Namibian theatre and film awards return 2026

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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.

UNAM Katima Mulilo launches annual cultural festival

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The University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Campus has launched its annual cultural festival with vibrant performances by traditional groups, reaffirming this year’s theme, “Connecting Cultures, Building Unity”.

Minister Sankwasa moves to end years-long Gciriku chieftainship dispute

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has stepped in to help resolve the Gciriku traditional leadership succession dispute.

The Gciriku tribe has been without a chief since 2019. 

The chieftainship of the tribe is inherited through the maternal line.

Olufuko Festival attracts 134 girls

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The Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival, underway at the Olufuko Centre in Outapi in the Omusati Region, drew a large number of girls this year compared to the past years.