Shall we continue what I started about two months ago? So, every month, I have got this thing where I share a personal playlist of Namibian music. This is something I promised to do every month. But as usual, evidently, there is a need to add a bit of a disclaimer: This list that I...
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...
In the words of my favourite female literary writer Buchi Emecheta, I too like to tell people who ask me about my stance on feminism that I am a feminist with a small f. Reading ‘In the Ditch’ (1979) is a great start to understand her work. The debate on whether I am a feminist...
In today’s interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From sharing selfies on Instagram to posting thoughts on Twitter, these platforms have revolutionised how we communicate and express ourselves. However, while some societies leverage social media for meaningful discourse and innovation, others remain ensnared in a look-at-me culture that misses 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...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – A traditional dance competition organised by the International University of Management’s Nkurenkuru campus to entertain and showcase talent ended in chaos last Wednesday. The chaos erupted after an alleged bias during the judging and police had to be called in to restore order. Students and community members allegedly became disgruntled after...
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...
Society is grappling with a crisis of masculinity. The once-proud image of the man as a provider, protector and pillar of the community has been replaced by a disturbing trend: a relentless pursuit of pleasure and instant gratification. This shift in male values is eroding the fabric of society, leaving a trail of broken families,...
Reports alleging non-payment of artists who performed at the Etotha Carnival, nearly two months after the event, are not a new phenomenon in Namibia. This has been happening for decades. However, one cannot help but be disappointed that reports of this nature still dominate headlines in modern times, where everyone ought to understand the need...