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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. November 2019

  2. The Namibian

    YouTube came up with YouTube Kids, which curates content specifically for children

    Source

    “Although YouTube came up with YouTube Kids, which curates content specifically for children, it's unfortunately not available in Namibia.”

    Keeping The Web Child-Friendly
  3. February 2019

  4. The Namibian

    YouTube has flourished due to video content explosion

    Source

    “Video content has exploded over the years, which is why companies such as Snapchat and YouTube have flourished.”

    You're About To Go Live
  5. July 2018

  6. The Namibian

    YouTube is alleged to be challenged by IGTV for video platform dominance

    Source

    “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
  7. February 2018

  8. The Namibian

    YouTube is one of the most popular sources of vlogging

    Source

    “One of the most popular sources of vlogging is YouTube where users can track the number of views and build up subscribers.”

    All About Blogging and Vlogging
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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