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COMING UP: The Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Windhoek High School Hall, showcasing Namibian choral talent through workshops and performances.

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The Bank Windhoek arts developmental Choral Festival returns

The Bank Windhoek arts developmental Choral Festival returns

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US migrant fined US$1.8 million

US migrant fined US$1.8 million

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British surgeon working in Gaza says it is now ‘a slaughterhouse’

British surgeon working in Gaza says it is now ‘a slaughterhouse’

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Public workers in Africa see wages fall by up to 50%

Public workers in Africa see wages fall by up to 50%

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Charles McNab’s commitment to people and innovation

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Five students receive bursaries from NAM and UNAM Foundation

Five students receive bursaries from NAM and UNAM Foundation

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Meet our Miss Teen finalists!

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Monique van Wyk: There's a perception that youth are unwilling to work hard, expecting quick success or government handouts without putting in effort. Many young Namibians do complete secondary or even tertiary education, but the skills they acquire may not match the demands of the labour market, especially in technical or entrepreneurial sectors.Photo: Contributed

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CONDOLENCE... Erongo governor Nevile Andre signs the book of condolence for late Founding President Sam Nujoma opened at the governor’s office on Wednesday. Photo: Adam Hartman

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Erongo announces commemorative plans for Nujoma

Erongo announces commemorative plans for Nujoma

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Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

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Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

Constitution Day commemorated on Sunday

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Annual Ace Charity Golf Day tees off to education

Annual Ace Charity Golf Day tees off to education

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STRONG FOUNDATIONS: As a key initiative empowering Namibia’s youth, the Old Mutual indaba tackles critical challenges in skills development and career readiness. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

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Old Mutual to host second youth indaba

Old Mutual to host second youth indaba

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COMING UP: The Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Windhoek High School Hall, showcasing Namibian choral talent through workshops and performances.

The Bank Windhoek arts developmental Choral Festival returns

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NO HOME: Internally displaced Palestinians leave with their belongings after an evacuation order issued by the Israeli army. According to the UN, at least 1.9 million people across the Gaza Strip are internally displaced, including people who have been repeatedly displaced. Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA

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No drought food for Epukiro San since February

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COMING UP: The Bank Windhoek Choral Celebration will take place on June 6 and 7, 2025, at Windhoek High School Hall, showcasing Namibian choral talent through workshops and performances.

The Bank Windhoek arts developmental Choral Festival returns

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FLTR Kiselle Clarke, RMB Namibia marketing manager; Frieda Luhl, co-founder The Project Room; FNB Communications Manager Kirsty Watermeyer; and Maria Mbereshu, also from The Project Room.

Namibian artists take centre stage at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

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IN THE PIPELINE: The Ministry confirms plans are underway to revive the iconic Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) in the 2026/2027 financial year as part of a broader N$50 million boost to Namibia’s creative arts industry. In the Photo reigning artist of the decade Gazza. For illustration purpose.

N$50m arts funding to benefit Namibia’s entire creative ecosystem

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PROUDLY NAMIBIAN: Shanizia Nagracia Da Cuñha is currently representing Namibia at Miss Aura International 2025 in Antalya, Turkey. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED

Da Cuñha set to shine at beauty pageant in Turkey

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LAUNCHED: From left to right, third place winner of the previous Triennial, Andrew van Wyk; NAGN Director, Michelle Van Wyk; Bank Windhoek’s Head of Stakeholder Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships, Bronwyn Moody; NAGN Chief Curator Ndeenda Shivute-Nakapunda; NAGN Marketing and Communication Manager, Beau-Ann Ferris.

Namibia's artistic identity takes center stage in triennial competition

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UPDATE: The Goethe-Institut Namibia is set to host the first public screening of “Beyond the Goalpost”, a sports documentary by Namibian filmmaker Othilia Tutu Mungoba. The film recently premiered at the Football House in Katutura and will now be shown to the public for the first time as part of the Cinemaverse Film Series at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The screening will take place on 20 May 2025 at 18:00. Entrance is free.

Goethe-Institut Namibia to host first public screening of Othilia Mungoba’s 'Beyond the Goalpost'

1 Week Ago ART AND ENTERTAINMENT

UPDATE: Her majesty Queen Adelheid Nangolo, Official Patron of Miss Namibia 2025, arrived in Windhoek this morning ahead of this weekend’s preliminary pageants. She was welcomed at Eros Airport by Miss Namibia CEO Umbi Karuaihe-Upi. The Queen will preside over the Miss Teen and Miss Namibia 2025 preliminaries this weekend at Droombos. #MissNamibia2025 #MissNamibia #Windhoek #Namibia #PageantNews

Queen Adelheid Nangolo touches down in Windhoek to grace Miss Namibia 2025 preliminaries

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TRIAL: Cassie Ventura shares her experience with Sean Combs amid sex trafficking charges.

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LEGACY: The late Freddie Philander, a towering figure in Namibian theatre and cultural activism, dedicated his life to telling Namibian stories of struggle, resilience, and hope. He ed away over the weekend at the age of 76.

Namibian arts community mourns Freddie Philander: ing a pioneer of theatre and cultural activism

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POSTPONED: Organizers have postponed the Kasi Vibe Festival’s 2025 edition to 2026, citing ongoing research and planning to deliver a refreshed, standout event. “The good news is that the Kasi Vibe SME Masterclass is finally happening! We’ve scheduled the event to take place on the 14th and 15th November,” said Salmi Shigwedha, Kasi Vibe Festival event coordinator.

KASI VIBE POSTPONED

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LEGACY: Veteran theatremaker Sandy Rudd marks 40 years of shaping Namibian performance art with a star-studded showcase and poster exhibition honouring her iconic productions.

Sandy Rudd marks 40 years in theatre with grand showcase, exhibition

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