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“Monika Amunyela 'Echoes of Omusati', a Namibian documentary film, is set to premiere tonight, at the Ster-Kinekor cinema in Maerua Mall, Windhoek.”
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Monika Amunyela created 'The Girl's Corner' all-female social experience
“Monika Amunyela 'The Girl's Corner' will officially be launched on Valentine's Day, the day of love.”
The Girl’s CornerA team of young innovators created a prototype at a 48-hour hackathon that uses artificial intelligence to help media organisations interpret operational and commercial data more effectively, enabling faster and better-informed decisions.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
A team of young innovators created a prototype at a 48-hour hackathon that uses artificial intelligence to help media organisations interpret operational and commercial data more effectively, enabling faster and better-informed decisions.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
Dula Melania, an 18-year-old second-year LLB student at the University of Namibia, has overcome limited access to legal resources in her remote hometown to pursue a legal career. She advocates for broadening access to the profession for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, viewing her success as a way to prove that geographic origin need not limit opportunity.
8 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian DJ and producer Erro Mulokoshi credits his success to hard work and passion for music, starting from a love of finding exclusive tracks in school and performing at venues across Windhoek. He currently works as a full-time DJ while running his own business and pursuing ambitions to establish his own studio and record label.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
'Speel Aan' and 'Naked Spaces' emerged as major winners at the Namibia Theatre and Film Awards, which returned after a six-year hiatus to showcase the country's creative talent. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim, guest of honour, called for pan-African collaboration and stressed the importance of African creators telling African stories authentically.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Theatre and Film Awards (NTFAs) 2026 returned on Saturday after a six-year hiatus, celebrating excellence across 36 categories in film and theatre. International actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim attended as guest of honour and emphasized the importance of telling authentic African stories from pan-African perspectives.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian documentary film titled "Echoes of Omusati," directed by Oshoveli Shipoh and conceived by Morna Ikosa, premieres tonight at Ster-Kinekor cinema in Windhoek. The film tells stories of the Omusati region in northern Namibia, focusing on its people, culture, history, and tribal identities, including a family's 37-year separation and reunion during exile.
27 March 2026 · New Era →
Young people in Outapi are earning income through the Dishena Youth Cleaning Project, a community initiative that provides practical work experience, skills training, and employment to unemployed youth while addressing waste management needs. The founder plans to expand the project across the Omusati region.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Film Commission's Film Week brought together filmmakers, students and professionals for workshops and discussions on marketing, distribution and African storytelling. Minister Emma Theofelus emphasised the importance of Africans telling African stories from an African perspective, while NUST announced new courses in digital arts, animation and film production.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian youth were central to the independence struggle, but veterans and contemporary activists argue that economic emancipation remains incomplete. Today's youth movements have shifted from political freedom to addressing unemployment, social inequality, and demanding accountability for change.
20 March 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture's youth development allocation has increased by N$70.6 million to N$750 million for the 2025/26 financial year. The National Youth Council of Namibia welcomes the boost but emphasises that funds must be targeted at employment pathways, entrepreneurship, and skills development to make a meaningful impact.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Visual artist Ndako Nghipandulwa has created a 12-work series titled "Job is Job" using discarded road signs to honour construction workers and celebrate the dignity of everyday work. The Windhoek City Police warned that altering public road signs is illegal, though Nghipandulwa's works were made from signs already being discarded and not in active use.
27 February 2026 · New Era →
Focus Academy has launched Season 2 of the Spelltacular Spelling Series, running monthly from February to November 2026 with each edition focused on a specific grade from Grade 7 down to Grade 2. The program coordinator says the grade-specific approach allows for better attention to learners' different understanding capacities and aims to improve vocabulary, spelling accuracy, confidence, and public speaking skills.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
The Youth Advisory Council of the Tukwatha Youth Organisation was launched in January 2026 to provide young people with an independent voice in shaping the organisation's future. The council, comprising 16 commissioners serving three-year terms, reports directly to the president and works independently of the executive committees to ensure its advice remains objective and youth-centred.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Namclear allocated N$755,284 in its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility budget, distributed among 20 foundations and institutions across Namibia. The funding supports education, environmental sustainability, humanitarian welfare, and emergency response initiatives, with managing director Fabian Tait emphasising education and youth development as central priorities.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
A new DSTV/KykNet series hosted by Joalette De Villiers travels across Namibia to feature people, places, and stories centred around potjie cooking, a tradition the creator Pedro Mendoza sees as a unifying symbol across Namibia's diverse cultures. The show highlights guests' authentic connections to their potjie recipes and traditions, with the fireside setting fostering honest conversations.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibian artist Snazzy has created Afrozotics, a sensual genre blending Kompa, Kizomba, rock, and electronic elements designed to evoke emotion and nostalgia. Built on her multicultural upbringing and featuring languages including Oshiwambo, English, and Portuguese, the genre reflects her evolution after stepping away from music for seven years.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Bank Windhoek, the Ministry of Education, and the African Leadership Institute hosted a mathematics training workshop for 39 Grade 8 and 9 teachers from five regions near Okahandja, part of an ongoing programme to improve teaching methods and teacher development. Nearly 200 mathematics teachers have participated in the training over two years, with two additional workshops planned for 2026.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Monika Amunyela reports on the launch of 'The Girl's Corner', an all-female social experience created by women to prioritize safety, emotional ease, and genuine connection over typical nightlife. Co-founder Rauna Fudheni says the concept strips away noise to focus on sisterhood, with plans for recurring themed events and expansion to Oshakati.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
Teresa Mupalu of Hair by Mulombe led a grooming initiative at Home of Good Hope Orphanage, where her team braided 31 girls, washed 35 children, and cut the hair of 40 boys ahead of the new school term. Mupalu said the effort aimed to boost children's confidence and belonging through grooming, and she plans to continue the initiative to encourage others to give back using their natural talents.
21 January 2026 · New Era →
Thomas Amakali works as a project accountant by day and performs as comedian Tate Matondo by night, using relatable humour to gain growing recognition. The Ontananga-born creator has won recognition at the MTC Content Creator Awards and plans to collaborate with other comedians and feature in a local web series.
19 January 2026 · New Era →
Directed by Lucia Kim Hamunghete, the romantic comedy film Crossover Hearts tells a modern love story that celebrates love across cultural lines and addresses cultural clashes and dating dilemmas among young Namibians. The film is scheduled for release on 31 January on Zambezi Magic.
16 January 2026 · New Era →
Medical student and youth leader Christoph Halolye Ndengu describes leadership as rooted in service and accountability rather than visibility, arguing that young people should be engaged as active partners in governance structures and policy frameworks, not merely as future prospects.
14 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibian artist Kandaha, born Anna Shalihu, is carving out a space in the local music scene through a blend of deep house, amapiano and R&B, drawing inspiration from her mother's church choir singing and international artists like Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu. The emerging independent artist has released three singles and plans to drop 'Let me go' in February, while balancing work as a dancer, visual artist and marketing agent.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian non-profit organisation, founded in 2015 by Jasmine Goagoses, has expanded from a small community initiative to a nationwide organisation delivering food, relief packages, and programmes addressing social needs. Key initiatives include the Kiddies Survival Course covering life skills and the Desert Skills Studio Crash Course, which uses film production to help young people engage with social issues.
9 January 2026 · New Era →
Jaden Van Rensburg, a 20-year-old IT specialist from Rehoboth, is researching how artificial intelligence can intelligently manage and distribute electricity to improve reliability in growing towns. His research, motivated by witnessing electricity shortages in his community, aims to create an affordable, efficient system that responds to real-time demand and reduces waste.
7 January 2026 · New Era →