The capital is preparing for its annual Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival and excitement is evident among residents and visitors alike. The festival (WACF) is slated for 22 to 25 May, at the Independence Stadium.This year’s festival will be a grand celebration of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage, artistic expression and social empowerment. Established in 2018, the...
The Meat and Beer Festival Volume 15 attracted more than 1 500 concert-goers, providing a platform for vendors to sell their products and for artists to showcase their talents. Organiser Veneruru Mieze said the main purpose of the event is to be a business opportunity for vendors, upcoming and established businesses to make an extra...
Last year around this time, I signalled an ode to our beloved Omes, late president Hage Geingob. The situation dictates that I do it one more time again. This time around, it is for our beloved tatekulu, father of the nation and the first president of the land of the brave. Hopefully, there will not...
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has announced plans to introduce YouTube monetization and digital payment solutions such as PayPal and Apple Pay in the country. The initiative aims to break the barriers that have been preventing Namibians from fully participating in the global digital economy. According to The Brief online...
At just 23 years old, Penomwaameni Natangwe is on a mission to reshape the mental health landscape in Namibia, particularly for young people. A clinical psychology student, author, and mental health advocate, Natangwe founded a mental health awareness campaign aimed at offering support, education, and resources to young people grappling with mental health issues. The...
We can talk about freedom all day, march in the streets to demand it or defend it, but our actions demonstrate a completely different picture. In fact, we may say we want freedom and may fight for it, but the result always leaves a lot to be desired. We may admit that it makes us...
The management of Ongoro Nomundu Concert Group (OCG) attributed its more than two decades of existence in the Oviritje music industry to endurance, discipline and commitment. Manager Sello Kaunata Marenga said the group had and still has young, energetic and dedicated creatives who love the genre and will continue to occupy space in the genre....
The glittering crown, the global stage, the whirlwind of media attention, the Miss Universe journey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But what happens after the spotlight fades and the cameras stop rolling? Where do Namibia’s former Miss Universes go? Many continue to use their platform to make a difference where as others try to get on...
African Vocals (AV), a choral group from Swakopmund is excited about their upcoming tour in Germany, which will see them present beautiful stories about Namibia and further draw interest for many people to come for a visit. This is not their first rodeo, last year, the group toured Germany for seven weeks where they had...
Victory Fest, Namibia’s premier Urban Gospel Music Festival, will return this year with an inspiring mission. Founded by Leopold Vatilifa known as Dee’A and Franklin Shitaleni AKA North Side Robbie, Victory Fest has been a beacon of hope, creativity and unity since its inception in 2018. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the global...