The 2025 Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration, recently held in Windhoek, concluded with standing ovations and a shared spirit of harmony that resonated throughout the packed Windhoek High School Hall. This year’s event brought together choirs and conductors from across the country for a weekend of unforgettable music, community engagement, and cultural exchange. The capacity-building theme...
Ever wondered what awaits the winner of Miss Namibia beyond the glitz and glamour of the international stage? The Miss Namibia crown is no longer just a symbol of beauty and self-confidence. It carries a reward package and platform for national influence. The reigning titleholder walks away with prizes valued at over N$500 000. This...
The popular Savanna Comedy Hour show was on Friday held at Nico’s Pub and Grill in Windhoek, themed ‘We Dyed for This Kountry’. The comedy night attracted various prominent figures such as activist Michael Amushelelo, veteran comedian Neville Basson and musician Ms Gideon. The Savanna Comedy Hour started in 2021 at Vinyls. It has since...
Sports journalist Hesron Kapanga is officially out of the market as he tied the knot with his longtime sweetheart, Stephnie Kapanga, in a beautiful ceremony last month. This marks a love story that began nearly a decade ago. Kapanga, a sports reporter at Nampa, shared the origins of their romance. He vividly recalled first seeing...
Going solo after spending years in a duo or a group of musicians must be the most liberating feeling ever. It’s either that or it should be extremely frightening and intimidating. In the famous words of Nigerian comedian BasketMouth: “There are only two things involved”. We will follow his mantra in unpacking this conversation. What...
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...