Martha Mukaiwa

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‘Longlegs’ is moody and maniacal

Horror fans are in for a wild ride as Osgood Perkins presents the atmospheric and thoroughly disquieting ‘Longlegs’ (2024). Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, the tightly-wrought, visually-stunning thriller hangs its story on the hooks of the psychological police procedural,…

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Local mockumentary stars impressive talent

A new Namibian mockumentary hits the scene as film-maker Mikiros Garoes debuts ‘The Spot’, a restaurant-centered comedy set at Groot Aub. Following the daily shenanigans of the chaotic staff at the Ileni Inn as filmed by a visiting documentary crew,…

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French National Day celebration bids farewell to ambassador Minot

As his term as French ambassador to Namibia draws to a close, Sébastien Minot welcomed guests to the French embassy to celebrate French National Day (Bastille Day) in Windhoek on Friday. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille on…

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Newspapers in Coffee Shops

When it comes to haunting coffee shops, I may be due some kind of award. I sit, sometimes for ages, as if I pay utilities. I drink like someone nursing a warm beer bought with their last twenty bucks and…

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‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is a poignant prequel

As the din of explosions, catchy soundtracks and empowering monologues continue to define the big screen ‘A Quiet Place’ dials everything down to a whisper. Set in a world where a race of blind but super-hearing aliens hunt humans, the…

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‘Uno & Hatago’ heads to big screen

A lesbian love story is headed to the big screen as ‘Uno & Hatago’ (2024) premieres at Ster-Kinekor at Maerua Mall today. Directed by Hillary Shiimi and written by Jason Kooper based on a story by the Women’s Leadership Centre…

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Fundraiser for artist’s heart set for Sunday

Raymond Mupfumira, musically known as Sir Ray, is the kind of musician with scores of musician friends, many of whom will be playing at ‘Music for Ray: A Fundraising Concert’ taking place at Joyful Noise at Maerua Mall this Sunday.…

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MTC Wine Extravaganza makes a splash

Wine imitated Venetian art, bubbly was the belle of the ball and enthusiasts took a moment to sip and swirl at the MTC Wine Extravaganza this weekend. Returning to the Windhoek Country Club Resort from 27 to 29 June, the…

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Half-time

We’re almost halfway through the year and if you’ve been deep in the work of affording to live, shelter and eat on this planet, you may be feeling some type of way. Heroic, because life is tough and God has…

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Cota’s ‘New Beginnings’ honours elders, is inspired by local culture

The College of the Arts’ (Cota) newly minted graduates and the institution’s esteemed alumni come together in ‘New Beginnings’, an annual showcase at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN). Often the Cota graduates’ first independent showing produced without the…

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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ is formulaic but fun

Miami’s finest are back and bringing the heat in ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ (2024). Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence returning as wisecracking detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, the fourth instalment of the action comedy picks up after…

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‘KAPITAL Ells’ drops and delights fans

Ask The Ells why ‘KAPITAL Ells’, their debut extended play (EP), has been almost a decade in the making and they’ll tell you that “good music takes time”. On a frigid Wednesday evening, Artwell ‘Slickartie’ Neusu says as much to…

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