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Ombetja Yehinga Organisation

Also known as: OYO

Ombetja Yehinga Organisation — uses creativity to engage young Namibians with social issues affecting their lives and futures, active for more than two decades.

2019-02-082026-10-06

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  1. February 2019
  2. The Namibian

    Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is hosting evening of dance at Warehouse Theatre on Wednesday, 13 February at 19h00

    Source

    “Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is hosting an evening of dance at the Warehouse Theatre on Wednesday, 13 February.”

    The Scene

Friday 2 October

  1. OYO uses creativity to engage youth on social issues

    The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation has spent more than two decades using creativity to help young Namibians engage with social issues affecting their lives and futures.

    2 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Moonlight @ The Galleries celebrates Windhoek's art scene

    Windhoek's downtown galleries hosted "Moonlight @ The Galleries," an evening event featuring exhibitions across four spaces including a Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre showcase of 35 artists for the centre's 35th anniversary, accompanied by a night market with food, crafts, and locally made beer.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

  1. France, Namibia mark Bastille Day with diplomatic celebration

    France's ambassador to Namibia hosted a Bastille Day event at her residence in Windhoek, attended by the minister of international relations and trade. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing friendship, with Namibia's minister noting France was among the first European countries to recognize Swapo and highlighting shared commitment to economic cooperation and sustainable development.

    18 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 April

  1. Germany funds gender-based violence prevention project in three regions

    Germany has funded the "Speak Up" project addressing gender-based violence in Hardap, Erongo and Omusati regions with 84,432.35 euros (N$1.59 million). The project, running from April to December 2026, will use music, dance, play, and intergenerational dialogues to promote positive masculinity and mental health awareness, particularly among young people.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 30 March

  1. Namibian Theatre and Film Awards return after six-year hiatus

    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 →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Windhoek events guide: dance, fashion, workshops this week

    The Franco Namibian Cultural Centre hosts a Namibia-Japan dance exchange tonight, while the National Art Gallery displays children's artwork until April. The weekend features an Easter night market, a 5km–20km night race, and a children's Disney-themed fashion show at Wanderers sport grounds.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. February events calendar: art, sports, workshops, music

    The Namibian lists Windhoek and Swakopmund events for February, including a photography exhibition, beach volleyball tournament, chamber music concert, pregnancy educational day, acting masterclass, trail run, cycling challenge, visual art launch, dance performances, and recurring weekly activities across fitness, quiz nights, and dance classes.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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