Strictly Local Namibia has created a platform for artists aimed at restoring live performance culture and building a sustainable ecosystem for the creative industry.

The Namibia Annual Music Awards are making a comeback after a four-year break. 

Organisers have begun stakeholder engagements to reimagine the awards, calling on musicians, promoters and industry players to help shape its future.

The family of the late Ras Sheehama, a renowned Namibian musician, has paid tribute to his legacy, urging people to remember him for his outstanding contributions to the country’s music industry and the Swapo Party.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) Aina Kaunda says it is reviewing the current intellectual property legislation to address issues of digital piracy that the creative industry faces.