The upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition 2026, scheduled to take place between 24 April and 2 May under the theme ‘Connecting Local Trade to the World,’ has already sparked discussions, excitement and controversy. As many citizens anticipate the annual…

Namibian model Laina Mwatukange is set to represent the country at the Miss African Essence International Pageant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, later this month, marking her second appearance on an international stage. The 27-year-old final-year journalism and media studies student…

Veteran visual artist Papa Shikongeni is currently showcasing his ‘Creativity Within Oneness’ exhibition and hosting a collage-making workshop at Swakopmund. The body of work is on display at the Woermannhaus Art Gallery until 12 May. The collection offers visitors a…

Namibian gospel musicians have raised concerns about being excluded from major national event line-ups and awards recognition, calling for greater inclusion and genre representation. Abner Mumbala, who joined the gospel music scene in 2009, says the issue has persisted for…

After a detention period of nine months, kwaito musician Kaboy Kamakili has emerged with a fresh outlook on life. Kamakili recently shared thoughts about his future career, previous difficulties and his plans for making a comeback. He says he became…

Namibian artist Lasarus Mvula has released his latest self-titled album, ‘Mvula’, an 18-track project he says reflects both his artistic growth and the potential of the local music industry. The album features collaborations with several Namibian artists, including Ndappy Royal,…

Namibian beauty queen Elly Aron is officially set to represent Namibia on the international stage in Vietnam this year. The beauty queen will be blazing the stage during the 73rd Miss World event, which will take place between 9 August…

The Ongoma Music Awards, aimed at uplifting upcoming local artists, have shown promising support ahead of the submission deadline set for today. The organisers say so far, more than 200 emerging artists and upcoming producers have shown interest in the…

A new Namibian feature film, ‘African Relativity’, is calling on local actors and investors to come on board as it prepares for production. The film has more than 30 speaking roles available across diverse age groups and backgrounds. The comedy,…

The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) has concluded its 2026 film week, with organisers reporting strong public turnout and growing industry participation, signalling momentum in Namibia’s film sector. Held over four days, the event brought together filmmakers, policymakers, students and industry…

The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) has concluded its 2026 film week, with organisers reporting strong public turnout and growing industry participation, signalling momentum in Namibia’s film sector. Held over four days, the event brought together filmmakers, policymakers, students and industry…

A Locally produced film, ‘Life – Living in Faith Everyday’, is gaining international attention after securing two nominations at the Lift-Off Global Network Sessions, signalling growing recognition for Namibia’s film industry. The 58-minute drama and romantic thriller, produced by Optimistic…