In a country where thousands chase viral fame, but few understand how to monetise it, a groundbreaking workshop is changing the game for Namibia’s content creators economy. The second edition of the Influencer Business Masterclass, founded and hosted by Namibian media personality and influencer strategist Pombili Shilongo in partnership with SanlamAllianz and the American Embassy...
Auleria Wakudumo The Namibian feature film titled ‘Life’, directed by Leonard Tshikesho and produced by Gustav Nuuyoma, has achieved another international milestone after being nominated at the 2026 Lift-Off Filmmaker Festival Sessions (Volume Two). The film has been selected in two competitive categories-Feature Film Content and Audience Choice at the festival which takes place from...
If you are reading this today, you should consider yourself not only blessed but chosen for a time like this. If at any time in this life you may have wondered why you were born and brought into this world, then you shall never harbour any doubt because the definitive time is here. For too...
MultiChoice Namibia recently announced that six films produced through its local content initiatives received 13 nominations at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards (NTFA), scheduled for 28 March. The nominations honour exceptional storytelling, performances and production across various categories, emphasising MultiChoice’s commitment to fostering and highlighting local talent. With 13 nominations across 10 categories, including...
This year, all roads will lead to Cattle Country, which will host the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen 2026 event. The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) spokesperson Beulah Boois-Beukes said NBC decided to take the event nationwide. “Since the NBC acquired the Miss Namibia pageant, the event has been successfully staged in Swakopmund, Lüderitz and...
Chuckle Factory will host a live comedy night, titled ‘Laugh My Pain Away’. The event will take place on 7 March 2026 at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) in Windhoek. Inspired by the realities many Namibians face daily, such as mental health challenges, unemployment, financial pressure and everyday stress that often goes unspoken, ‘Laugh...
When it comes to gender-based violence (GBV), we have spoken about statistics, we have marched, we have posted hashtags, and we have demanded harsher sentences. For eons now, we have spoken about abuse from all angles, yet I feel like somewhere, something is not working or is not being addressed. Who talks about the protectors...
Adolf Kaure With the Valentine’s Day hangover still simmering and hanging over the horizon, some of Namibia’s well-known musicians released songs on the special day to serenade their fans with softer, affectionate rhythms. These artists include Jyz Yorke, Yung Kavin and Kidd Mario, who allowed Valentine’s Day to be their muse in the studio. Rapper,...
In northern Namibia, weddings do not truly begin until specific singers arrive at the house where the wedding is taking place. Their voices set the tone, bringing the energy, and carrying the spirit of celebration. Among the most sought-after of these voices is 80s Vocals, also known as ‘Ovamati vokoixwa yaNafidi’, an acapella group that...
Veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali says Namibia’s next generation of creatives must think beyond producing content and focus on building sustainable careers in the entertainment industry. Reflecting on his nearly 25-year journey, Haikali said the local industry has grown significantly since he started in 2000. However, he believes many young creatives are entering a system that...