Kiltir, a Maloya group of soul-stirring rhythms of the Réunion Island, are set to perform for three days in Namibia. The Franco-Namibia Cultural Centre (FNCC) will host Kiltir, a group whose music is rooted in the Creole traditions of their island homeland. With concerts and workshops scheduled across three days, Namibian audiences will get a...
The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Consultant (IPRPC) will launch a survey which seeks to assess the creative sector’s contribution to the nation’s economy. This initiative aims to provide much-needed data to support sustainable development in the arts and culture sectors, ensuring their continued growth and integration into Namibia’s economic landscape. For many years, Namibia’s arts and culture industry has...
The US and China faced a significant trade deficit (over US$375 billion in 2017), with State subsidies in China’s export industries, technological transfers and intellectual property theft being the primary causes of the US-China trade war. In response, China imposed duties on US$185 billion worth of US imports, while the US enacted tariffs on more...
The recently-concluded MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba left me feeling both inspired and deeply reflective. One powerful takeaway from the event was a statement by Nyasha Karadzandima of Bank Windhoek: “Brand love starts in the building.” This struck me profoundly, reinforcing an often-overlooked truth: successful branding begins within the organisation itself before it can be...
The story of Naboth’s vineyard (1 Kings 21: 1-21a) is, among other things, a classic case of injustice. People who have wealth and power use these to get what they want, even if it means taking the life of an innocent person. This is something that was certainly not unique to the 10th Century B.C.;...
On 20 March 2025, members of Namibia’s 8th Parliament were sworn in at Tintenpalast in Windhoek. They vowed to respect and defend Namibia’s Constitution and to be loyal to the country and its citizens. But will they truly deliver on their promise to serve the interests of the people? Hence, what contributions will they bring...
Vincent Shimutwikeni The mining sector has been a cornerstone of Namibia’s socio-economic development, driving job creation and contributing to the growth of both new and existing towns. With key industries in diamonds, uranium, zinc, copper, and other metal ores, mining has long provided stability and opportunities across the country. Historically, both before and after independence,...
Tendee Ritjaeree Kandando gained enthusiasm for inclusive education from lecturers like Pamela February and Karii Haihambo Ya Otto during her honours’ programme at university, Kandando (32)’s research delves into inclusive education by analysing policies designed to foster supportive learning environments for students with disabilities. “Nobody pays attention to learners or community members with intellectual impairments. ...
Marco Coetzee, National Director of the Miss Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) pageant, acquired the Miss World Namibia licence from the Miss World Organisation, following last year’s announcement that runner-ups would no longer be eligible to compete in the beauty pageant. In an interview with VIBEZ!, Coetzee expressed his excitement and commitment to shaping the future of...
The World Bank’s most recent figures indicate that sub-Saharan African growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025, and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This is while global public debt continues to rise to historic levels, amidst intensifying fiscal pressures. The World Bank (WB) has attributed Africa’s economic persistence to increased private consumption and...