Arts, music, heritage, language.
Swakopmund-born singer Ronaldo Awaseb won the Next Ma/Gaisa Star competition on Friday night at NTN Backstage, outperforming four judges and second-place finalist Tia Katii. He received the N$50,000 grand prize and the competition crown.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
Swakopmund-born singer Ronaldo Awaseb won the Next Ma/Gaisa Star competition on Friday night at NTN Backstage, outperforming four judges and second-place finalist Tia Katii. He received the N$50,000 grand prize and the competition crown.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
Nine finalists are competing in tonight's Ma/Gaisa Star finale on NTN Backstage, after narrowing down from 600-plus audition entries to find the next winner to claim the crown from last year's champion Sylvia Haoses.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Elemotho, described as "the new sound of the Kalahari," headlined a concert at the National Theatre of Namibia after a four-year absence, alongside performers The Ells, Livinge Dennis and Tisha, with host Jemimah Ndebele introducing each act through spoken word pieces.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek-based R&B experience Strictly Soul will host another event at Zest Mediterranean restaurant featuring local DJ Paul da Prince, South African DJ Ayanda MVP, and founder DJ Akio. The event follows previous sold-out shows in the city, marking Ayanda MVP's first international trip with the brand.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Commission of India is hosting the first Indian tea exhibition in Namibia at Grove Mall, showcasing heritage, diversity and varieties from Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiri, as well as India's tea cultivation, processing and consumption traditions. The initiative aims to promote awareness of India's cultural and economic heritage and strengthen people-to-people and commercial ties between the two countries.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the family of veteran broadcaster and videographer Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on August 29 after battling cancer, and called on young journalists to continue his legacy of accurate, fearless storytelling and visual documentation of Namibian events.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Comedy producer Dr Tone will present 'Crackers', a compilation of live stage comedy skits about Namibian life, for two nights on 4 and 5 September at the College of the Arts Theatre School in Windhoek. The production, written by Oiva Neshila and directed by Timothy Mulondo, features relatable scenarios and social commentary rather than stand-up comedians.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambian music star Yo Maps will perform live on Saturday at Zambezi Riverside Resort near Katima Mulilo after the Katima Mulilo Town Council denied the organisers access to the Katima Mulilo Waterfront. The concert will proceed as planned despite the relocation, according to show promoter Peter Chola.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 Windhoek Oktoberfest will be held at Sport Klub Windhoek grounds on 30–31 October, organised by Namibia Breweries Limited, O&L Group, and SKW. The festival will focus on traditional Bavarian customs, classic music, traditional games, and authentic food in response to public feedback, featuring Die Kirchdorfer and other entertainment alongside contests like log-sawing and brick-lifting.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Stand-up comedian Mark Kariahuua is returning to the solo stage after a three-year break with his new one-man show, 'Room 62', performing in Windhoek on 10 September. The show draws on his personal observations and promises an unfiltered look at personal and cultural topics delivered in his characteristic direct style.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Miss Teen Namibia 2025 Chantel Boeren has returned from the Miss Teen International pageant in India with two accolades: the top model award and first runner-up overall placement, making her one of the most successful Namibian entrants in the competition's history.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →