The Miss Namibia Organisation, in collaboration with NBC and Debmarine Namibia, has announced the Top 10 finalists for both Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia 2025. The Miss Namibia and Miss Teen pageant revealed its top 10 finalists on Friday and Saturday at the Droombos Vineyard on the outskirts of Windhoek. Over 20 beauty queens...
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Sandy celebrates 40 years of theatre
The National Theatre of Namibia and National Art Gallery of Namibia will be hosting a Retrospective of Sandy Rudd’s 40-year theatre journey, showcasing an array of productions. From 1983 to 2024, the excerpts from her productions will highlight a variety of genres. This includes musicals, tribute shows, children’s theatre, special needs theatre, comedy, community theatre,...
Ingrid Kisting: From radio presenter to published poet
REHOBOTH – Ingrid Kisting, a well-known Afrikaans radio presenter and committee member of the Sam Khubis Committee, has shared her inspiring journey of overcoming personal challenges to pursue her passion for writing. In an exclusive interview with VIBEZ!, she spoke about her creative path and achievements as well as how her faith and resilience have...
Industry Loop – One-man show …Definition of a one-man show
Google teaches us that a one-man show refers to a performance by a single creative practitioner (actor, musician, etc). Basically, it refers to exhibiting or showcasing the work of a single artist. One – not two or three – one artist. So, why do we, in Namibia, have a one-man show with a hundred people...
Poulton set to make Paris Fashion Week debut
After a missed opportunity in 2024 due to financial constraints, Namibian fashion designer Mellisa Poulton is set to fulfil her long-held dream of showcasing her collection at Paris Fashion Week later this year through support from the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN). Poulton, known for her stunning fashion collections, was recently announced as one...
Jessica High Five donates to schools and marginalised
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKAJOMBO – Miss Namibia semi-finalist Jessica Jaama Katjiteo, through her Foundation called Jessica High Five, donated stationery worth N$ 30 000 to schools and kindergartens in the Omaheke region’s Epukiro constituency recently. The 26-year-old beauty contestant also gave sanitary pads, babies’ powdered milk, nappies, wipes, milk bottles and adult nappies worth N$7 000...
Uncommon sense – It’s all nothing but a mental circus
It takes a lot of emotional courage and a sad hard look at life to see it all for what it truly is. A mere constructed and co-opted way of life, and not even one bit of it is natural any longer. I t seems like living in a dream that has no end, yet...
Nina celebrates career milestone with an e-book
After almost a decade featuring on our television screens, Nina Katangana is offering a comprehensive guide to mastering skills for effective communication, whether you are on television, YouTube, or any other platform. Her new e-book titled ‘The Art of Influence: A Masterclass in TV and Digital Presenting’ draws from nearly 20 years of experience in...
Oshakati to host Miss Womalenga Beauty Pageant
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council has announced the launch of the Miss Womalenga Beauty Pageant. The groundbreaking event is set to take place on 31 May as part of the Totem Expo event. The event, which is the first of its kind, aims to celebrate and honour mature Namibian women, giving them a platform...
NACN awards over N$330 000 in grants to support art sector
The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has announced the successful recipients of its 2025 Cycle One grant disbursement. The have awarded a total of N$330 733.34 to 12 artists and cultural practitioners across the country. In a continued celebration of arts as a force for transformation and national development, the NACN’s 2024/25 Grant Period...