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Australia's Jessica Lane crowned Miss Earth 2024

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Miss Australia was named Miss Earth 2024 at the just-ended event in the Philippines.

Namibia's representative, Albertina Haimbala, was also part of the last 12 finalists.

A beaming Haimbala was among 78 beauties vying for the title under the theme "Heritage."

NACN awards cycle two grant recipients

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The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has announced the successful applicants for its 2024 cycle two grant, valued at N$521,624.30.

After a thorough selection process, 15 projects were chosen to receive funding.

nbc hosts Disco Night for its employees

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's mandate, which is to inform, educate, and entertain the Namibian nation, does not only apply to radio listeners and television viewers but also to its employees. 
 

Miss Namibia, Miss Teen finalists announced

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The Miss Namibia and Miss Teen beauty pageants have now entered the final stage with the announcement of the ten finalists for both competitions.

The Miss Namibia Organisation announced the finalists at a glitzy two-day preliminary event held in Windhoek over the weekend.

Documentary digs slavery answers at St. Helena island

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Windhoek-born Annina van Neel is set to showcase a documentary shedding light on the practice of slavery in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena.

The island is said to be the site of thousands of burial grounds belonging to formerly enslaved Africans.

Esparanza Martins crowned Miss Petite 2024

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Esparanza Martins has been crowned Miss Petite 2024, securing the opportunity to represent Namibia in Malaysia in May.

Martins, in her debut pageant, clinched the title with Angelica Varela as her first runner-up and Helena Shiya as the second runner-up.

"Lukas" film premiers Thursday

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A Namibian film that aims to tell the story of street children will premiere this Thursday at the Sterkinekor cinema at Grove Mall.

Miss Earth Namibia jets off to Asia

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Miss Earth Namibia Martha Kautanevali has jetted off to Asia, where she will be representing the country at the 23rd Miss Earth competition slated for December 22 in Vietnam.

A throng of family, friends, and supporters escorted her to the Hosea Kutako International Airport to wish her well.

Local film makers call for more investment

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The African and especially Namibian film industries need deliberate investments from governments and the corporate world to empower local filmmakers.