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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Namibia's National Content Creation Plan is set to transform the country's creative industry by prioritising local storytelling, job creation, and sustainable growth as key pillars of its cultural agenda.

Creative industry actors walked away with awards at the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards ceremony yesterday after a six-year break.

Under the theme "A New Season: Celebrating Transition, Resilience and Growth", the awards recognised creative excellence across theatre and film.