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
Following last year’s success of ‘Remembering Johnny’ at the National Theatre of Namibia, a show that pays tribute to French icon Johnny Hallyday, OYO presented ‘Discovering Michel’ yesterday and today. Focusing on the work of Michel Berger, an artist discovered 60 years ago in France and departed too soon, ‘Discovering Michel’ will feature the renowned...
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...