International musicians and performers must obtain the required employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even when their engagements are limited to a single event or a few days, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security says. The…

The Goethe-Institut Namibia’s new Windhoek premises are intended to serve as a shared space for cultural exchange, education and creative work, its director Dennis Schroeder said on Friday. Schroeder said the building at the corner of Simon Shixungileni Street and…

For years, Namibia’s creative industries have largely been discussed through the lens of culture. The Creative Industry Institute Africa (CIIA) wants that conversation to change, with the sector treated increasingly as a source of businesses, jobs, intellectual property and trade.…

A two-day event celebrating the music and career of Namibian musician The Dogg is scheduled to take place at Zoo Park in Windhoek on 4 and 5 September. Event organiser Salmi Shigwedha says the show will focus on the artist’s…

Newly crowned Miss Namibia 2026 Charene Labuschagne says growing up in an entrepreneurial family has shaped her decision to make women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship central to her reign. Labuschagne, who was crowned on Saturday, says watching her parents build…

Outgoing Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi says her reign has been defined by service, authenticity and community impact, with plans already under way to continue her advocacy work after handing over her crown this weekend. Speaking ahead of the Miss Namibia…

Organisers of the Namibia Gospel Music Awards (Ngoma) have announced nominees across 10 categories, highlighting improved judging transparency and a strong showing for emerging artists. The Ngoma Awards, returning after a seven-year break, announced the nominees on Friday. Ngoma chairperson…

There is a common misconception among young professional men that dressing well is expensive, superficial or reserved for people working in fashion.It is not. The reality is that the way you present yourself often shapes first impressions before you have…

Motherhood Namibia is seeking to expand beyond its annual flagship event into a year-round platform supporting Namibian mothers, as it prepares for its fourth edition in September. Event organiser Helena Shigwedha says the initiative was established to address the limited…

The Miss Namibia Organisation has defended its recent auditions against social media criticism, blaming long waiting times on an unexpectedly high turnout of hopefuls. The organisation, powered by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), issued a statement after comments circulated on…

The newly confirmed board of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) has outlined plans to boost royalty collections, cut administrative costs and improve governance over the next three years. This comes after members endorsed the former…

A two-year partnership between Nascam and Unesco will invest N$1.7 million into research, copyright reform and digital innovation within Namibia’s music industry. The recently launched partnership aims to strengthen Namibia’s music industry over the next two years. The Planning, Research,…