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In a country where storytelling is rooted in tradition, rhythm and resilience, and is often reserved for men, Namibian women are boldly stepping forward, reshaping the creative industry and making their presence felt. From poetry stages to film sets, from canvases to recording studios, women are not only creating, they are leading and taking up space. For...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Namibia’s renowned Oviritje artist, Suko-White Kejarukua, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans and friends for the overwhelming support and comfort she received following the passing of her mother. The UK-based artist’s mother, Ngumeritiza Tjitambi Hilde Kejarukua, passed away on 6 April 2025 in Windhoek after a period of illness. She was laid...
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of parliament, Fredrick Shitana, aka Lieutenant Shitana, delivered his maiden contribution in parliament earlier this week. It must be known that I have the utmost respect for the militant style of work Shitana has done in the last eight years or so in protecting his art and that of the industry at...
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Music group Patrick Mwashindange and Dion Auala known by their stage name PDK, who are not strangers to the music industry, won Bank Windhoek’s ‘For the Sake of Love’ remix competition, pocketing N$70 000. The group took first prize, while runner-ups Panduleni Gideon, known as Miss Gideon and Kena Muhomba Cazzy took second and third...
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