At some point in our lives, it will be worth to pause and ask ourselves existential questions. Not only can it be enlightening and help one to live intentionally, but to have a better perspective. It is worth to imagine what life experience we would have if we were to be born in a different...
Monika Amunyela ‘Echoes of Omusati’, a Namibian documentary film, is set to premiere tonight, at the Ster-Kinekor cinema in Maerua Mall, Windhoek. The film tells intimate stories from one of the country’s northern regions. The project, co-produced and directed by Oshoveli Shipoh, focuses on the people, culture, and history of Omusati, a region in northern...
Shiloh Frieda Nakanyala said she will host a special gathering designed to bring women together in a safe and supportive space where they can openly share, connect, and learn practical ways to release pain from both their past and present. The event will take place in Ongwediva at Bennie’s Park on 28 March around 15h00-20h30....
Namibian musicians have called for fair treatment, better support and stronger development programmes as discussions begin on the future of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). The discussions took place during an Industry Stakeholder Engagement Session hosted by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, through its Directorate of Arts, in partnership...
The fifth edition of the Savannah Comedy Hour was launched recently at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) in Windhoek, where the monthly comedy nights will be hosted. The comedy platform was started in 2021 by the Comedy Hour Collective, comprising Vernon van Wyk, Aloys Axarob Murorua, Ndelitunga Shikongeni and Kevin Kimaro. The collective later partnered...
The Meat and Beer Festival recently hosted its 21st edition, suggesting the festival’s future looks bright despite being built purely on passion and community spirit, with little corporate financial backing. The organiser stated that the event’s steady growth and widespread popularity across the country demonstrate unwavering audience support. The festival was launched in 2022 and...
OSHAKATI – The spirit of culture, identity and entrepreneurship will once again take centre stage in Oshakati, as the town prepares to host the 14th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo. This event continues to celebrate tradition while opening doors for local economic growth. Scheduled to take place from 29 May to 6 June 2026...
Pricilla Mukokobi Isai Sipunga Namibia’s film industry has travelled a long road – from a time when outsiders largely told the country’s stories to an era in which Namibians are increasingly shaping their own narratives. Before 1990, filmmaking in Namibia was rare. Films shot in the country were often produced by South African or Western...
Adolf Kaure Music is recognised as the universal language which not only unites but also celebrates identity, heritage, and culture. As Namibia celebrates 36 years of independence, we take a walk down memory lane to some of the notable and iconic musical highlights before and after independence that have remained synonymous with the ‘Land of...
Adolf Kaure Over the years, the Namibian media landscape has developed significantly. As we approach the 36th anniversary of independence on 21 March 2026, this reflection highlights how the press has resonated through various aspects of daily life. Before independence, South West Broadcasting Corporation (SWABC) was our main source of daily news, with notable anchors...