… I already love taking footage of myself with my phone and with my camera, and I recently started a YouTube channel as another creative outlet. …
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Monday, 11 May 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Organization
YouTube
Video platform where Namibian creators monetize content and foreign creators like IShowSpeed livestream to global audiences.
In coverage
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- October 2022
- August 2021
… 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- July 2021
unWrap.onlineVeteran singer Oteya is the latest Namibian star to join the million-views club on YouTube. …
‘Whatagwan' Hits a Million Views- November 2019
… Say No To Mature Content YouTube is one of the most popular video-sharing platforms in the world. …
Keeping The Web Child-Friendly- February 2019
… Video content has exploded over the years, which is why companies such as Snapchat and YouTube have flourished. …
You're About To Go Live- July 2018
… Some say that IGTV is already giving YouTube and other video-related apps a run for their money, but it will take some time before it is considered one of the biggest video platforms in the world. …
IGTV – Video's Next Best Hub- February 2018
Do you ever find yourself spending hours on the internet watching other people do cool stuff on say, YouTube, through creating their own quirky shows and becoming stars? …
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Opinion
Namibian creators struggle to monetize global online reach
The News
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 →
Saturday 18 April
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 →
Sunday 8 March
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
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 →