In a culinary scene where franchises often dominate, one young Namibian is proving that passion, patience, and a pinch of courage can still create something truly flavourful. Thirty-five-year-old Elizabeth Ongaleni Ihuema, born in Tsumeb and now based in Windhoek, is the heart behind Tasty Delights. This growing food venture has quickly become a favourite among...
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Mavutu Conversations – Protect Namibian women
As the year comes to an end, I would like to point out that this has been a challenging year for Namibia, particularly for Namibian women. However much so, it has also been a rather beautiful year. We have seen the inauguration of our first female President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and her female leaders in key...
Ma/Gaisa rumble heads to Swakopmund
Another star-studded second edition of the Rumble in the City is headed to the coast next weekend. This time, it is themed “Ma/Gaisa Rumble at the Coast.” Sendelly !Gonteb, who is part of the organising committee, told VIBEZ! that preparations have been going very well, as this time they plan on hosting a Sunday edition. ...
Swakopmund Fashion Week dazzles …opens doors for mentorship, sustainability
Adolf Kaure The 2025 Swakopmund Fashion Week (SFW) left fashionistas and fashion lovers mesmerised by the dazzling display of an array of stunning garments. From start to finish, the event, which took place from 4 to 6 December, showed immense talent. According to organiser Christ Laolange Shameulu, the showstopping event was a resounding success and...
Uncommon sense – There is no going back (Ihaishunako)
Once you experience and realise that life is all about energy, frequency, and vibration, there is no going back. Once you realise that you create your life experience in real time with every thought and information you consume in real time, you will think twice at every second of your life. You will eventually start...
Student masters the art of compèring
Ndinelao Haipinge is steadily carving her path in Namibia’s entertainment and events industry as a host. Haipinge (22), a final-year education student, said she is determined to grow her craft and earn her place among the country’s most trusted Masters of Ceremonies (MC). “I’m eager to grow, learn, and make my mark in this industry,”...
Salaam’s Canvas of Sounds
Monika Amunyela Black Dice Salaam’s journey with Canvas of Sounds began as a simple idea that grew into something much larger. The early stages of the project were purely experimental and an opportunity for him to explore, allowing the project to evolve. “It began with a few melodies and ideas, but as I kept recording,...
Ma/Gaisa Star Season 5 officially launched
Monika Amunyela SAN-Welwitschia Music Production officially launched Season 5 of the highly anticipated Next Ma/Gaisa Star Competition. The pre-launch event took place at the NBC radio station in Windhoek on December 3rd, celebrating the growth of the genre and the national institutions supporting the competition. As Season 5 officially opens for entries, people aged 18...
Miss Namibia’s national costumes of purpose
For years, Miss Namibia’s national costumes have sparked debate and evoked bittersweet opinions amongst the public. But according to the chief executive officer of Miss Namibia, Umbi Karueihe-Upi, every costume carries a deeper purpose. In an interview with VIBEZ!, Karueihe-Upi said the national costume segment is important in international pageants because it tells the story of a...
Pictures at a musical exhibition
Hilma Nalupe The Namibian Musical Ensemble (NME) will be having a multimedia musical experience this evening. The ensemble, which blends choral and vocal repertoire with digital visuals of music, started yesterday and will continue this evening at the Eros Dutch Reformed Church in Windhoek. Pictures at an exhibition was originally a piano suite by Russian...









