The capital is preparing for its annual Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival and excitement is evident among residents and visitors alike. The festival (WACF) is slated for 22 to 25 May, at the Independence Stadium.This year’s festival will be a grand celebration of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage, artistic expression and social empowerment. Established in 2018, the...
After the semifinals of the MTC Maris Cup at Mariental Sports Field, Young African and African Stars are set to clash in the finals. The two teams will battle it out for N$1.5 million and a trophy. Both teams earned their places in the MTC Maris Cup finals following victories in the semifinals. Young African...
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has announced plans to introduce YouTube monetization and digital payment solutions such as PayPal and Apple Pay in the country. The initiative aims to break the barriers that have been preventing Namibians from fully participating in the global digital economy. According to The Brief online...
At just 23 years old, Penomwaameni Natangwe is on a mission to reshape the mental health landscape in Namibia, particularly for young people. A clinical psychology student, author, and mental health advocate, Natangwe founded a mental health awareness campaign aimed at offering support, education, and resources to young people grappling with mental health issues. The...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday unveiled a N$60 commemorative banknote to honour the late president Hage Geingob. The launch of the banknote forms part of the central bank’s proud tradition of issuing high-quality currency that the public and the region trusts and holds in high regard. The BoN decided to issue a N$60 denomination...
The Zambezi Girl Child Foundation was founded in 2018 to address pressing issues in the Zambezi region. One of the challenging issues is menstruation, which is often overlooked in the community. However, it is not the physical challenge that causes the problem – it is the stigma. Girls across the region do not attend school...
As Namibia’s unemployment rate soared to a staggering 36.9% in 2023, young Namibians are turning to entrepreneurship as a way to improve their livelihoods. With limited formal employment opportunities, many youths are becoming creative, starting small businesses and carving out new paths to financial independence. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported in January 2025 that the...
The glittering crown, the global stage, the whirlwind of media attention, the Miss Universe journey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But what happens after the spotlight fades and the cameras stop rolling? Where do Namibia’s former Miss Universes go? Many continue to use their platform to make a difference where as others try to get on...
Pricilla Mukokobi Otniel Hembapu Lahja Nashuuta For the past three weeks, thousands of Namibians from all corners of the country turned out in the pouring rain and blistering sun to pay final respects to Founding President Sam Nujoma, a man revered at home and on the continent as a liberator, anti-apartheid icon and nation-builder. And...
Victory Fest, Namibia’s premier Urban Gospel Music Festival, will return this year with an inspiring mission. Founded by Leopold Vatilifa known as Dee’A and Franklin Shitaleni AKA North Side Robbie, Victory Fest has been a beacon of hope, creativity and unity since its inception in 2018. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the global...