PARIS – The first-ever Birkin bag that was designed by French luxury brand Hermes for actress Jane Birkin is set to be sold at auction in Paris, with the piece of modern fashion history likely to spark a bidding frenzy. The Birkin has become a modern design icon that is so exclusive that Hermes only...
Former President Nangolo Mbumba officially launched a pictorial book commemorating the late Founding President Sam Nujoma in Windhoek on Tuesday. The launch was attended by high-ranking government officials, former dignitaries, and members of the Nujoma family, among others. The book largely draws on the archives of the New Era Publication Corporation (New Era), with additional...
For the first time in decades, Miss World Namibia and Miss Non-Governmental Organizations (Miss NGO) have opened their doors to mothers, paving the way for inspiring and giving second chances to mothers. Among the beneficiaries is 28-year-old Vistorina Hipangelwa, a mother of one, who has stepped back into the limelight as a semi-finalist in the...
The Opuwo Trade Fair Music Bash was short of nothing on Saturday because when the first beat dropped and the crowd erupted into cheers, it was a celebration of rhythm, nostalgia, and pure sonic energy. Headlining the unforgettable evening were the powerhouse voices of Tate Buti, the timeless harmonies of the Dalom Kids, and the...
Miss World Namibia, Selma Kamanya may not have clinched the Miss World 2025 title, but she raised the bar by being in the top 8 alongside Hasset Dereje Admassu from Ethiopia, as the only Africans who advanced to that level of the competition. Held in Telangana State, Hyderabad, India on 31 May – participants from...
After we are done marching for weeks on end, and even after we say their names, light candles and marching with placards held high, silence always falls. This often happens not because we’ve healed, but because we’ve moved on. Or at least some of us have. The silence that follows femicide in Namibia is always...
Does Namibia need a return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (Namas)? If yes, what would they look like in 2025/2026 and beyond? Does the industry really stand to benefit from a return of the Namas? Or perhaps a whole new awards ceremony different from the famed Namas? What would the sponsorship model be like? ...
The top 10 finalists of the Miss Namibia 2025 pageant were treated to a royal welcome on Africa Day. They visited the Palace of the Omukwaniilwa of Aandonga in the northern part of the country. The visit formed part of their nationwide tour ahead of the Miss Namibia finale, scheduled to take place in July...
The Ngweze Community Hall will be filled with energy and excitement tonight as 20 talented dancers compete in the Sikokoshi Cultural Dance Competition. The event, which was on break for a while, is back and expected to be better this time. Sikokoshi, a dance traditionally performed to the rhythmic sounds of Rumba music, is known...
The Namibian music industry is showing strong signs of revival, with local artists breaking into the digital mainstream area. Over the weekend, musician and producer DJ Siya reached a milestone as his hit single Bovo, featuring DJ Vuyo and Zambian artist Chester MorePower, passed one-million views on YouTube. The song has quickly gained traction across...