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.

Key stakeholders in the cultural and creative industries highlighted the urgent need for commercialisation, stressing the urgency for proper prioritisation under appropriate regulatory and governing bodies. 

The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Stanley Similo, has described Phase Two of the Mukorob Film Project as a major contribution to the growth of the creative industry.

The Information, Communication and Technology Minister has commended the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) for its continued support of the creative industry.