… The event attracted top Ma /Gaisa acts like Jaliza, Marvtown, OC Bula, Kalux, T-Bozz & Staika and veterans Raphael & Pele who, according to socialite and content creator Xuro Milton, were the best acts of the night. …
‘Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje’ lives up to expectationsNamibia Minute.
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- April 2026
Award-winning ma /gaisa star Marvtown, baptised Mervin Claasen, is an artist who has set his sights on success. …
If Artists Don’t Grow Financially, They Won’t Grow Musically – Marvtown- March 2026
Stories from a controversial chapter in Namibia’s struggle for independence will take centre stage in Mervin Claasen’s ‘The Dungeons’ at Windhoek’s Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 20 March. …
‘The Dungeons’ heads to the stage- February 2026
… The accused has sung this tune since last year when his matter was postponed numerous times before Judge Claudia Claasen, saying that he had not fully disclosed the docket. …
‘State has no case against me’- December 2025
… It is only appropriate that we take the ‘Ma /Gaisa Rumble at the Coast’ to Swakopmund, which is the rightful home of the popular genre,” Hoadadi Trading owner Sendelly !Gonteb says. “Saturday’s event brings together the big name players of ma /gaisa music like Ou Stakes, Marvtown …
Ma /Gaisa Stars to Rumble at Swakopmund- August 2024
… Judge Claudia Claasen said this during the killer’s sentencing in the Windhoek High Court on Friday. …
Sheep-shears murder was barbaric, judge says… Judge Claudia Claasen sentenced Shaun Tieties (39) in the Windhoek High Court, where he admitted guilt on counts of murder, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and attempting to obstruct the course of justice four weeks ago. …
Hardap killer sentenced to 33 years in prison- July 2024
… Judge Claudia Claasen postponed the delivery of her judgement in the ex-policeman’s trial to 17 October after hearing closing arguments in the matter yesterday. …
Father gets date for rape, incest trial verdict- May 2024
… Judge Claudia Claasen, who heard the arguments, reserved her judgement and postponed the delivery of the judgement to 9 August.
Hatuikulipi says Dubai bank accounts are empty, closed… Judge Claudia Claasen on Friday granted an order against Strauss in the urgent application. …
Stockbroking firm Simonis Storm alleges theft of shares worth N$9m
Culture
Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje concert hailed artistic success
The News
The 'Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje' concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium was described as a resounding artistic success, with performers and attendees praising the sound, organisation, and crowd behaviour. The event featured Oviritje groups including Wild Dogs, Stakes Boy, Karabo, and township duo One Blood, alongside Ma /Gaisa acts such as Jaliza, Marvtown, and veteran performers Raphael & Pele.
Why it matters
Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje concert deemed artistic success, celebrating significant local music event with strong community participation.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 27 April
Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje concert hailed artistic success
The 'Ma /Gaisa Meets Oviritje' concert at Bobby Sissing Stadium was described as a resounding artistic success, with performers and attendees praising the sound, organisation, and crowd behaviour. The event featured Oviritje groups including Wild Dogs, Stakes Boy, Karabo, and township duo One Blood, alongside Ma /Gaisa acts such as Jaliza, Marvtown, and veteran performers Raphael & Pele.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 11 April
Marvtown on financial support, cultural pride in Namibian music
Award-winning ma /gaisa artist Marvtown discusses his path to success after winning Next Ma /Gaisa Star in 2021 and advocates for corporate support and financial sustainability for Namibian musicians, arguing that artists need financial growth to advance musically and that Namibians must build pride in local culture and support their own artists.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 17 March
One-man play 'The Dungeons' explores untold liberation struggle stories
Mervin Claasen's 'The Dungeons', premiering at Windhoek's Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre on 20 March, dramatizes untold testimonies of detainees held in Lubango exile camps during Namibia's pre-independence struggle. The production draws from published accounts and survivor interviews to confront the harsh realities of the liberation movement and foster dialogue about this difficult chapter of national history.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 February
Accused claims lack of disclosure halts trial proceedings
Theodor Shipanga told the court that his trial is ongoing without proper charges or full disclosure, stating he has not received the docket, charge sheet, post-mortem report, witness statements, or the full police investigation file. The State disputed his claim of non-disclosure, and the case was postponed to 18 March 2026 pending assignment of a trial judge.
19 February 2026 · New Era →