Also known as: Lazarus Shiimi · Tate Shikishiki
Gazza — musician appointed to Swapo Party Think Tank's Cluster 4 focusing on youth empowerment and creative economy policies.
Artist Lazarus Shiimi, known as Gazza, became the first musician appointed to the Swapo Party Think Tank's Cluster 4, which focuses on youth empowerment, sport, and national service. He aims to champion policies supporting creative and sports economies and help design pathways linking talent development, skills training, and economic participation for young Namibians.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
Artist Lazarus Shiimi, known as Gazza, became the first musician appointed to the Swapo Party Think Tank's Cluster 4, which focuses on youth empowerment, sport, and national service. He aims to champion policies supporting creative and sports economies and help design pathways linking talent development, skills training, and economic participation for young Namibians.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
Political analysts say the government is overloaded with overlapping committees and advisers that duplicate work and delay service delivery. Critics argue the new Swapo think tank, comprising 37 appointed members, lacks independence and will produce little meaningful output, while a defending analyst says such bodies can help the party and government reassess decisions and plans.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Local songstress Lize Ehlers has released "Call On Me," a collaboration with Shafa The G.O.A.T that debuted on 31 December and won Touch FM's 2026 entry song of the year award and IUM Radio's Battle of the Beats. The track is described as blending Afro-spiritual, alternative soul and cinematic African pop, and appears on Ehlers' album of the same name featuring several other collaborations.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →