Music lovers were disappointed when local artist Lazarus Shiimi, known as Gazza, failed to hit the stage at the Iconic Music Festival in Windhoek last weekend as was promised by event organisers, Mindscape Events. Gazza was part of the line-up of artists set to perform at the music event where South African artists Kwesta and...
Mindsinaction, in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN), is expanding its bootcamps to reach a wider audience that is interested in exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (Steam). The second phase of the programme is targeting at least 240 learners from four schools across the country. These schools are...
The third Junior National Council (JNC) kicked off on Monday in Windhoek, addressing pressing youth issues at both regional and national levels. The JNC serves as a voice for school-going youth, offering them a space to express their opinions, and debate matters affecting them. This year’s theme is ‘Educating a Namibian Child Fit for Agenda...
Persistence, dedication, patience and hard work are some of the key traits Rosalia Haufiku, to which the first runner-up for Youth inTourism Innovation Challenge in Gaborone, Botswana, attributes her success. The electronics engineering student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) came out on top with her project, ‘Secure Environmental Data Acquisition Portal’...
A heated clash erupted between Namibian rapper Mega Slaughterhouse and South African amapiano artist Meneer Cee over the remix of the former’s song, ‘Pikkewyne.’ The controversy has sparked strong reactions from Namibian fans, who are rallying behind Slaughterhouse. The conflict was sparked by Mega’s discovery that Meneer Cee had released his (Mega’s) song on his (Meneer’s)...
Namibian fashion designers Armando van Wyk and Jody Claasen are representing the country at the prestigious Batho Fashion Week in Gaborone, Botswana. This significant opportunity was a result of the strategic partnership signed last year between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Batho Fashion Week, with the goal of fostering collaboration and strengthening ties in the...
Pricilla Mukokobi Heather Erdmann Maria Beukes, a retiree, discovered a newfound passion in hat-making. Her journey into the world of millinery began unexpectedly while attending a wedding planner course in Johannesburg. Beukes (54) said business is good, and she is able to make a living through Ladyee hats. “I was intrigued by the hat-making course...
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...