For many students, graduation is a celebrated and expected milestone. For Alexander Mungendje, it is something much more profound. “It is a historical shift,” he says. Mungendje, a public management student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust),…

The 2026 Miss Namibia preliminary competition in Windhoek over the weekend narrowed the field from 18 contestants to the top 10. Namibian Broadcasting Corporation spokesperson Beaulah Boois-Beukes complimented this year’s contestants. “These are phenomenal women who are going to represent…

‘Wrong Generation’ is set to premiere at Ster-Kinekor in Windhoek on 11 June, with a cast and crew of over 50 Namibian and regional creatives. The film is directed by Shili Munyama and inspired by a book activist Ndiilokelwa Nthengwe…

Twapewa Nakashona (23), also known as Twaps the MC, is balancing studying, a marketing role at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, his own business ventures, and a career as a hype man. Born and raised at Ondangwa, Nakashona…

The preliminary competitions for Miss Teen Namibia and Miss Namibia have been set for Friday and Saturday in Windhoek, with the organisers saying this year’s pageants aim to meet regional standards. The organisation is making a bold statement, says Namibian…

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture says the reintroduced trimester system is improving learning outcomes, although concerns remain over safety and access for some pupils. Minister Sanet Steenkamp says the decision to return to the trimester…

The University of Namibia’s media society recently hosted a media lecture day under the theme ‘The Reality of the Media Industry’. The event drew over 50 students eager to understand the professional landscape they are about to enter. The keynote…

Ace Models Namibia director Daphne Voigts says models should not only be taught to walk the runaway, but also to be well articulated to be successful. Since bringing the Ace Models franchise to Namibia in 2014, Voigts says she has…

Accountant Rauha Severus started off her content creation by simply pressing record without a script. Severus (27) says she did this despite a culture where many wait for a ‘big break’ or a fancy degree to validate their dreams. “I…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia’s shift towards green energy and oil production requires a new generation of highly skilled, adaptable professionals. She said this while delivering a keynote address during a University of Namibia (Unam) graduation ceremony in Windhoek on…

South African house trio Mi Casa are set to headline the ‘Soulection’ concert in Windhoek, bringing together their live instrumentation. The event is scheduled to take place at Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium on 2 May, with an expected crowd of…

Musician Precious Andre (19), known to her fanbase as Precchie, is balancing two different worlds: the technical precision of a cybersecurity degree and the rhythmic world of African pop music. While many young artists stick to a single lane, the…