Otjisazu Guest Farm, located near Okahandja, holds deep historical and cultural significance. Otjisazu Guest Farm is one of Namibia’s oldest farms. It was once the site of key events in the country’s colonial and liberation-era history. The area was a vital centre for early OvaHerero-German interactions and still bears the legacy of these complex historical dynamics. When the old OvaHerero settlement became a missionary station,...
Kasi Vibe expands to event management
The brains behind the Kasie Vibe Festival are set to take on a new challenge and venture into comprehensive event management services. Founder of Kasie Vibe Williebath Bomba Shigwedha told VIBEZ! that with years of extensive experience in organising and curating vibrant, impactful events, they are ready to open doors to fully plan, coordinate and manage both formal and...
WINDHOEK celebrates a decade of local fashion excellence
The MTC Windhoek Fashion Week (MTCWFW), Namibia’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, has announced its 10th-anniversary edition, that will take place from 5 to 8 November 2025 under the theme ‘A Decade of Namibian Fashion and Made in Namibia.’ This year’s main venue is Maerua Mall, with pre-event activations hosted at the City of Windhoek, both long-time strategic partners of...
Acacia-Composites represent Namibia at WoodEX for Africa
Acacia-Composites Manufacturers, the African continent’s only wood-plastic composite (WPC) manufacturer, has been exhibiting at WoodEX for Africa 2025. The event started on Wednesday and concludes today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Acacia-Composites Manufacturers is turning heads not only with their premium decking and cladding solutions, but also with their sustainably designed exhibition booth, built entirely from compressed cardboard. ...
Opinion – Strategic communication drives impact
Samuel Linyondi Since strategic communication is a specialised approach to distributing and receiving information, the skill is similar to social interaction. The function is about communicating the best message through the correct channels to the right people at the right time. Feedback from this process is used to stay focused on company goals and stakeholders. If one party maintains silence,...
Europe designates Namibia as high-risk
The European Commission (EC) last week designated Namibia as a high-risk jurisdiction for antimoney laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing frameworks (CFT). The EC updated the European Union (EU) list of high-risk jurisdictions and placed Namibia in high-risk jurisdictions such as Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Nepal and Venezuela. The EC’s decision is subject to scrutiny by the...
‘Namibia loses opportunities in delaying nuclear power’
Not capitalising on its abundant uranium resources to generate nuclear power sooner than later will deprive Namibia of a reliable energy source which will result in missed economic and job creation opportunities. This is according to Set-son Shifidi, a Namibian energy engineer. He said taking early action will help Namibia meet its future energy needs, reduce carbon emissions and build...
Opinion – Oil and gas potential not a self-fulfilling prophecy
As Namibia positions itself at the forefront of a new era in niche energy, a rise in international interest continues to emerge. This week, Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote paid a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Such high-level diplomatic and investment engagements are not coincidental, but a manifestation of Namibia’s commitment towards energy security. Commensurately, Namibia’s commitment to...
Opinion – Basic laws impeding nation’s progress
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations recently called on members of the public to submit laws which, in their view, were or are impeding socio-economic development or progress of the country and set last week Friday, 13 June 2025, the deadline for submissions. This unusual request was indeed unprecedented and should, with all due respect, be accorded accordingly. I...
Opinion – A justice system bound by outdated rules
Namibia’s Constitution, celebrated for its emphasis on human dignity, access to justice and fair trial guarantees, sets the tone for an inclusive legal order. Articles 12 and 25 of the Constitution clearly entrench the right of every person to approach a court for redress when their fundamental rights or freedoms are violated. However, the practical enforcement of these rights is...