MISS NAMIBIA PREPARES FOR MISS UNIVERSE 2026

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Miss Namibia 2026, Charene Labuschagne, is preparing to represent the country at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico.

The Miss Namibia Organisation hosted a farewell celebration ahead of her departure for the international competition.

NACN AWARDS OVER N$1 MILLION TO ARTISTS

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The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has awarded more than N$1 million to 28 successful applicants under its third and final funding cycle for 2026.

The allocation brings the Council's total investment in the creative and cultural industry to over N$2.2 million this year.

NBC DG RE-COMMITS TO INCLUSIVE FAITH RELATED CONTENT

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NBC Director-General Menesia Muinjo has emphasised the importance of inclusive faith-based content across all the corporation’s platforms.

She made the remarks during a visit by the Victory Family Centre at the NBC headquarters.

RUNDU ANNUAL TRADE FAIR OPENS ITS NINTH EDITION

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The ninth edition of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair was officially opened this morning by Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka.

Held under the theme "Embracing Technology for Sustainable Business Growth", the event takes place from 23 to 31 October 2026 at the Rundu Trade Fair Centre.

10 NAMIBIAN FILMS AT EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL

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Ten Namibian films will feature at this year's European Film Festival, scheduled to take place from 20th to 19th November in Windhoek.

The festival aims to reach broader audiences through diverse venues and specialised programming.

NACN URGES CREATIVE ORGANISATIONS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS

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The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) is urging more creative organisations to apply for the grant and mobility fund.

 The Administrator of the Council Gretta Gasper made the call in an interview with NBC news.

ZAMBEZI TO HOST 2027 MISS NAMIBIA PAGEANTS

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The Zambezi Region is the host of the 2027 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia pageants.

The announcement was made at Katima Mulilo, which will host the prestigious event.

 ||KHARAS STAKEHOLDERS VALIDATE AMENDED GAMBLING RULES

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Stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region have validated proposed amendments of the Lotteries Regulations and Gambling and Gambling Activities Regulations. 

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism conducted a validation workshop in Keetmanshoop. 

CREATIVES IN ZAMBEZI HAIL NBC OUTREACH

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The creative industry in the Zambezi Region has welcomed the NBC leadership's engagement, saying greater access to the corporation could create more opportunities for talent and strengthen them.

MAFWE CULTURAL FESTIVAL MARKS 45 YEARS OF HERITAGE AND UNITY

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The Mafwe Traditional Authority celebrated the 45th anniversary of the annual Lusata Cultural Festival at its palace headquarters in Chinchimane.

This year's festival was held under the theme "Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage, Unity and Cultural Diversity".