In today’s rapidly-evolving technological landscape, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and education is not merely a prospective development. It is on the verge of becoming a reality. A local tech startup, Okaluli Group, has created a platform that leverages SMS technology and AI, making vital internet-based education resources available to users, even in the...
Bernardus Steven |Haraǂgeib has been appointed as an expert on the Reference Group of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP). The AUTJP is the strategic framework for delivering Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development. It guides the African Union member states that are emerging from conflict and repressive regimes to develop context-specific and...
Deputy information minister Modestus Amutse says the Namibia Film Week is more than screening films, and goes beyond the scope of growth and empowerment. The Film Week, which started on 19 September 2024 is an initiative that speaks directly to the creative sector. Amutse said the flagship event hosted by the Namibia Film Commission continues...
International film director and content-creator Reggie Zaire says artists should reinvent themselves and find alternative ways of putting their music out there because videos are not as lucrative as they were 10 years ago. As he was engaging with Bertha Tobias on a podcast called The Spotlight recently, the creative said music videos are dead...
A few weeks ago, Namibia witnessed its first-ever Creative Summit. The space brought together a variety of industry players, who deliberated on various issues about the Namibian creative industry. The summit was organised by Mindscape Events, who closed off the proceedings with a music show, themed ‘The economy of talent: Unlocking the developmental agenda of...
The mastermind behind Sirenga, Leone Shimuketa, and the creator of MN Creations, Mateus Erastus, are showcasing Namibian fashion at the Durban Fashion Fair in South Africa. The designers were chosen as part of a strategic partnership between MTC Windhoek Fashion Week and Durban Fashion Fair. The collaboration aims to foster cross-cultural ties, and strengthen the...
The second annual Restoration Concert hosted by Project Never Walk Alone, renowned for its uplifting events, is scheduled to take place on 7 December at the Dr Hage Geingob Stadium. Building on the triumph of its debut event last year, the concert promises to leave a lasting impression on patrons. Fifteen gospel artists are lined...
OSHAKATI- “I couldn’t be happier to share that I have found my passion in life as a make-up artist and hairstylist.” These are the words of Laina Ndapewa-Omagano Lukas (28) whose passion revolves around a skill most women use daily, makeup. “Yes, I love beauty products and the newest beauty trends just as much as...
There is no doubt that men’s mental health is of great concern. For too long, men’s mental health seems to have been society’s blind side in devising interventions to overcome some of society’s grave challenges. With that said, first, it will be of greater importance to highlight and recognise progress made to address this issue...
A number of artists and music enthusiasts gathered over the weekend to honour gospel singer Clive Willemse as he celebrated two decades in the music industry. Willemse gained recognition in the gospel music scene after releasing ‘Worship in the City’ in collaboration with DB Audio in 2006. To mark the milestone, a concert was held at...