Creative industry actors walked away with awards at the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony yesterday after a six-year break.
Under the theme "A New Season: Celebrating Transition, Resilience and Growth", the awards recognised creative excellence across theatre and film.
This evening marks the return of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony after a six-year hiatus.
The awards celebrate Namibia's creative talent and growth in the arts sector.
The long break has resulted in a high number of entries, particularly in the dance and theatre categories.
Strictly Local Namibia has created a platform for artists aimed at restoring live performance culture and building a sustainable ecosystem for the creative industry.
In Gobabis, visual artist and trainer Silverius Olibile has been shaping young people with artistic talent since the early years of independence.
The 2026 Namibia Film Week concluded successfully on Sunday, bringing together filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals from Namibia and across Africa to celebrate the growth of the country's film sector and strengthen collaboration within the creative industry.
Affirmative Repositioning MP Frederick Shitana has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for recognising Namibia's creative industry.
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has engaged Members of Parliament (MPs) on the developed copyright legal framework and its impact on the cultural and creative industry and economy.
BIPA is facilitating the new Bill that is expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.
In its quest to engage content stakeholders, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's (NBC) leadership is in the Omaheke Region and met with the regional council leadership.
Various issues relating to the broadcaster’s operations, including both television and radio coverage, were discussed.
The National Theatre of Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission and the NBC, has announced the return of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards for 2026.
After a six-year break, the nominees for the sixth biennial awards – spanning both stage and screen – have finally been revealed.
Out of 47 submissions received, 21 producers have been selected to participate in the Mukorob Master Class pitching programme.
The initiative by the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) aims to empower local filmmakers to tell authentic Namibian stories.
