GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS RETURN AFTER BREAK

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The Namibia Gospel Music Awards will return this year after an eight-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic and financial challenges.

This year's 3rd edition will recognise gospel artists across 10 categories, with the awards ceremony set to take place on 03 October.

COTA HONOURS 54 NEW GRADUATES

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The College of the Arts (COTA) has honoured 54 graduates during its 21st Graduation Ceremony at the National Theatre of Namibia, celebrating a new generation of creatives set to contribute to the country's growing arts and cultural sector.

NFC ROADSHOW WRAPS UP WITH FILM PREMIERES

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The Namibian Film Commission's (NFC) regional film roadshow has concluded with the premieres of Mindful Maestros, Connection, and One More Win.

The three-week initiative travelled across five regions to promote film development, support local creatives and showcase authentic Namibian stories.

NASCAM SECURES N$1.5 MILLION TO BOOST MUSIC INDUSTRY

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The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) has secured a grant of N$1.5 million to transform the country's music industry through research, digital innovation and copyright reform.

NBC COMMITS N$7 MILLION TO LOCAL FILM PRODUCTIONS

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has committed more than N$7 million to commission original local productions under the Mukurob Film Project Phase 2, as the broadcaster intensifies efforts to grow Namibia's creative industry and increase local content.

MTC LAUNCHES CONTENT CREATOR AWARDS 2026

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The MTC Content Creator Awards 2026 were officially launched on Thursday, with organisers encouraging creators to turn their passion into sustainable careers.

NASCAM CALLS FOR MORE LOCAL MUSIC AIRPLAY

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The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) has urged the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to increase local artists' airplay and to ensure Namibian artists benefit from royalties, noting that current airplay stands at 52% international and 48% local music.

NAMIBIAN FILMMAKERS EXPLORE KENYAN MARKET AND AI OPPORTUNITIES

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Kenyan market opportunities, anti-piracy measures and the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative sector dominated discussions with Namibian filmmakers and industry leaders on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya.

OKAHANDJA HOSTS ARTS AND CRAFT INDABA WORKSHOP

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The Otjozondjupa Regional Council's Directorate of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture held an official opening for the Multi-Disciplinary Arts and Craft Indaba project in Okahandja.

The workshop will run from 11th to 16th May.

THEOFELUS URGES CONTENT CREATORS TO BRAND NAMIBIA

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The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has urged content creators to continue branding Namibia, promising to provide space for such creators to thrive in such a task.

She made these remarks during the MTC's second Branding and Marketing Indaba.