… UNESCO’s World Trends Report for 2022 to 2025 shows a decline in press freedom and growing threats from misinformation, economic pressure and digital challenges. …
Media sustainability at risk — IPPRNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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UNESCO
Also known as: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation · Unesco National Office · Unesco Southern Africa
Organization that recognizes intangible cultural heritage and reviews world heritage site nominations, including Namibia's Dâures/Brandberg submission and the Omagongo Festival.
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… He also recognises international partners such as UNESCO and WFP that support educational initiatives. …
Know Your Civil Servant – Teaching is the mother of all professionals- March 2026
… Authorities are working with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) to finalise the regulations, with support from Unesco. …
Artists call for fairness in the NAMAs… To safeguard Lake Malawi, Africa’s third-largest lake, we protected key areas by having them recognised as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation World Heritage site. …
Why the High Seas Treaty Matters for Everyone… Photos: UNESCO. According to Neumbo Namambo of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, the festival will take place in May and will be preceded by a gala dinner. …
Preparations for the Omagongo Festival are underway- February 2026
… It was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism and inclusive education. …
Language advocates warn English risks cultural lossRudolf Gaiseb Education minister Sanet Steenkamp this week announced the submission of a nomination dossier to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for the Dâures/Brandberg national monument to become recognised as a world heritage site. …
Brandberg’s Unesco heritage application submitted… The ministry is awaiting the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s world heritage sitw committee’s decision, which is expected by July 2027. “I am pleased to announce that we have officially submitted a comprehensive nomination dossier to Unesco for t …
Dâures/Brandberg monument could become world heritage site- November 2025
… The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) recognises the Indonesian musical instrument as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. …
Indonesian Cultural Showcase Thrills at National Theatre- September 2025
A Namibian scientist was awarded the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Al Fozan International Prize for the promotion of youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem). …
Namibian scientist awarded Unesco-Al Prize
Politics
IPPR calls for reforms to strengthen media sustainability and press freedom
The News
The Institute for Public Policy Research has warned that financial pressure and digital disruption are weakening Namibia's media sector, calling for funding models such as grants, public interest funds, and tax incentives to sustain quality reporting, as well as transparent advertising policies from government and state-owned enterprises.
Why it matters
IPPR's call for media sustainability reforms and press freedom protections highlights structural vulnerabilities in Namibia's journalism sector.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tuesday 5 May
IPPR calls for reforms to strengthen media sustainability and press freedom
The Institute for Public Policy Research has warned that financial pressure and digital disruption are weakening Namibia's media sector, calling for funding models such as grants, public interest funds, and tax incentives to sustain quality reporting, as well as transparent advertising policies from government and state-owned enterprises.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Friday 17 April
Teacher and curriculum panellist David Mandume Alfeus shapes Namibian education
David Mandume Alfeus, who teaches English, Oshikwanyama, and ICT at Pahangwashimwe Combined School while pursuing a Master's in Educational Technology, believes teaching is a lifelong mission rooted in passion and commitment to using technology and mentorship to help learners succeed. He advocates for strengthening public-private partnerships and aligning Namibia's education system with global standards to address resource gaps in schools.
17 April 2026 · New Era →
Monday 23 March
Musicians demand fairness, support in revived NAMAs
Namibian artists have called for fair prize structures, better professional support, and financial literacy training as the government consults on reviving the Namibia Annual Music Awards, which were discontinued in 2020. The Arts Directorate is also advancing an updated copyright law to protect musicians and other creatives in the digital age.
23 March 2026 · New Era →
Friday 13 March
High Seas Treaty enters force, protecting global ocean commons
The High Seas Treaty, which establishes the first-ever framework to create marine-protected areas on the high seas covering nearly two-thirds of the ocean, has come into force. Malawi became the first landlocked country to ratify the treaty in February 2025, emphasizing that ocean stewardship belongs to all countries regardless of proximity to the sea, as healthy oceans are essential for global food security, climate stability, and carbon absorption.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 6 March
Omagongo Festival preparations underway in May
The omagongo (marula wine) season begins in early February, culminating in the annual Omagongo Cultural Festival in May, hosted on rotation by eight Ovawambo traditional authorities. UNESCO recognized the festival in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
6 March 2026 · Informanté →
Monday 23 February
Language advocates warn English overshadows indigenous tongues
Speaking at the International Mother Language Day observance in Windhoek, language advocates urged local leaders to communicate more frequently in indigenous languages, warning that relying on English risks excluding communities from public engagement and causing cultural loss. The Unesco representative noted that nearly 40% of the global population lack access to education in their mother tongue, and urged Namibia to prioritise mother-tongue education given that about 70% of the population is under 35.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 February
Namibia submits Brandberg for Unesco World Heritage status
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp announced the submission of a nomination dossier for the Dâures/Brandberg national monument in the Erongo region to become a Unesco World Heritage Site, with a decision expected by July 2027. The site, a 135-million-year-old granitic inselberg containing rare archaeological traces and rock art, is expected to boost tourism, create jobs, and foster research if approved.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 11 February
Namibia submits Dâures/Brandberg for UNESCO world heritage status
Namibia has officially submitted a nomination dossier for the Dâures/Brandberg national monument area to be added to UNESCO's world heritage list, with the committee's decision expected by July 2027. The site, located in the Erongo region, is an ecological 'sky island' with over 900 rock art sites spanning 5,000 years of cultural history and featuring endemic species found nowhere else on earth.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →