A year ago, one young Namibian woman attended a charity event that inspired to her action in aid of people who are hearing impaired. In her realisation of the difficulties facing this sector of society, she decided to learn how to use sign language, to be able to communicate in this, often neglected, language. “It’s a whole different language that …
This week Windhoek is all about entertainment for a good cause – so brave the chill and show your support! CREATIVE PLOUGH BACK WITH LIZE EHLERS Date: Wednesday 19 July 2017 at 19:00 – 21:00 Venue: Delta Secondary School Hall, Olympia As part of her 2017 “Creative Plough Back Project” – Lize Ehlers is teaming up with talent from Delta …
Two acclaimed Namibian artists, a Musician and a Filmmaker, have collaborated on a project described as raw, innovative, unique and guided by intuition. The two are, Steffen List, the Namibian singer and songwriter, also known as Tonetic and Lila Swanepoel the Namibian Film Director who has worked on major international film productions, of Lila Productions. The project is the music …
Tafel Lager NamRock 2017 is up, at it and coming at you fast as the nation’s rockers flex their fingers and tune their guitars for Namibia’s biggest rock music festival. Boasting three stages and more than 20 local acts, this year the legendary two-day festival will take place at the iconic Warehouse Theatre on 24 and 25 March. Brought to …
You’ve gone to recruitment agencies, circled job vacancies in newspapers, you’ve called all you contacts, and your CV has been sent out personally, electronically and if you could you would’ve sent it spiritually as well. Then finally, you get the call, you’re not yet hired but you could be. The job interview is looming. CV (check), company research (check), mock …
Is it just us or can you smell Spring too? That can only mean one thing – fun is around the corner and we are ready to chase it – barefoot – down the streets of Windhoek. Lira – Yes, THE Miss Lira was in Windhoek last Saturday and she graced us with her presence through the inspirational, soul awakening …
Our brains are responsible for so much of who we are and what we do yet we often don’t know much about this powerful organ. The brains intricacies are truly amazing and so to understand more about our brains, how they work and how to ensure they are functioning optimally, MYD was joined in studio by a Namibian Neurologist, Dr …
“You need to take the first step. You will never know how far you can walk if you only believe you can, but you never take a step.” Last year he wowed us with his style, delighted us with his voice and captivated us with his acts of bravery when facing brain surgery. This year, with his musical career taking …
The annual Tafel Lager Namrock Festival is back with a bang this year. The organisers are excited to announce that the festival is moving back to Windhoek, so to cater for a wider audience. On 28 November 2015 thirteen Namibian bands will perform at the premises of the Olympus Jukskei Club/ Vintage Bar in Olympia, Windhoek. Gates open at 14h00 …
“Being a hero means standing out, and standing out requires you not always to do what is easy but to do what is necessary and to do what makes you happy. To be a hero in the arts means to do what makes you happy even though it’s difficult and it seems like nothing is happening. If it makes …