Namibian artist Alexander Sikalumbu, known as DJ Siya, and fire drummer Faustino Andreas, stage name MDU007, are set to take the stage at Wolverhampton, United Kingdom for Afri Fest 2024 tomorrow. DJ Siya expressed his excitement about the performance. He said “It has always been my dream to perform in the UK. It can only...
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Refreshed Kasi Vibes scheduled for October
The Kasi Vibe Festival, renowned for its lively ambience, is set to take place in October this year. Unlike previous years when the festival was held multiple times, it will be conducted only once this year, from 4 to 6 October, at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. This change has prompted numerous enquiries from...
Industry Loop – It’s Film Month MFs!!!
I am sure every single professional Namibian actor is sick and tired of getting questions like… “Where can we watch the movie?” “You say you are a professional actor, but we do not see your stuff on Netflix?” “Mara, where can I watch Namibian movies?” I think I speak for all involved in one way...
King Tee Dee cancels activities
Awarding-winning artist Martin Morocky, also known as King Tee Dee, has cancelled most of the activities he had scheduled for the year. The artist announced early this month that this year’s Standard Bank 09 Music Festival, (which he started in 2018 under the name 2909 Music Festival), will not take place as scheduled. The annual...
Uncommon sense – Life is simple. We complicate it
We live in a world where we are constantly preoccupied with the buzz of current affairs, goals and pictures of an euphoric future. We are constantly busy with tasks that once complete, only take us to nowhere but the next one. This sometimes happens so much that even instead of sitting back, relaxing and celebrating...
Yo Maps back on Namibia’s stage
Zambian music artist Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, has made a triumphant return to Namibia, much to the delight of his fans. Despite a recent arrest for performing without a work permit at The Loft, the talented artist is back on stage, ready to entertain Namibian audiences. Yo Maps is set to perform...
Namibia to grace BRICS+ fashion summit
Namibia’s fashion industry is making waves on the international stage, and the MTC Windhoek Fashion Week has been instrumental in propelling local designers to global recognition. From 3-5 October, director of MTC Windhoek Fashion Week Alvaro Mukoroli will be representing Namibia at the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow. This prestigious global event, the largest of...
Amos Meerkat project gets financial boost
The Hollard Namibia Group has recently declared a renewed sponsorship of N$750 000 for three years to the Amos Meerkat School Project, underscoring its commitment to equipping children from farms and informal settlements with a specialised curriculum for primary education. The investment represents more than 10 years of unwavering support from the insurance company for...
Opinion – Breaking the ‘strong boy’ stigma
A girl child has the entire world’s support. I have seen marches in the name of the girl child. I have heard great poetry and speeches defending the girl child. That is great. I stand in support of that! But the question is? Who is fighting for the boy child? I will, you will, we will! Here is a...
Tackling SRHR through SDGs
The #BeFree Youth ambassador Rivaldo Kavanga said youth throughout the continent are characterised by sustainable development goals, which serve as a framework for survival and prosperity. The absence of these development goals would result in a lack of future opportunities, emphasising the necessity to advocate for these goals, as they represent a fundamental identity for...









