… Vendors Marlize Labuschagne and her husband, Gunther, have an events business that also sells woodwork. …
Village market pulls over 450 visitorsNamibia Minute.
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Lize Ehlers
Also known as: Ehlers · DJ Rise Ehlers · Lize
Namibian-German artist whose single "Call On Me" with Shafa The G.O.A.T won Touch FM's 2026 entry song of the year award.
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- March 2026
… Namibia’s biggest music awards, known for celebrating artists such as Big Ben, Gazza, KP Illest, King Tee Dee, Lize Ehlers, Top Cheri and the Tswazis, are set to return after major work. …
Arts ministry seeks industry input to resurrect NAMAs- February 2026
… Reports indicate that local singer Lize Ehlers had a digital distribution deal linked to Sony in 2012. …
Ms Gideon to release first single under Sony Music Africa… I believe that when you are well within yourself, your work reflects that clarity and strength.” As Lize Ehlers’ star continues to shine beyond borders, an incoming highlight for 2026 is her DJ Rise Elders performance at Pride Toronto in June. …
Looking Ahead: How Namibian Creatives are Positioning Themselves for 2026- January 2026
… The Saturday training sessions will be facilitated by celebrated theatre practitioners Tanya Terblanche, Hazel Hinda, Lize Ehlers, Nelago Shilongoh and Haymich Olivier. …
National theatre invites stage actors for trainingLocal songstress Lize Ehlers is quick off the creative mark as ‘Call on Me’, her latest single featuring Shafa The G.O.A.T, makes its way up the local charts. …
Lize Ehlers and Shafa The G.O.A.Tdrop anthem for the soulMonika Amunyela Namibian-German artist Lize Ehlers has begun 2026 on a high note, as her single ‘Call On Me’ featuring Shafa The G.O.A.T has officially been named entry song of the year by Touch FM and again won battle of the beats on IUM Radio on 5 January 2026. …
Lize Ehlers’ ‘Call On Me’ crowned 2026 entry song of the year- December 2025
… Enjoy exceptional food, live music by Lize Ehlers, and an atmosphere of effortless elegance at 18 Liliencron Street, Eros. …
Your final events for 2025… Ilke Platt will be the master of ceremonies, with live shows by Yola B and Lize Ehlers. …
Don’t worry, be happy this festive season!… To close the 25th anniversary celebrations, the FNCC will host a French Cabaret Night with Lize Ehlers featuring DJ Rise Elders, the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation dance company and invited artists. …
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Culture
Village Sunday Market attracts 450 visitors with local vendors
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The Village Sunday Market at Zest Mediterranean Restaurant in Windhoek drew over 450 visitors this past weekend, featuring 52 vendor stalls selling thrifted clothes, handmade jewellery, baked goods, and other local products, alongside live music. Founded during the Covid-19 pandemic to support local vendors, the market has grown from 10 stalls in the founder's driveway to its current capacity, with plans to train vendors to improve product presentation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
Village Sunday Market attracts 450 visitors with local vendors
The Village Sunday Market at Zest Mediterranean Restaurant in Windhoek drew over 450 visitors this past weekend, featuring 52 vendor stalls selling thrifted clothes, handmade jewellery, baked goods, and other local products, alongside live music. Founded during the Covid-19 pandemic to support local vendors, the market has grown from 10 stalls in the founder's driveway to its current capacity, with plans to train vendors to improve product presentation.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 10 March
Arts ministry consults on reviving dormant Namibian music awards
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has invited industry stakeholders to help shape the return of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs), which have been dormant since MTC withdrew funding in 2020. A stakeholder engagement session is scheduled for 14 March to strengthen the awards' credibility and gather input on award categories, industry development needs, and future direction.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 February
Ms Gideon signs with Sony Music Africa, releases debut single
Rising Windhoek-based singer Panduleni Gideon has signed a full record deal with Sony Music Africa in partnership with ERA Music Group and will release her first single 'Tiki Tak Tak' on 27 February. She is reported to be the only Namibian artist with a direct recording contract under Sony Music Africa's global roster.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Namibian creatives outline ambitious plans for 2026
From musicians and fashion designers to visual artists and comedians, Namibian creatives are entering 2026 with sharpened purpose, focusing on international expansion, sustainable careers, and industry unity. Common themes include building collaborative networks, prioritizing authenticity and mentorship, and reducing dependence on government support to create their own opportunities.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 21 January
National Theatre offers weekly stage acting training for all levels
The National Theatre of Namibia is launching a Stage Actors Training Lab starting 7 February, offering weekly Saturday sessions for amateur and professional actors. Training covers voice, acting technique, movement, improvisation, and professional development, facilitated by experienced local theatre practitioners, with tickets at N$50 per session.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 15 January
Lize Ehlers releases soul anthem with Shafa The G.O.A.T
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 →
Monday 12 January
Lize Ehlers' 'Call On Me' wins 2026 entry song award
Namibian-German artist Lize Ehlers' single 'Call On Me', featuring Shafa The G.O.A.T, has been named entry song of the year by Touch FM and won battle of the beats on IUM Radio. The track draws on Ehlers' personal experiences of solitude and celebrates ancestral support, blending Zulu, German, Oshiwambo, and San heritage.
12 January 2026 · New Era →