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Monday, 11 May 2026
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College of the Arts

Also known as: Cota · College of the Arts (Cota)

A Namibian educational institution where artists and filmmakers teach and students exhibit work on cultural identity and heritage.

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  1. May 2026

  2. … community over several decades.Venter began her teaching career at Suiderhof Primary School in Windhoek, where she shared her love of music and choral singing with young learners from an early stage.She later served as a lecturer and head of department at the College of the Arts …

    Namibian Sun

    Ena Venter’s choral legacy honoured posthumously
  3. April 2026
  5. March 2026

  6. Julia Kandjimbi is the founder of Ish Namibia, a design company whose journey began in 2017, when she was a first-year student at the College of the Arts (Cota), where she later obtained her Diploma in Fashion Design and Visual Applied Art. …

    New Era

    Kandjimbi: Designing a future in fashion

  7. … He described the experience as both challenging and exciting, noting that although resources were limited, the passion was immense.Apart from working on set, Geingob also served as a lecturer at the College of the Arts (COTA). …

    Namibian Sun

    Local stories through the lens of Errol Geingob
  8. February 2026

  9. … Beyond manufacturing, he emphasizes the potential for widespread job creation.“It is definitely going to create more business opportunities for upcoming designers or fellow designers from the College of the Arts. …

    The Namibian

    Big Daddy wants you
  10. January 2026

  11. … However, they express concern that younger generations may not fully understand its significance. “For many young people today, it no longer has the same meaning.” Music educator John Mberry, an instrumental teacher at the College of the Arts, agrees that traditional instruments …

    The Namibian

    Thimbukushu women and the art of the Ngoma

  12. … However, they express concern that younger generations may not fully understand its significance. “For many young people today, it no longer has the same meaning.” Music educator John Mberry, an instrumental teacher at the College of the Arts, agrees that traditional instruments …

    The Namibian

    Thimbukushu women and the art of the Ngoma
  13. December 2025
  15. November 2025

  16. … The show starts at 17h30 at the College of the Arts (Cota) Theatre School. Part 2, a site walk performance along Robert Mugabe Avenue’s historic colonial-era sites, will start at the Cota Theatre School from 17h00 on 29 November. …

    The Namibian

    Fun Activities Over the Next Few Weeks
Culture

Ena Venter's choral legacy honoured posthumously in Namibia

The News

Ena Venter, founder of the Mascato Youth Choir, received a posthumous award recognizing her lifelong contribution to choral music in Namibia. Venter taught at multiple institutions including Suiderhof Primary School, the College of the Arts, and Windhoek High School, and led choirs that achieved international recognition through tours to countries including Israel, Germany, and Canada.

Why it matters

Ena Venter's posthumous recognition honours a lifetime of contribution to Namibian arts and cultural education.

2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Ena Venter's choral legacy honoured posthumously in Namibia

    Ena Venter, founder of the Mascato Youth Choir, received a posthumous award recognizing her lifelong contribution to choral music in Namibia. Venter taught at multiple institutions including Suiderhof Primary School, the College of the Arts, and Windhoek High School, and led choirs that achieved international recognition through tours to countries including Israel, Germany, and Canada.

    2 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Windhoek College of the Arts students examine cultural identity and heritage

    The annual 'Art Splash' exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia showcases work by Windhoek College of the Arts students exploring themes of cultural preservation, identity and the effects of modernity on tradition through textiles, ceramics, sculpture, photography and mixed media until 23 May. Featured artists examine how ancestral knowledge, indigenous symbolism and cultural practice intersect with urbanisation, religious faith and contemporary life.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Fashion designer Kandjimbi transforms affordable fabrics into luxury pieces

    Julia Kandjimbi, founder of Ish Namibia, has built a fashion design business that makes stylish clothing accessible and affordable while juggling full-time work and studies. She participates in African fashion events, mentors young designers, and serves on the Leather Working Group for SADC to help grow the fashion industry across the continent.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 1 March

  1. Namibian filmmaker Errol Geingob on visual storytelling

    Errol Geingob, a Namibian filmmaker, writer, and co-founder of Desert Film Productions with over two decades in the industry, believes visual storytelling gives voice to the unheard and documents local realities. He has worked on productions including Tate Penda and taught at the College of the Arts alongside his film work.

    1 March 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 16 February

  1. Big Daddy invites local designers into retail supply chain

    Clothing retailer Big Daddy has called for local designers and entrepreneurs to apply for partnership opportunities in adult apparel, footwear, and accessories. Local designers welcomed the move as a transformative opportunity for small businesses and a chance to demonstrate the quality and competitiveness of Namibian-made goods in mainstream retail, though some noted challenges around production capacity and standardisation.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 10 January

  1. Thimbukushu women preserve traditional Ngoma drum culture

    Thimbukushu women along the Kavango River maintain the tradition of playing the Ngoma, a traditional drum that comes in different forms for rituals, dances and celebrations, learning the skill through observation and practice. While some experts worry younger generations may not understand its significance as interest shifts toward piano and other instruments, the women assert that drumming remains deeply rooted in their culture and continues to echo through the Kavango East region.

    10 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 January

  1. Thimbukushu women preserve ngoma drumming tradition

    Traditional drum playing—the ngoma—remains vital to Thimbukushu culture along the Kavango River, with women like Angelika Nduva keeping the self-taught skill alive through practice and community participation. While educators note declining interest among younger generations, cultural practitioners and researchers emphasize that documentation and continued performance are essential to preserving the tradition's rhythms and meanings.

    9 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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