Award-winning duo Mafikizolo, consisting of composer Theo Kgosinkwe and lead singer Nhlanhla Mafu, will be the headline act at the Doc Jubber Hockey Field in Olympia next weekend. In an exclusive interview with this publication, the duo expressed happiness to return to the Land of the Brave, after a number of years to deliver another...
South African Afro pop group Mafikizolo is heading to Namibia after a fruitful team-up and caucus by Amorlamor Promotions, Events Solutions and Kasi Vibe Namibia, andthey will be performing in Windhoek on 16 August. The classic Emlanjeni hitmakers have stood the test of time. Their career in the music industry spans over two decades. The...
Conductor Manuel Sasindere led his choir from the Christian Youth Ministry to victory at the Shabbach Clash Choir Competition on Saturday, and earned a cash prize of N$1500 and afloating trophy. The competition was aimed at uplifting the spirits of the youth, showcasing three competing choirs, after three others withdrew from the contest. The inaugural...
Isai Sipunga The Filmmakers Association of Namibia (FAN) has unveiled an innovative initiative to revive the local film industry and enhance its global presence. The plan involves strategies including securing additional funding, engaging regional voices, advocating for stronger film policies, and improving governance. Highlighting the significance of the changes to be implemented, FAN chairperson Byron...
In response to pressing social issues such as passion killings, prostitution and child exploitation, the Arts Performance Centre (APC) in Tsumeb is set to host a music concert tomorrow. The event titled ‘True Love Can’t Be Bought’ concert, will feature an evocative blend of music and drama designed to foster remembrance and inspire impactful change....
Gospel lovers are in for a joyful experience as the House of the Lord and Solution will be hosting the Shabbach competition tomorrow. The Shabbach will feature a thrilling competition among six choirs, each battling for the coveted top honours, including a grand prize of N$1 500 and a floating trophy. The inaugural event will...
Alejandro Cooper (12) has been nominated for the Best Young African Actor award at the 2024 Sotigui Awards in Burkina Faso. The exciting news came on a Sunday afternoon while he was playing in the street. He is a grade seven pupil at Moses van der Byl Primary School. This is the first time a...
KENCHO SHACHA GOZDI – The death toll from a devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 257, the United Nations said yesterday, warning that it could rise to 500. The disaster occurred onMonday following heavy rains in a tiny community in a mountainous area of South Ethiopia regional state. The last toll, given by...
After taking part in the Nedbank Kapana Cook-off competition three times, Heinz Bank (30) finally scoops top prize. The professional chef was part of the third preliminary round in the Kapana Cook-Off competition that recently took place in Windhoek, where three contestants qualified for the competition’s final slated, for 24 August in Ongwediva. Bank walked...
Miss Namibia under the previous director Connie Maritz was straight cow dung. I hated every pageant staged by Connie and her team since my earliest recollection. And I have been around hey, nothing about the pageant under the previous director reflected the true essence of Namibian society. Year in, year out… I criticised the pageant,...