Everything is picking back up as the year gets into full swing.
There’s a media conference for women, speed dating ahead of Valentine’s Day, a couple of sporting events, a workshop to kickstart your 2025, dance lessons, philosophy, poetry and more!
I had to leave some off, so don’t worry; there is no reason to stay home in 2025.
Today
If you are a woman working in media, join Gender & Media Connect’s, Zimbabwe’s networks for women journalists in southern Africa, online conference this morning from 10h00 till 13h00 via Zoom. The theme is ‘Digital Inclusion’ and features Women of Uganda Network programme manager David Iribagiza, KICTANet communications officer Neema Mujesia and Paradigm Initiative senior manager Thobekile Matimbe as speakers, while Sarah Chiumbu serves as the facilitator.
At 18h00 tonight is Petro Enright Medical Practice’s ‘Lifestyle Changes, Let’s Talk’ with the topic ‘The Benefits of Exercise’ at Biokinetics Olympia. There will be a presentation by Dr Enright and some group interaction.
This Weekend
Reach new heights with the Avis Peaks Trail Run this Saturday, 25 January. To conquer 13km and four peaks, entry is N$200, while 8km and three peaks will cost 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 are available and all entrants get a free coffee/tea/juice and breakfast snack! You can bring your swimwear along and cool off in the pool after the run.
Next Week
Eagles Beer Garden in Windhoek is hosting ‘Tabula Rasa Chapter II’, an electronic dance music experience next Saturday, featuring 13 DJs. Doors open from 10h00 and tickets cost N$100. There will be a cash bar and swimming facilities.
Lotus Zen Den is hosting the Vision 2025 Vision Board Workshop on Sunday, 2 February, at their studio. For N$400, materials and refreshments will be provided. The event will run from 14h30 to 17h30.
Recurring
Forever Dance Academy is hosting Kizomba and Semba dance lessons every Monday and Wednesday at 12 Hugel Street in Windhoek. Beginners will practice between 18h30 and 19h30, while intermediate and advanced dancers have the 19h30 to 20h30 slot for both days. One drop in lesson will cost N$100, while packages of eight lessons range between N$600 and N$700, for individuals and couples respectively.
Beyond
Are you single? How about participating in Live Blind Dating on Thursday, 30 January, at Mynt Nightclub. Paulo Coelho and Ignatius Jr will serve as hosts between 20h00 and 21h00. Entry is N$50 on Webtickets and N$100 at the door.
Philosophy and poetry is coming to Vinyls Cafe, hosted by orator Emmanuel Enkara. Immerse yourself in poetic brilliance, thought provoking ideas, video content and group perspectives on Monday, 3 February, from 18h30. The topic of discussion will be ‘Digital Love: Can technology replace human connection?’ Entry is N$30.
If you are at the coast on 14 February, you could have a Valentine’s Day Dinner at Beach Hotel Swakopmund from 18h00. The four course meal, which includes beef carpaccio, prawns, steak panna cotta and other items, will cost N$450 per person.
On the 15th is the Big Walk for Little Warriors to raise awareness and show support for children battling cancer. The 5-km walk will cost N$20 for children, N$50 for adults and is free to children in school attire. The starting point will be opposite Food Lover’s Market Swakopmund from 08h00. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Association of Namibia Children’s Fund.
For these and more events around Namibia, check our WhatsOn website.
– 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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