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  • Published on Aug 25, 2026

    Sammons backs Raza to silence doubters in Namibia

    Sikandar Raza Tinashe Kusema, Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIMBABWE head coach Justin Sammons has thrown his support behind captain Sikandar Raza, insisting the veteran all-rounder’s recent struggles are merely a temporary setback and not a cause for concern. Raza …

    Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    Stewart Copeland album fuses music with sounds of hyenas, monkeys, owls

    This is an updated version of a story first published on April 19, 2026. The original video can be viewed here.  If you're a rock 'n' roll fan, you already know Stewart Copeland. Drumming legend Copeland, Andy Summers and a guy named Sting …

    Source: CBS News - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 22, 2026

    The Dead Musician’s Music and Digital Estate

    A musician dies, is buried and everybody goes back to their routines. Then somebody asks the question nobody thought about while the musician was alive. “So, what happens to the music?” It sounds simple but it isn’t. While I can point out the important …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on 07:14 GMT

    Media moves: Joe Public makes Virgin Bet’s first brand campaign outside the UK, Penquin makes two leadership ...

    The Media Online’s weekly round-up of media business moves, all in one place. The BIG move Joe Public makes Virgin Bet’s first brand campaign outside the UK Virgin Bet South Africa has launched ‘A Good Bet’, its first brand campaign outside the United …

    Source: The Media Online - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Beyond meat, music and market stalls: What happened to Namibia’s trade fairs?

    There was a time when the words “trade fair” suggested something considerably more ambitious than a collection of market stalls, a few food vendors and a stage occupied by a local DJ. A trade fair was supposed to be a marketplace of ideas, products, …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 21, 2026

    Education ministry signs MoU with Ministry of Information to develop Namibia’s film and creative sector

    Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – a partnership primarily anchored by the Namibia Content Creation Plan, which is expected to …

    Source: Informante - Pending
  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    Elemotho returns home, calls for stronger music industry

    Namibian musician Elemotho is returning to the local stage after a period away from performing in the country, describing his comeback as a homecoming and calling on local artists to take greater responsibility for building sustainable careers. The …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 26, 2026

    Outdoors: Never strangers

    Photo: Wade Robertson The media likes to paint the world and especially our country as unsafe and filled with conflict. But my experiences have been completely the opposite, strangers going out of their way to be kind and caring. One such chance encounter …

    Source: The Bradford Era - Pennsylvania - Indeterminate
  • Published on Aug 18, 2026

    Foreign artists need permits before performing in Namibia

    International musicians and performers must obtain the required employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even when their engagements are limited to a single event or a few days, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ Beats Tyla’s Apple Music Record, Tops Album Charts in 15 Countries

    Ayra Starr’s third studio album, ‘Starrgirl’, has recorded major chart and streaming milestones days after its release. The project has surpassed Tyla’s ‘A*POP’ after reaching No. 1 on Apple Music’s album chart in 15 countries, compared with six countries …

    Source: The Will - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 17, 2026

    Goethe-Institut Namibia opens new space for cultural exchange

    The Goethe-Institut Namibia’s new Windhoek premises are intended to serve as a shared space for cultural exchange, education and creative work, its director Dennis Schroeder said on Friday. Schroeder said the building at the corner of Simon Shixungileni …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 26, 2026

    KALW Almanac - Wednesday August 26, 2026

    Today Wednesday, 26th of August of 2026 The old farmers's almanac says August 26 is the 238th day of the year 127 days remain until the end of the year. we have 27 days until autumn begins Tides 4 Fishing says Sunrise was at 6:35:08 am and sunset will …

    Source: KALW - California - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 15, 2026

    The Song’s Two Body Problem

    It probably feels like we are going in circles, but this is one of those things we need to go over again. A song sounds like one thing. When it comes to ownership, however, it is really two things: the composition and the actual recording of that …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 15, 2026

    Kapana and Braai: A Sad Indictment of How Namibia’s Elite Socialises

    Namibia has every right to celebrate its food and rural heritage. But when a country’s aspirational class cannot imagine leisure beyond meat, fire, alcohol and “going home”, something deeper is at stake. There is something revealing about the way Namibia …

    Source: Windhoek Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 26, 2026

    Nigerian Couples Reveal 10 Staycation Spots That Look Nothing Like Lagos

    Desperately need a vacation but don’t have the finances or energy to plan one?  Listen, you don’t actually need to leave Lagos to have a nice time with your partner.  We asked Lagos-based couples about their favourite staycation spots, and their …

    Source: Zikoko! - Center-left
  • Published on Aug 23, 2026

    From Mic To Stethoscope: Chikune’s New Rhythm

    Tjikune Leitner has traded the microphone for a stethoscope – for now. Born at Usakos and raised at Karibib, Namibia’s former artist of the year says the switch was about growth, and is not a goodbye. She says she adopted the stage name Chikune to make …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 14, 2026

    Namibia turns to creative economy to drive jobs and growth

    Namibia has launched a national campaign to map its creative industries, in a move aimed at generating the data needed to attract investment, create jobs and give the sector greater influence in economic policymaking. The Creative Industry Institute Africa …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 24, 2026

    NGOMUCA moves to strengthen judging credibility

    The Namibian Gospel Music and Creative Awards (NGOMUCA) is strengthening its judging process for the 2026 edition, with organisers introducing public voting in selected categories and bringing in an external company to administer the voting process. The …

    Source: New Era - Pro-Government
  • Published on Aug 13, 2026

    SPYL WELCOMES NAMIBIA AIRLINE REVIVAL PROGRESS

    The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has welcomed progress towards the revival of Namibia’s national airline, including the recent handover of licences to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi and the Namibia Air Committee. The youth league considers …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government

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