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Monday, 8 June 2026
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Culture

Arts, music, heritage, language.

Culture

Culture strengthens youth identity and should be taught in schools

The News

Culture, including language, food, music, and traditions, is vital to Namibian youth identity and understanding their roots. The author calls for the education ministry to integrate cultural elements into school subjects like biology and agriculture to keep traditions alive and build students' confidence and respect for elders.

6 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 6 June

  1. Culture strengthens youth identity and should be taught in schools

    Culture, including language, food, music, and traditions, is vital to Namibian youth identity and understanding their roots. The author calls for the education ministry to integrate cultural elements into school subjects like biology and agriculture to keep traditions alive and build students' confidence and respect for elders.

    6 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 5 June

  1. NBC marks 35 years of information, education, entertainment

    The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation celebrated its 35th anniversary on Friday. Former directors and a media ombudsman reflected on the corporation's journey, including challenges of modernization, content acquisition, and maintaining relevance as a public broadcaster.

    5 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Book 'Fatherless' sparks conversations about identity among young Namibian men

    Nearly two years after Namibian author Linda Perestrelo published her book 'Fatherless', young men across the country say it continues to spark conversations about identity, healing, and the emotional impact of growing up without a father figure. Readers report the work has challenged them to confront long-ignored emotions around fatherlessness, trust, relationships, and confidence.

    5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

  3. Windhoek hosts ATKV-Applous regional choir competition

    The Namibian regional festival of the ATKV-Applous choir competition will be held in Windhoek on 5 and 6 June, with 15 school choirs competing for a place in the 2026 competition.

    5 June 2026 · Namibian Sun

Thursday 4 June

  1. Arts council awards N$132,066 to three creative projects

    The National Arts Council of Namibia has awarded N$132,066 through its first grant cycle of the year to three creative projects across individual, group and organisational categories in Omaheke, Khomas and Oshana regions, supporting initiatives aligned with the sixth National Development Plan's recognition of the creative sector.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Scary Movie 6 announced, revives nostalgia among millennial audiences

    The sixth instalment of the Scary Movie franchise is in development, sparking online nostalgia among millennials who grew up with the parody comedy series. The Wayans brothers have also engaged with local South African culture, attempting to speak Kaaps during an interview about the franchise.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Eight Colours Blue exhibition opens at Bellhaus Atelier

    A multidisciplinary exhibition featuring eight artists opens at Bellhaus Atelier & Galerie on Thursday, using blue as a starting point to explore themes of memory, identity, nature and human experience. The exhibition spans painting, poetry, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and jewellery, curated by artistic director Marcii Magson.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian

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