The past few years have been particularly difficult for a variety of reasons. COVID-19 has killed hundreds of thousands of people and caused massive economic disruption, heartbreak and hardship for millions. But these past few years have also brought out the best in many people. Being kind or lending a helping hand may feel like…
Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice has announced the hosts for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, set to hold on May 14, 2022, in Lagos. The multi-talented Nigerian media personality, IK Osakioduwa, will return to host the award show with South Africa’s media darling, Bonang Matheba, who will be making…
The Khomas Regional Council (KRC) on Wednesday held an unspectacular event in remembrance of Cassinga Day at the national Heroes Acre in Windhoek. On the day, Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua laid a wreath in memory of those who paid the ultimate prize with their lives 44 years ago as well as those who survived the…
Henk Botha, who coaches sprinter Beatrice Masilingi, has said the injury she picked up over the weekend is not career-threatening and she will be back on the track soon. Masilingi competes in the 100 metre (m) and 200m sprints. She sustained an injury while representing Namibia at the Gaborone International Meet over the weekend. In…
The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) and Goethe-Institut Namibia on Tuesday announced an open call for artistic works for the second edition of the annual Otjomuise Live Arts Festival (OLAF), set for Windhoek later this year. The festival, scheduled for 14 to 22 October, aims to bridge life and the arts in the city by…
Nedbank Namibia has officially launched its annual Kapana Cook-Off competition to promote entrepreneurship throughout Namibia. The 2022 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition, now in its eighth year, will start on 28 May with a coastal round in Swakopmund. On 11 June, a central round will be held in Windhoek before the tour moves to Ongwediva on…