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...
With compassion and clarity, communications specialist Morna Ikosa breaks the silence surrounding postnatal depression in her book, empowering professionals to foster understanding, support and healing where it’s needed most. Titled “Unmasking Postnatal Depression,” she says the book is a powerful and timely contribution to mental health awareness, serving as a beacon for wellness and human...
Shanizia Da Cunha recently represented Namibia at the Miss Aura International 2025 pageant in Antalya, Türkiye. She described the experience as both personal and transformative. As Miss Aura Namibia, Da Cunha said she saw the opportunity not only as a platform to represent her country but also as a chance to embody the values she...
RUNDU – The film commission under the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), this week visited the Kavango East and West regions to scout for workable spaces to setup their regional offices. Deputy director Florence Haifene said the commission, through the ministry, is burning the midnight oil to ensure its functions are decentralised to...
To celebrate local talent and encourage the development of the arts in Namibia, Bank Windhoek and the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) launched the sixth edition of the Bank Windhoek Triennial in Windhoek on Tuesday. This year’s Triennial will be under the theme: ‘Namibian Identity: The Linework of a Country’s Contours and Wealth.’ The...
Cultural festivals are huge in the Namibian house. We love cultural festivals. Every tertiary institution features one. We have independent cultural festivals. We have cultural festivals in the regions. They are everywhere. We can safely assume that cultural festivals are a Namibian way of life. However, the last cultural festival I attended left me wondering what...