Goethe-Institut Namibia — cultural and educational institution hosting German language examinations, literary events, theatre, film, and community initiatives in Windhoek.
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Windhoek Observer
Goethe-Institut Namibia jointly organises BookSprint Namibia
“The organization, BookSprint Namibia is jointly organised by the Goethe-Institut Namibia, the German Embassy in Windhoek and volunteers Nicole Abdinghoff, Siege and Detlef Pfeifer, with support from the University of Namibia in identifying aspiring young writers from its student community.”
YOUNG OBSERVER | Namibians encouraged to put books in children’s handsInformanté
Goethe-Institut Namibia hosted the third edition of BookSprint Namibia on 12 September 2026
“The third edition of the initiative was held at the Goethe-Institut Namibia on 12 September 2026 and aims to provide high-quality, locally produced reading material in multiple Namibian languages.”
BookSprint Namibia produces four new children’s booksThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia is hosting 'Echoes of the Future – An Audiovisual Installation Experience' event
“Another invite for this evening comes from Goethe-Institut Namibia, which will be hosting 'Echoes of the Future – An Audiovisual Installation Experience'.”
End of September Culture GuideThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia will present 'Echoes of the Future' audiovisual experience
“The Goethe-Institut Namibia will present 'Echoes of the Future', a multi-sensory audiovisual experience bringing together Namibian and German artists to explore memory, identity, place, rhythm, transformation and cultural exchange.”
Goethe-Institut to present ‘Echoes of the Future’The Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia hosted the second staging of 'KoKo: Patulula'
“The iteration presented to Friday night's audience, many of them returning, is titled 'Koko: Patulula'. It's the first play to be staged at the institute's new building and Ulenga's last performance before the actress begins her masters studies in the United Kingdom.”
Ulenga’s ‘KoKo’ returns with sage second actNamibian Sun
Goethe-Institut Namibia has officially opened its new home in Windhoek
“The Goethe-Institut Namibia has officially opened its new home in Windhoek, marking a new chapter for the German cultural institution as it seeks to expand its programmes in language, education, literature, arts and community engagement.”
Goethe-Institut opens new Windhoek homeThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia opened new Windhoek premises for cultural exchange, education and creative work
“The Goethe-Institut Namibia's new Windhoek premises are intended to serve as a shared space for cultural exchange, education and creative work, its director Dennis Schroeder said on Friday.”
Goethe-Institut Namibia opens new space for cultural exchangeNew Era
Goethe-Institut Namibia held the annual Language Competition
“The annual Language Competition of the Goethe-Institut Namibia took place at Concordia College recently.”
Learners win three-week trip to GermanyInformanté
Goethe-Institut Namibia is collaborating on Career Fair 2026
“THE Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Namibia, the PASCH network, and the German Embassy Windhoek, will host Career Fair 2026 from 26 to 28 February at the DHPS campus.”
Career Fair 2026 opens in Windhoek to guide young Namibians’ futuresThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia co-produced the Otjomuise Live Arts Festival
“Olaf is co-produced by the National Theatre of Namibia and Goethe-Institut Namibia.”
Live Arts Festival Blossoms In City CentreBookSprint Namibia has added four locally produced titles to its collection of children's reading material, created by 12 Namibian authors, illustrators and designers in a 12-hour session at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The initiative aims to increase children's access to books, which organisers say influences learning outcomes.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
BookSprint Namibia has added four locally produced titles to its collection of children's reading material, created by 12 Namibian authors, illustrators and designers in a 12-hour session at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. The initiative aims to increase children's access to books, which organisers say influences learning outcomes.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
BookSprint Namibia 2026 produced four new children's books with 12 local illustrators, designers and authors during a 12-hour creative session on 12 September 2026, bringing the collection to 13 books aimed at promoting reading among children aged three to eight in multiple Namibian languages.
1 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek Show, Doek Literary Festival, Road to India Food Festival, and other cultural events are scheduled for late September in Windhoek. The events include Franco's Acoustic Friday featuring Y'Cliff and his band, and the Goethe-Institut's audiovisual 'Echoes of the Future' installation with Namibian and German artists.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia will present 'Echoes of the Future', a multi-sensory audiovisual experience combining sound, visual art, movement, storytelling and audience participation from Namibian and German artists, at its Windhoek premises on Friday at 18h30.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ndayola Ulenga's one-woman theatre performance 'KoKo: Patulula' returned to the stage for its second season at the Goethe-Institut Namibia, marking the institute's first play performance in its new building and Ulenga's final performance before beginning her masters studies in the United Kingdom. The performance explores her mother's childhood home and her father's experiences with the People's Liberation Army of Namibia during the apartheid era and liberation struggle.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia has opened its new home at 6 Simeon Shixungileni Street after operating from Fidel Castro Street for more than two decades. The new venue will host German language examinations, literary events, theatre, music, film screenings and community initiatives.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia's new premises in Windhoek, still under completion, will serve as a hub for cultural exchange, education and creative work, hosting German language examinations, literary events, theatre, music, film and book projects. The institute's upcoming programme includes literary events, performances, a Silent Book Club, a Language Café, BookSprint Namibia, musical performances, the DOEK! Literary Festival and European cinema screenings.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia's annual German Language Competition saw 39 learners from 21 schools compete, with two winners awarded three-week trips to Germany and others receiving laptops and headsets. The competition, organised with the German-Namibian Society, has run for nearly 40 years to promote German language learning among Grade 10 and 11 students.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Two Grade 10–11 students won three-week trips to Germany after competing in the Goethe-Institut Namibia Language Competition on 28 March, which drew 39 pupils from 21 schools to test their German-language speaking skills. Organisers say German proficiency opens doors to vocational training and university studies in Europe, and the strong turnout reflects young Namibians' view of the language as a professional opportunity.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut and German Embassy, will host Career Fair 2026 from 26–28 February, bringing together nearly 50 companies, universities, and organisations from Namibia, South Africa, and Germany to guide young Namibians on education and career opportunities locally and abroad. The event will also include a roadshow to schools in Otjiwarongo, Tsumeb, and Swakopmund.
25 February 2026 · Informanté →