… Today, the College of the Arts alumnus sustainably sources much of his material from local dump sites, turning “trash into treasure”. …
Mukwendje’s First National Gallery Solo SoarsNamibia Minute.
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A Namibian educational institution where artists and filmmakers teach and students exhibit work on cultural identity and heritage.
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- November 2025
… l designers,” he says. “This year is especially memorable because I’ll be showcasing on the final day, a slot reserved for industry heavyweights.” INVESTING IN EDUCATION He also commends MTCWFW’s investment in education. “The event caters for students from the College of the Arts …
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week turns 10- May 2025
… Back at the NAGN and also at the Namibian Arts Association (NAA), ‘Art Splash’, an annual College of the Arts student exhibition is currently on display. …
Now Showing: Promising Student and Vivid Veteran Art- May 2024
The College of The Arts (Cota), in collaboration with the Unesco national office, have announced their plans to jointly run a ten-month pilot programme on jazz and digitisation.This was confirmed by Unesco Southern Africa director Nisha निशा during a colloquium held at the Franco …
Jazz initiative for youth empowerment launched- October 2022
… ays Nghidishange. “I went around and when I saw somebody drawing and doing art, I would ask them where they learnt it from and people didn’t know and sometimes they didn’t want to tell you,” she says. “I kept on searching until I came to know that there is the College of the Arts …
Elisia Nghidishange Season- September 2022
… The awards, which had 88 nominees, saw only 22 winners, including Chelsi Shikongo who won the best social media influencer of the year award and the College of the Arts which won the best fashion design educational institution of the year award. …
Katutura Fashion Week Awards need more support- August 2022
… I did contemporary dance at the College of the Arts. I then got a role in Sandy Rudd's 'Meme Mia' while dancing at the College of the Arts. …
The Many Faces of Adriano Visagie- July 2022
… They also worked together at the College of the Arts, where Schimming was the fashion design lecturer and he taught film-making, he says. …
Cynthia Schimming's Influence Will Extend Beyond Fashion- November 2021
… He studied art at the College of the Arts and the University of Namibia. “My art is the best and most affordable tool for me to communicate with the entire world while taking an active role in positively projecting Namibia,” he says. …
Mural Honours Local Athletes- September 2021
… Partnering with Broll Namibia, Gustav Voigts Centre and the College of the Arts with sponsorships from Bonlife Namibia and Neo Paints Namibia, the Windhoek Mural Project commissioned five artists – Nambowa Malua, Michelle Isaak, Taanyanda Matheus, Edith Wasserfall and John Kalund …
Bringing Colour Back to the City : The Windhoek Mural Project by Hildegard Titus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 →