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...
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MultiChoice hosts piracy talk
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...
Kwaito Lager puts final touches on new EP
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...
Anyolo ready for Miss Universe
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...
Mavutu conversations – Breast cancer: The silent monster
Breast cancer is a silent, often misunderstood threat that lurks close to many women, particularly in rural communities where awareness and access to healthcare are limited. This lack of discussion and understanding of breast cancer in such areas has profound consequences. Not only does it lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, but it also perpetuates...
Sharpley trades pageantry for bodybuilding
After conquering the pageantry world, former Miss Namibia Cassia Sharpley left tongues wagging during an impressive performance at the bodybuilding competition, Iron House Classics. The recent bodybuilding competition took place at the Wanderers Sports Field, where the former beauty queen secured the titles in the Bikini category as well as the overall Women’s Championship. Sharpley...
Haimbala shines in The Philippines
Miss Earth Namibia 2024, Albertina Haimbala, made remarkable progress at the Miss Earth Universe by making it to the top 12, competing with more than 70 other pageant queens for the crown. Also known as Tina among her friends and supporters, the marketing student said she would not have reached that level in the competition...
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week a celebration of African style
The ninth edition of MTC Windhoek Fashion Week (MTCWFW) concluded on a stylish note, showcasing the best of Namibian and African fashion. Held at Maerua Mall, the four-day event featured a diverse line-up of 40 designers – from seasoned veterans to newcomers. Local designers like Moon Goddess Design Studio, Sirenga, and Zuriel by Luis Munana...
Local content-creators honoured
The DStv Content-Creators’ Awards took place at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday. The awards were the first of their kind in the country, and featured 20 categories. Winners included Martin Pombili for Comedy Content-Creator of the Year, DJ Vuyo for Song of the Year, The Aoxamubs YouTube Channel scooped the YouTube Channel of...
Uncommon sense – Winds of change sweeping across the world
If the election outcomes in South Africa, Botswana, and now the USA are not clearly pointing to something, one would not know what else to do. It has not been clearer that there is a great and fundamental spiritual transformation going on in the entire world. The truth of the matter is that, at some point, the world seemed to have forgotten that...