South African businessman and founder of Bathu Shoes Theo Baloyi has said for a very long time, Africans have been consuming brands that are not from the continent. It is about time that narrative changes. The entrepreneur, who launched his shoe (sneaker) brand in 2015, said changing the habit of consuming products from elsewhere and...
Oriana Ribeiro, Namibia’s representative at the Miss Teen International 2024, unveiled her national costume on Saturday at the pageant’s preliminary rounds in Jaipur, India. The costume was inspired by the Sandhof lilies, native to the southern parts of Namibia. The Sandhof lily, characterised by its tall, slender stem and large, trumpet-shaped flowers, is renowned for...
Namibia’s burgeoning digital talent is set to receive well-deserved recognition, with DSTV Namibia launching the Namibia Content Creator Awards website in Windhoek on Wednesday. This platform is a significant step in acknowledging the impact of digital content creation in today’s interconnected world. The awards are the first of their kind in the country, and aim...
Esther Beukes, an alumna of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, is celebrating dual milestones in her career that epitomise perseverance and visionary leadership. She was recently appointed as the programme director at the Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN), where she is set to steer initiatives that elevate Namibia’s film industry on the global stage. Simultaneously, her...
Former Miss Teen Oriana Ribeiro is set to represent Namibia at the upcoming Miss Teen International competition in India this Sunday. The prestigious event is tailored for young women aged between 14 and 19. In an interview with NBC this week, Ribeiro highlighted her comprehensive preparation regimen, which includes aspects such as beauty, mindset, speaking...
National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi said the Children’s Parliament is more than just a forum, as it empowers the youth in various ways. “It is a catalyst for change. It empowers our youth to engage in democratic processes, shaping a future where every child’s voice is heard and their rights are upheld,” he said in...
Deputy higher education minister Natalia /Goagoses celebrated a milestone at the Kayec graduation ceremony in Windhoek, honouring the accomplishments of 90 trainees, including 26 trainees with hearing impairments. “I celebrate each of the graduates here today, recognising the challenges they have overcome,” she said. The ceremony, held last week, marked a pivotal moment for these...
Liseli Machili, musali walilimo zemashumi amabeli kazesupile, upila mwakomponi ya Choto mwasikiliti sa Zambezi ni bomahe ni bahabo ni mwanahae wa musizani. Musipili wahae wakutisiwa nokalile ni katengo ka DREAMS. Mwasilimo sa 2020, nakeni mwa katengo ka DREAMS katuso ya mubeleki yasebeza ni sicaba, ili ndambo ni yafetuhile kuba muluti wahae. Kakatengo ka DREAMS, nafumani...
Local producer Nesley Taylor, better-known as ‘Flava Flame’ in music circles, has launched his latest venture, 061 Live Radio.
Eight talented musicians from Youth Orchestras of Namibia (Yona) have been selected to participate in the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) in July.