The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM), in collaboration with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), has launched a copyright perception survey aimed at raising awareness about the importance of understanding and respecting copyright laws. The survey seeks to gauge how Namibians value creative work and perceive the role of collective […]
The Amalgamated Rotational Annual Festival (ARAF) trade fair officially opened at Usakos, with the government reiterating its commitment to support and address challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises. ARAF is a joint and rotational initiative by the town councils of Omaruru, Karibib, and Usakos to boost trade and business opportunities. Usakos Mayor Irene […]
MTC has committed an investment of N$4.5 million in the Content Creator Awards over the next three years. The announcement was made during the nomination event held at the National Theatre of Namibia. The mobile telecommunication company recognises the importance of nurturing local talent in the digital space. “Namibians want to see their culture, communities, […]
Hundreds turned up for the tribute and memorial concert for the late legendary musician, Ras Sheehama, organised by MTC, Nascam, and the Ndilimani Cultural Troupe at the Zoo Park Amphitheatre. The celebratory concert in the capital was attended by family, friends, fans, fellow artists and industry players, as well as by former First Lady Monica […]
Two Namibian films have been selected to feature in this year’s European Film Festival. Snear and The B2 Passage will be screened alongside nine European films at the 5th edition of the Namibia European Film Festival. The festival runs from 3 September to 29 October. The films will close the event, followed by a panel […]
The 2025 Coastal Trade Fair and Conference, which was held at Swakopmund, shed light on the opportunities and struggles faced by small business owners, particularly in fashion, agriculture, and traditional food industries. Among the exhibitors is Maria Franciskus, a local fashion designer and owner of Oshana Fashion. She explained the difficulties facing small tailoring businesses […]
Namibia’s representative at the 72nd Miss World pageant, Selma Kamanya, departed for India today, where she will participate in the event taking place on the 31st of May in Hyderabad. At a send-off event on Saturday night, Kamanya revealed the national costume she will wear, inspired by the radiant beauty and rhythm of the Namibian […]
Music is humanity’s universal language, as it transcends borders, unites cultures, and inspires billions of people. This was said by Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) Chief Executive Officer Albert Nicanor, who also called for an end to piracy in the digital space, as it remains a challenge for NASCAM. He was […]
MultiChoice Namibia has empowered more than 800 local filmmakers through their Ombura film project. Now in its second phase, the project has produced close to 19 Namibian films available on DStv, GOtv and Showmax, bringing Namibian stories into households across the continent. Namibians have for far too long yearned for their own authentic stories on […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has announced that this year’s Miss Namibia pageant will be held in the Oshana Region towards July. The decision is a significant step towards promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage, talent, and diversity, bringing the pageant closer to Namibians across the country. Over the years, the Miss Namibia pageant has […]
