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A new film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson follows a couple whose wedding plans unravel when the bride confesses a dark secret at a pre-wedding gathering, transforming the narrative from romantic comedy into an uncomfortable exploration of trauma, forgiveness, and societal judgment.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A new film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson follows a couple whose wedding plans unravel when the bride confesses a dark secret at a pre-wedding gathering, transforming the narrative from romantic comedy into an uncomfortable exploration of trauma, forgiveness, and societal judgment.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Neighbourhood Club, a new restobar in Swakopmund, opened in early December and emphasises craft cocktails made with fresh produce, including house-squeezed limes and homemade syrups. The venue features a cosmopolitan aesthetic with eclectic decor and serves light food offerings like dipping plates alongside its signature cocktails.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards held their first ceremony since 2019 at the National Theatre of Namibia, honouring excellence in film and theatre. Top awards went to Rodney Gariseb's 'Naked Spaces' for best staged production and Errol Geingob's 'Speel Aan' for best feature film, with keynote speaker Hakeem Kae-Kazim celebrating artists' resilience through the pandemic.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A year after five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp's body was found in a tunnel near Okahandja, her killer remains at large and her family has received no justice. The article notes that Roswinds Fabianu and Beyoncé !Kharuxas were also found murdered at Okahandja in the weeks following Ingrid's death.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
'The Bride' (2026), directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, reimagines Mary Shelley's gothic story as a tale of a woman reanimated to be Frankenstein's monster's companion, who discovers agency and voice despite being created to satisfy a man's needs. The film blends classic horror aesthetics with contemporary themes of male loneliness, female bodily autonomy, and the silencing of victims of gender-based violence.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The 'Canvas of Namibia' exhibition at Windhoek's Namibian Arts Association features 23 artists and personal items including Hendrik Witbooi portraits, a military helmet and memorabilia from the liberation struggle, celebrating Namibian independence while addressing contemporary issues like corruption and township life.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
A review of Emerald Fennell's film adaptation of Emily Brontë's *Wuthering Heights* finds it a bright, romance-focused interpretation that removes much of the novel's gothic and supernatural darkness, sanitises the morally complex characters (especially Heathcliff), and diverges significantly in tone and content from the book.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Vida e Caffè, a popular South African coffee franchise, has opened at Windhoek's Maerua Mall, marking its return to the city after over a decade. The café serves hot and iced coffee, matcha, smoothies and food items, and is the franchise's 42nd international establishment.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Three opportunities are available for Namibian artists and creatives: the National Arts Council invites applications for funding across mediums and disciplines, the Namibian Arts Association seeks submissions for an independence exhibition reflecting heritage and identity, and the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre welcomes emerging artists to exhibit at a group show.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
NTFA-nominated films are available on Showmax, YouTube, and at The Film Week (12–15 March), ahead of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards on 28 March. The author encourages local audiences to engage with nominated films including 'Speel Aan' and '#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm', which each compete for eight awards.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →