Also known as: Haikali · Martin 'Black Poison' Haikali · Martin Haikali · Mathew Haikali · Joel Haikali
Veteran filmmaker who established the Creative Industry Institute Africa to address gaps in Namibia's creative ecosystem including distribution, marketing, and monetisation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed several new officials to ministerial and deputy ministerial positions, including Charles Mubita as minister in the Presidency, Hambeleleni Ndjaleka as deputy minister of health and social services, and others to various portfolio positions across government departments.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of Charles Mubita as minister in the presidency, eight deputy ministers across various portfolios, and an adviser to the minister of defence and veterans affairs, with the aim of strengthening governance and coordination.
7 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Charles Mubita as Minister in the Presidency and Moses //Khumub as Deputy Minister in the Office of the Vice President, along with seven deputy ministers and an advisor to the Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister. The President said the appointments are intended to strengthen the Executive arm and improve institutional coordination and service delivery.
3 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the appointment of seven new deputy ministers across various portfolios including health, transport, environment, and justice, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and accelerate service delivery.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed a new minister, seven deputy ministers, and an adviser, urging them to deliver measurable progress on infrastructure, healthcare, safety, job creation, and public services as outlined in the sixth National Development Plan. The appointees, all elected councillors from the 2025 regional council elections, have accepted their roles with commitments to follow principles of pragmatism, integrity, and accountability.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin 'Black Poison' Haikali quit football to become one of Namibia's finest boxers, winning two African titles and qualifying for the Olympics before moving up weight classes. The retired champion, who now works in the Namibian Police, holds an impressive record but remains disappointed he never won a Commonwealth title.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's film industry has grown since independence, with local filmmakers now producing work that reaches international festivals and streaming platforms, though industry stakeholders say sustainable funding, distribution and marketing remain key challenges for long-term development.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, sports experts point to inadequate facilities, chronic underfunding and weak grassroots development as major obstacles despite some international achievements. They call for stronger government-private sector partnerships and structured talent pathways to convert Namibia's sporting participation into sustained international success.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Filmmaker Alexander Honisch has completed an 82-minute documentary on Nama leader Hendrik Witbooi after nearly a decade of research, which will be screened on 14 March 2026 at Namibia University of Science and Technology. The film, titled 'God from Heaven Has Now Broken the Treaty', examines Witbooi's spiritual conviction, political foresight and armed resistance to German colonial expansion, and has been selected for 12 international film festivals and won three awards.
6 March 2026 · New Era →
Veteran filmmaker Joel Haikali has established the Creative Industry Institute Africa to address gaps in Namibia's creative ecosystem, particularly in distribution, marketing and monetisation, as many young creatives lack access to information, markets and funding. The National Arts Council is also shifting from one-off project grants towards enterprise development and capacity building to help creatives build viable, income-generating businesses.
13 February 2026 · New Era →