MTC Windhoek Fashion Week has announced that Namibian fashion designers Armando van Wyk and Jody Claasen will be representing the country at the prestigious Batho Fashion Week in Gaborone, Botswana, on 5 and 6 September. This landmark opportunity comes as a result of a strategic partnership signed last year between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and...
Namibia’s energy industry has seen tremendous growth, with the discovery of oil on the country’s coastal line and the development of green hydrogen, and with these comes the need for youth participation. Four students from Delta Secondary School Windhoek will represent Namibia at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa in November. The...
The much-anticipated Met Gala, originally scheduled for Saturday at the Mercure Hotel, has been postponed due to low ticket sales. This inaugural fundraising event for fashion designer Mellisa Poulton was aimed to generate funds for her upcoming participation in Paris Fashion Week while also supporting local artists and designers. Poulton announced the postponement, stating that...
Chidimma Adetshina, a Nigerian-South African dual citizen who withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant due to controversies surrounding her Nigerian roots, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria yesterday. Adetshina withdrew from the pageant early last month after facing xenophobic attacks, when it was revealed that she had foreign-born parents.Photo: Contributed
A group of Zambezi dancers, known as ‘Spinny and Green Kids’, is taking the nation by storm with their unique and energetic dance style. Known for their signature ‘Spinny Dance’, a traditional waist-twisting movement rooted in the Sikokoshi dance, the group is not only entertaining but also preserving their cultural heritage. Originating from the Zambezi...
The Namibia Film Commission and Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT) South Africa recently launched the SWIFT Namibia chapter. This partnership aims to empower women in film and television, providing them with a platform to network, collaborate and showcase their talents. At the launch, information deputy minister Modestus Amutse emphasised the importance of such...
Namibian fashion designer Mellisa Poulton is set to make history with the inaugural Met Gala in Namibia tomorrow. The glamorous event will raise funds for the designer’s upcoming showcase at Paris Fashion Week, and support local artists and designers. The Met Gala will feature a star-studded lineup, comprising renowned musicians and performers such as Lize...
The City Police arrested two suspects this morning for allegedly consistently terrorising residents around Khomasdal, Dorado Park and Rocky Crest through robberies and assaults. Chief Leevi Ileka of the City Police stated that there have been numerous cases reported in those areas.Photo: Pricilla Mukokobi
As young people seek to be included in decision-making, Rural Rise Empowerment, through its initiative ‘From the Ground Up’, is tackling the barriers inhibiting youth participation in these processes. This includes access to economic and social advancement opportunities. The initiative, which aims to empower rural youth in Namibia, is targeting 200 young people in the...
Renowned Zambian artist Elton Mulenga, known as Yo Maps, who was arrested in July at The Loft in Windhoek for working without a work permit, is set to return and perform in Windhoek at The Temperature in September.Photo: Contributed