The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has warned against the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the expense of the creatives.
 

The Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) will be held on 13 March 2027.

This was announced by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, and industry stakeholders during the unveiling of the new logo for NAMAs.

The government's decision to prioritise the creative industry within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is gaining renewed support to help transform talent into sustainable business opportunities.

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.

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.

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.