian multi-cultural, Afrobeat, Afropop, house, kwait, anddancehall music group. The trio consists of Abel Liswani Nfwile ‘Cyrus’, HeroldMbajanda Hiiko ‘Bux’, and Padja-Ongudi...
Lack of opportunities, limited resources and cultural norms are some of the challenges stifling the pageantry in the Zambezi region. Despite these challenges, young pageant models are navigating through these to pursue their passion. Janine Simataa, the reigning Miss Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo, told VIBEZ! that there is a scarcity of pageant events...
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has concluded its nationwide consultative tour to review the National Arts Fund, Act and draft supporting regulations. The tour, which covered the country’s 14 regions, began in July and was part of NACN’s efforts to improve arts funding in the country. The initiative was supported by the UNESCO-Aschberg...
In celebration of International Youth Day (#IYD) 2024, the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) will have an essay competition to inspire and mobilise young people to explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development. The #IYD 2024 Essay Competition is open to Namibian youth aged 16 to 35. Participants are invited to craft...
Esther Ananias, a Namibian Youth on Renewable Energy (NAYORE) member,has returned from the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) with a renewed passion for climate action. She was amongst youth activists from all corners of the African continent. The youngsters tackled critical climate issues.The summer school programme was organised by the Pan-African Climate Justice...
The Namibia Tourism Board scooped the Overall Best Exhibitor award in the corporate category of the Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo, held from 4 to 10 August in Katima Mulilo. The achievement shows its commitment to promoting the rich culture and natural beauty of Namibia, and that region specifically. The festival, which celebrated the...
Popyeni Amadhila (27), a biochemistry graduate, has defied social expectations and turned her passion for jewellery-making into a thriving business, Popyeni Jewels. Her journey into the world of jewellery began unexpectedly. After completing her honours degree in Applied Biochemistry from the University of Namibia in 2018, she found herself navigating the challenging Namibian job market. It was...