Helena Hangula, a leading Namibian fashion designer, has been appointed national director for the Southern Africa Fashion Awards. As head of the art and design department at the College of the Arts in Windhoek, she views this role as a…

Namibia will make a bold return to the Miss World stage next month, with former Miss Namibia 2018, Selma Kamanya, representing the country in India. But the real headline is who is making it happen. The Miss World licence is…

When Frederick ‘Lieutenant’ Shitana walked into the Namibian parliament in March, it was more than just another swearing-in event. It was a proud moment for a man who once sold CDs on the streets and faced pirates stealing his work…

Esther Kakololo (13) is set to release her second studio album in April. She and her father, Natty Kakololo, spoke to The Namibian about her work since her 2023 song ‘Mounyuni’ and her career path. “Having recorded her first album,…

Esther Kakololo (13) is set to release her second studio album in April. She and her father, Natty Kakololo, spoke to The Namibian about her work since her 2023 song ‘Mounyuni’ and her career path. “Having recorded her first album,…

Preperations are in full swing for the fourth edition of the Seafood Festival on 9 and 10 May at the Olympia Swimming Pool in Windhoek. The festival is organised by Connect People to People in partnership with Seawork Fish Processors…

Hembili on overcoming scoliosis As the world commemorates World Health Day on 7 April under the theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ the spotlight is on enhancing maternal and newborn health. But for Anna Hembili (29), the theme touches on far…

Following a one-year hiatus due to budget constraints among other issues, the nationally celebrated Miss Ability Namibia pageant is returning this year. The initiative is solely aimed at empowering young women with disabilities, highlighting their strengths, abilities and beauty, despite…

Young Namibians continue to be haunted by a variety of social ills, ranging from drug abuse and unemployment to mental illness and gender-based violence (GBV). Social worker Martha Nuule addresses these issues. Nuule, with a master of arts and honours…

Natalia Nambandja (28) has been recognised as the best teacher in the Onathinge circuit for her dedication, innovative teaching methods and commitment to her pupils. Teaching Grade 2 at Ombaladhila Primary School in the Oshikoto region, Nambandja was over the…

Voice of Heritage, Resistance, Transformation In Namibia’s cultural landscape, poetry is a quiet but powerful force, hidden behind the dominating roles of visual arts and music. But a new crop of poets is breaking barriers, using language to call out…

Namibian TV personality and businesswoman Julia ‘Bosslady’ Kadhikwa is making waves in the entertainment scene with her new show ‘Sacred Stories’, a reality talk show that shares deep, personal and spiritual narratives. The first episode, which aired last Friday on…