Rudolf Gaiseb Delta Primary School learners showcased Namibia’s cultural heritage with spontaneous dances at the 55th International Gathering of Children of Europe, known as “Joy of Europe”. The gathering took place recently in Belgrade, Serbia. The Twaya Siki group, comprising students from grades 4, 6 and 7, performed a dance titled “Waka Waka” on stage,...
The Katutura Fashion Week (KWF) is scheduled to commence today at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, themed ‘Inventing Fashion Today KFW 2024.’ The event will blend fashion and music, highlighting the talents of local designers and artists from across Namibia. It will feature local and international designers. The Katutura Fashion Week 2024 hopes to enhance the...
Hedonism is rooted in the notion that pleasure is the primary purpose of human existence. As humans, we are naturally inclined to constantly seek pleasure and enjoyment. When this becomes overrated, extreme and manipulated by forces with an insatiable desire for control, it becomes a subliminal and effective force for society’s destabilisation. Although the societal...
Namibian actor Alejandro Cooper, aged 12, received the accolade for Best Youngest African Actor at the Sotigui Awards, which took place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso recently. Cooper was honoured for his performance in the film ‘Lukas,’ directed by Philippe Talavera of the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), based on a screenplay by Mikiros Garoes, and featuring...
Miss Universe Namibia Prisca Anyolo graced the stage at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico on Saturday. Miss Namibia Organisation CEO Umbi Karuaihe-Upi expressed immense pride in Anyolo’s performance. She highlighted her exceptional preparation, both emotional and physical, and her ability to hold grace and poise among the 125-strong contestants. “We are happy, as...
The Windhoek Comedy Festival (WCF) and Comedy Hour are set to present a Namibian election-themed comedy show in Windhoek this weekend. The event, scheduled to take place at the Village Opera House on 24 November, is anticipated to deliver an evening filled with humour and laughter. The show promises to deliver sharp political humour in...
I have been slacking on our monthly tradition. I might as well apologize seeing that is all I have been doing of late. Anyhow…if you are new to this, allow me to contextualize this for you. Every month I share a personal playlist of strictly Namibian music. When I say personal, I mean this is...
MultiChoice Namibia, in collaboration with The Brief, an online publication, hosted a discussion on piracy and its negative impacts for both consumers and other stakeholders. Held under the theme: “Setting Africa’s Creativity Free”, the event included an insightful presentation by Frikkie Jonker, Irdeto Broadcasting cybersecurity and anti-piracy director, who discussed various forms of piracy, and...
Zambezi artist Given Chilinda, also known as Kwaito Lager, is preparing to unveil his second extended play (EP), titled ‘Give Me the Keys’. This follows the release of his latest music video for 2024, which shares the same name. With a decade of experience in the music industry, during which he has produced six albums...
Prisca Anyolo, the current Miss Universe Namibia, is poised to represent the nation on the international stage at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico this Sunday. 127 nations will be competing for the prestigious title. The Namibian beauty queen is filled with confidence, and is resolute in her desire to make a significant impact...