… Emerging as the cream of the 2021 crop, multidisciplinary creative technologist Mark Mushiva, NBC TV producer Othilia Mungoba and second-year College of the Arts TV production student Denzel Eiseb will be producing their films within a four month period. …
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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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- July 2021
- June 2021
… achieved success in his studies and exhibitions, including a Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) scholarship to Bremen University of Arts in Germany (2009), the University of Namibia in 2012, and the John Muafangejo Art Centre (JMAC), as well as the College of the Arts …
Alpheus Mvula on Living from Art- March 2021
The College of the Arts (Cota) held a fashion show last weekend at its main campus in Windhoek, where 24 students showcased their designs. …
Cota Fashion Show Is Back- November 2020
… There was another day I met a teenage boy in the north with an Okapi knife and that’s not a good thing.” Also intent on highlighting the importance of friendship, which he believes can dissuade boys in particular from going down dark and lonely paths, the College of the Arts alum …
Mukwendje's ‘Ounona' Celebrates Children- September 2020
… The commission will also be funding 15 micro-short projects focused on the theme of Covid-19 and recently awarded bursaries to 12-final year College of the Arts students mostly specialising in TV production. …
NFC Calls for Film Funding Applications- November 2019
The College of the Arts (Cota) fashion design students showcased what they learnt throughout the year at their annual fashion show, held at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek last Saturday. …
Creativity Reigns at Cota Annual Fashion ShowThe annual ‘ArtSplash’ exhibition of the College of the Arts (Cota) campus at Katutura Community Art Centre (KCAC) is back on. …
Students Shine in ‘ArtSplash'- August 2019
… As a media student at the College of the Arts, what she enjoys most about the industry is always learning new things and meeting interesting people. …
Slaying All The Way… As a media student at the College of the Arts, what she enjoys most about the industry is always learning new things and meeting interesting people. …
Slaying All The Way- February 2019
… The National Art Gallery of Namibia is hosting the College of the Arts’ ‘New Beginnings’ exhibition. …
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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 →