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YouTube

Video hosting platform where Namibian creators earn minimal revenue despite global reach; Pandeni earned N$900 from over 1M views on the platform.

2018-02-022026-06-25
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026

  2. The Namibian

    YouTube excludes Namibian artists from monetisation pathways

    Source

    “Beyond domestic funding issues, Namibian artists face global digital hurdles, including total exclusion from YouTube monetisation pathways and an inactive payout function on PayPal.”

    New arts council boss aims for 3% GDP contribution
  3. January 2026

  4. The Namibian

    YouTube banned Speed for a week for enabling his game character to engage in inappropriate sexual activity

    Source

    “He was also once banned from YouTube for a week for enabling his game character to engage in inappropriate sexual activity in full display of viewers.”

    IShowSpeed wows Africa with high-energy tour
  5. October 2025

  6. The Namibian

    YouTube unable to fully monetise on Our creators

    Source

    “Our creators are still unable to fully monetise on YouTube, receive PayPal payouts, or access Apple Pay's ecosystem.”

    Namibia Must Unlock Digital Payment Solutions
  7. September 2025

  8. The Namibian

    YouTube was banned by Nepal's government for not complying with registration deadline

    Source

    “When the government moved to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, protests erupted with thousands of young people storming parliament in the capital Kathmandu on Monday.”

    Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests
  9. September 2024

  10. The Namibian

    YouTube hosts videos by Saviour Humpreyson under the name 'flying flags'

    Source

    “It is during some of his overnight stays that he spends time editing and posting his videos to Youtube under the name 'flying flags'.”

    Ghanaian adventurer explores Namibia with his Honda Africa Twin
  11. May 2023

  12. The Namibian

    YouTube has begun blocking ad blockers

    Source

    “After spending years as the subscription black sheep, YouTube Premium is beginning to look mightily attractive. Why? In a move that pretty much everyone could see coming, the company may be about to handicap its ad-filled tier in the way of blocking ad blockers entirely.”

    YouTube has begun blocking ad blockers

  13. The Namibian

    YouTube is running an experiment blocking ad blockers for some users

    Source

    “Soon after the screenshot made the rounds on social media, the team confirmed to the moderators of the subreddit that the user was part of an experiment that the company was running.”

    YouTube has begun blocking ad blockers
  14. August 2021

  15. The Namibian

    YouTube hosts Omlongo's music videos 'Feeling Good' and 'Ano Kuvitendje'

    Source

    “Fans can get a taste of his music on YouTube, where he has two music videos titled 'Feeling Good' and 'Ano Kuvitendje'.”

    Music vs Piracy
  16. July 2021

  17. The Namibian

    YouTube hosted 'Whatagwan' reaching million views

    Source

    “Released on YouTube in April 2017, 'Whatagwan' is a kasi love song in which Oteya expresses her love for Macky2 in an open field.”

    ‘Whatagwan' Hits a Million Views
  18. November 2019

  19. The Namibian

    YouTube contains all sorts of content from raunchy music videos to inappropriate movies

    Source

    “It contains all sorts of content from raunchy music videos to inappropriate movies, and it's easy for your child to find them.”

    Keeping The Web Child-Friendly
Culture

Arts council chief targets doubling creative sector GDP share

The News

Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to increase the creative sector's contribution to GDP from 1.5% to 3% under the sixth National Development Plan, citing improvements in the industry's coordination and citing 327 local film productions between 2022 and 2024 that generated an average of N$122.5 million in spending and created over 2,400 jobs. He acknowledged that policy, infrastructure, and financial deficits continue to constrain the sector, with funding remaining the most pressing challenge as most creative projects are self-financed.

9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Arts council chief targets doubling creative sector GDP share

    Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to increase the creative sector's contribution to GDP from 1.5% to 3% under the sixth National Development Plan, citing improvements in the industry's coordination and citing 327 local film productions between 2022 and 2024 that generated an average of N$122.5 million in spending and created over 2,400 jobs. He acknowledged that policy, infrastructure, and financial deficits continue to constrain the sector, with funding remaining the most pressing challenge as most creative projects are self-financed.

    9 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 8 June

  1. Sixer releases fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse'

    Namibian Afro-pop artist Sixer Vundakan released his fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse', an 18-track project on 30 April featuring collaborations with local artists and focusing on everyday life experiences and youth-related themes including discipline, growth, and avoiding self-destruction.

    8 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Pandeni's YouTube music video nets N$900 from 1M views

    Namibian artist Pandeni revealed that his music video 'Okay' earned N$900 from YouTube despite accumulating over a million views, sparking debate about the country's digital economy.

    19 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibian creators struggle to monetize global online reach

    Namibian content creators face systemic barriers to monetizing their work despite reaching global audiences, including exclusion from payment platforms like PayPal, affiliate marketing programmes and freelance work sites that are unavailable or restrict access from Namibia. The author argues this reflects how the global digital system was designed with structural inequality, leaving Namibian creators with viewers but limited income opportunities.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. MultiChoice discontinues Showmax as streaming competition intensifies

    MultiChoice Namibia is phasing out its Showmax streaming service following a comprehensive review, citing significant financial losses and shifting viewer preferences toward on-demand streaming platforms. The company says the decision is part of a broader digital strategy and that it will redirect resources to DStv Stream, though the move has prompted concerns from local filmmakers about reduced platforms for African content.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Namibia debates social media ban for children under 15

    Namibian lawmakers and child welfare experts are divided over whether to ban social media for children under 15, with supporters citing mental health and cyberbullying concerns while critics argue for evidence-based regulation rather than an outright ban. Experts also note that enforcement would be technically challenging given the ease of age verification manipulation.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 January

  1. YouTuber IShowSpeed tours 20 African nations with livestreamed content

    Popular content creator Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed and boasting 48 million YouTube subscribers, is undertaking a "Speed Does Africa" tour across 20 African countries over 28 days, livestreaming his interactions with fans, local culture, sports, and daily life. The high-energy tour has attracted large crowds of young fans, though some critics on social media have dismissed it as a superficial spectacle that primarily benefits the entertainer himself.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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