The Showmax board has announced plans to discontinue the streaming service, citing long-term sustainability and strategic priorities. In a letter sent to subscribers on Thursday, the company says: “Following a comprehensive review, the Showmax board has taken the decision to…

The MTC Kasi Vibe Festival will return from 31 July to 2 August 2026 at Brakwater Recreational Park (Paaltjies), 15km north of Windhoek, with organisers announcing open calls for performers, vendors and national brand ambassadors. Under the theme ‘Celebrating Our…

Emotional intelligence at the heart of Umbi Karuaihe-Upi’s leadership approach “A good dancer knows when to leave the stage.” These are the words of longtime media executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi (62) as she reflects on a 35-year career spanning the Miss…

Miss Namibia Organisation chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi has announced her departure after 35 years with the national pageant and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. She confirmed her exit to The Namibian on Saturday. Karuaihe-Upi has described her departure as the end…

The City of Windhoek has assured residents that there will be no interruptions in the supply of water to the city on Friday. This follows on a statement issued by the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Thursday, in which Windhoek…

The European Union (EU) on Wednesday handed over nine specialised vehicles, worth about N$10 million, to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform to support livestock value chains in Namibia’s northern communal areas. The fleet, comprising eight Land…

The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) urges its sponsored partners to strengthen governance, ethics and accountability as it seeks to maximise the social impact of its growing sponsorship portfolio. The call was made at a sponsorship beneficiaries engagement workshop held in…

Local clothing retailer Big Daddy has extended an invitation to local designers and entrepreneurs to partner and join the retail supply chain. In a public notice issued on Tuesday on its official social media page, the retail company called on…

Namibian musician Swart Baster says limited radio airplay is undermining local artists’ incomes, renewing calls for binding local music quotas as broadcasters review content rules. His appeal comes as he prepares to release his new album, ‘Expandable’, in March –…

Bank Windhoek’s annual media year-end function this year moved beyond the usual networking and reflection, offering journalists a hands-on lesson in how banking works behind the scenes. About 60 media practitioners attended the event, which introduced a gamification element aimed…