Goethe-Institut Namibia — cultural and educational institution hosting German language examinations, literary events, theatre, film, and community initiatives in Windhoek.
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The Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia is hosting an online book discussion on 'Whites Can Dance Too'
“This Thursday, the Goethe-Institut Namibia's online book discussion series, 'Virtually Yours', delves into the pages of 'Whites Can Dance Too'.”
‘Whites Can Dance Too’ discussed onlineThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia has tickets available from the premiere
“Tickets for the premiere are available from Ster-Kinekor, the Namibia Film Commission and Goethe-Institut Namibia.”
Katjavivi’s ‘Under the Hanging Tree’ sets local premiere and eyes OscarsThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia hosted decolonial discussion with artists and activists
“At Goethe-Institut Namibia, a group comes together to listen to decolonial artists and activists Nicola Brandt, Gift Uzera and Muningandu Hoveka expand on new ways of remembering, on novel forms of cultural memory, innovative practices of self and on inclusive futures.”
As Curt FallsThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia hosted the inaugural Doek! Literary Festival in its auditorium in Windhoek
“On Thursday evening after a full house settles into Goethe-Institut Namibia's auditorium in Windhoek, Doek! founder Rémy Ngamije opens the three-day festival to applause.”
Doek! Literary Festival – A Venue of HopeThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia is hosting the inaugural Doek Literary Festival
“They flock to Goethe-Institut Namibia (Windhoek), where award-winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga is dropping literary bars and South Africa's eminent Zukiswa Wanner is dragging us about work-life balance.”
Doek Lit Fest BeginsThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia exists in partnership with Namibia Film Commission and Pegasus Entertainment Productions
“Goethe Stage Short Films exists in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission and Pegasus Entertainment Productions.”
Goethe Stage Short Films Awards BeneficiariesThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia facilitated the premiere of three Namibian short films
“Last Friday three Namibian short films premiered at the National Theatre of Namibia through the facilitation of Goethe-Institut Namibia, the Namibia Film Commission and executive producer Senga Brockerhoff.”
Visionary Local Shorts ImpressThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia closed its office and postponed all events
“Similarly the Goethe-Institut Namibia, which hosts exhibitions, workshops, art talks as well as the popular monthly concert Night Under the Stars, has opted to close its office and postpone all events after the decision of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to temporarily shutter schools and libraries.”
Coronavirus: The Arts Spaces Are ClosedThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia is paying the public to get outside and learn about the city's pre and post-independence architecture
“The Goethe-Institut Namibia is paying the public to get outside and get wise to the city's pre and post-independence architecture.”
Take a Selfie, Win Cash with Goethe-InstitutThe Namibian
Goethe-Institut Namibia invites locals to take a selfie in front of buildings with hashtag #goetheinstitutnamibia to win N$1 000 each week
“With a total of N$3 000 up for grabs, the organisation invites locals to take a selfie in front of one or more buildings from the selection posted to their Facebook and Instagram pages along with the hashtag #goetheinstitutnamibia to stand a chance to win N$1 000 each week.”
Take a Selfie, Win Cash with Goethe-InstitutBookSprint 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 →