HAPPY new year everybody!
I believe 2025 will be our most magical year yet. Things are starting off slow this month, so this entire guide will be looking ahead and focusing on a few events you can look forward to in the next few weeks.
For now, keep resting and recharging, so you can have tonnes of energy for a charity run, a coding worksop, a baby expo or a sales conference. This year, we’re all pulling our socks up right?
Coming to you soon
Reach new heights early in the new year with the Avis Peaks Trail Run on 25 January. To conquer 13km and four peaks, entry fee is N$200, while 8km and three peaks will cost you N$150. The start and finish line is at Eagles Beer Garden, Avis Dam and entries are open now till the 22nd.
Food and drinks will be available from Eagles and all entries get a free coffee/tea/juice and breakfast snack! You can also bring along your swimwear and cool off in the pool after the run.
Cycling and running apparel store Namibian Traders is hosting a Charity Walk/Run/Cycle for congenital heart disease awareness on Saturday, 1 February. Details such as entry fees and starting points are yet to be released.
Lotus Zen Den is hosting the Vision 2025 Vision Board Workshop on Sunday, 2 February, at their studio. There you can create your own plan for the months to come. For N$400, materials and refreshments will be provided. The event will run from 14h30 to 17h30.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and there is something special for the couples at Swakopmund from 13 to 17 February. For N$1 000 per pair, you can enjoy the Valentines Destination package by Namibia Connect, which includes a romantic boat cruise, camel riding, quad biking, time on the jetty, a sunset dinner at the waterfront and a photoshoot.
PyCon Namibia, a conference focused on the computer programing language Python, will be taking place from 24 to 27 February at the Namibian Institute Of Public Administration and Management in Windhoek. Here, attendees have the chance to network, collaborate on projects and engage with others who are driving innovation in Namibia, according to organisers. There will be international keynote speakers, workshops, “hackathons”, events, a job fair and more. Various ticket options range between N$250 for students and N3 000 for participants sponsored by medium to large businesses.
On Thursday, 27 February, Whuda Marble Art will be launching their first solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia called ‘Earth To Light’. The mobile stone art producers will showcase their creations in the main gallery and lower foyer from 18h00.
Droobos is hosting the Baby Expo 2025, which they are calling “the biggest parenting event in Namibia” on Saturday, 8 March. There will be stalls, exhibitions, kiddies entertainment, a baby photo competition, a junior pageant as well as products for sale. Whether you’re planning a family or are already a parent, this expo is the ultimate destination for everything related to fertility, maternity, parenting and early childhood development.
On 14 and 15 March, there will be a two-day sales conference at Goodfella’s in Windhoek for entrepreneurs, business owners, realtors and motor industry-focused individuals to transform their game with South African sales coach Francois le Roux. It will feature masterclasses, workshops and networking opportunities. Tickets are available online for N$5 595. Both sessions begin at 09h00.
Recurring events that never leave your side
Sing as loud and as off key as you want at Karaoke: Wednesdays at Mynt Nightclub, Thursdays at Tipsy Rabbit Hole, or Saturdays at Isabel’s Table.
Every Sunday is the Sunday Market at the Village Garden from 09h00 to 15h00. There are stalls, children activities, live music, food and drinks.
There is a weekly substance abuse support group on Thursdays from 18h00 at the CCN Building at Eros by Saffron Psychological Services.
– Anne Hambuda is a poet, writer, and social commentator. Follow her online or email her at annehambuda@gmail.com for more.
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