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NACN ge ǂnuwiǁkhāsib ǂgaes ǂHanumasa ǁkhawa kō!gâs !naride go dītoa
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NACN ge ǂnuwiǁkhāsib ǂgaes ǂHanumasa ǁkhawa kō!gâs !naride go dītoa

!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...

‘Ostory yoye’ remix out
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‘Ostory yoye’ remix out

Xtrazz, in collaboration with Sunny Boy, Exit and Bok-D, released aremix for a song called ‘Ostory yoye’, loosely translated as ‘your story.’ The songtalks about choices people make in theirlives.  Xtrazz is a Namibian multi-cultural, Afrobeat, Afropop, house, kwait, anddancehall music group. The trio consists of Abel Liswani Nfwile ‘Cyrus’, HeroldMbajanda Hiiko ‘Bux’, and Padja-Ongudi...

Zambezi pageant queens face challenges
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Zambezi pageant queens face challenges

Lack of opportunities, limited resources and cultural norms are some of the challenges stifling the pageantry in the Zambezi region. Despite these challenges, young pageant models are navigating through these to pursue their passion. Janine Simataa, the reigning Miss Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo, told VIBEZ! that there is a scarcity of pageant events...

NACN completes arts fund Act review tour
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NACN completes arts fund Act review tour

The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has concluded its nationwide consultative tour to review the National Arts Fund, Act and draft supporting regulations. The tour, which covered the country’s 14 regions, began in July and was part of NACN’s efforts to improve arts funding in the country.  The initiative was supported by the UNESCO-Aschberg...

Essay competition to amplify young voices
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Essay competition to amplify young voices

In celebration of International Youth Day (#IYD) 2024, the National Youth Council of Namibia (NYC) will have an essay competition to inspire and mobilise young people to explore the role of digital technology in sustainable development. The #IYD 2024 Essay Competition is open to Namibian youth aged 16 to 35.  Participants are invited to craft...

NAYORE    member tackles climate issues 
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NAYORE    member tackles climate issues 

Esther Ananias, a Namibian Youth on Renewable Energy (NAYORE) member,has returned from the Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice (NSSCJ) with a renewed passion for climate action.  She was amongst youth activists from all corners of the African continent. The youngsters tackled critical climate issues.The summer school programme was organised by the Pan-African Climate Justice...

NTB crowned best exhibitor at Zambezi Bream Festival
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NTB crowned best exhibitor at Zambezi Bream Festival

The Namibia Tourism Board scooped the Overall Best Exhibitor award in the corporate category of the Zambezi Bream Festival and Cultural Expo, held from 4 to 10 August in Katima Mulilo. The achievement shows its commitment to promoting the rich culture and natural beauty of Namibia, and that region specifically. The festival, which celebrated the...

Biochemist turned jeweller thrives
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Biochemist turned jeweller thrives

Popyeni Amadhila (27), a biochemistry graduate, has defied social expectations and turned her passion for jewellery-making into a thriving business, Popyeni Jewels. Her journey into the world of jewellery began unexpectedly. After completing her honours degree in Applied Biochemistry from the University of Namibia in 2018, she found herself navigating the challenging Namibian job market.  It was...

Drought worries Zambezi governor
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Drought worries Zambezi governor

The Zambezi region is in the grip of a severe drought that has wreaked havoc on the livelihoods of its residents, governor Lawrence Sampofu said yesterday.  The region has been experiencing below-average rainfall for several years, with a harsh impact on the farming and livestock-dependent population. Speaking during a courtesy visit by New Era management,...

Gen Z voters’ fun walk a success
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Gen Z voters’ fun walk a success

Namibia’s population of three million mainly comprises 2.1 million young people.  The youth in Windhoek, through a fun walk campaign, enticed their fellow mates to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections in November. The event, which was organised by the Tukwatha Youth Organisation, does not only aim to promote and...