South Africa: How Traditional Music Helps the Elderly in a South African Care Centre
[The Conversation Africa] Being an elderly person in South Africa presents a range of challenges. Apartheid shaped diverse experiences of ageing and elderly care along racial and ethnic lines. In the post-apartheid era, however, these patterns have beg…
Botswana: Bodutu Commit Culture Preservation Through Art
[Botswana Daily News] Molepolole — Wame Bodutu, popularly known as Art by Wame, is challenging the notion that visual arts is a man’s world. Through Afrocentric work celebrating African culture, heritage, identity, and wildlife, she is inspiring other…
Botswana: Batawana Celebrate 30 Years of Cultural Heritage
[Botswana Daily News] Maun — Dressed in vibrant array of traditional attire, the Ngamiland community from all walks of life thronged the Nhabe Museum on Saturday.
Namibia: Young T Wok Ongha’s ‘Constant Evolution’
[Namibian] Young T WokOngha, real name Tulina Ndafyaalako, made his breakthrough onto the local music scene in 2006 and is still going strong.
Namibia: Sixer Drops Album ‘For the Taxi Ranks, the Grind’
[Namibian] Namibian Afro-pop artist Haimbodi Rikius, also known as Sixer Vundakan, recently released his fifth studio album, ‘Kotse moKotse’.
Namibia: New Arts Council Boss Aims for 3 Percent GDP Contribution
[Namibian] Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to double the creative sector’s economic contribution to the country by addressing severe structural and funding deficits.
Namibia: ‘Kiki Ball’ Kicks of LGBTQI+ Pride Month
[Namibian] In Drag Night Namibia’s (DNN) ball culture, there are three ratings to seal your fate. A bright red ‘X’ means you’re chopped and your head is on the block. ’10’ is a slay and you’re probably still in play. A photo of Rihanna in a crown means…
Zimbabwe: Tinaye’s Explosive ‘Nothing to Hide’ Show Leaves Trail of Blood – Mnangagwa Comically Survives but Chamisa, Chivayo, Jah Prayzah Don’t
[New Zimbabwe] VERY few of his colleagues in the Stand Up comedy business thought he would fill up Reps Theatre, of which they can be forgiven as Tinaye Wayne had last been on set over a year ago and even then he had not been the main act.
South Africa: ‘It’s Hollywood’ – MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved
[Daily Maverick] As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by Daily Maverick reveals that a preferred candidate for the…
Namibia: ‘Wrong Generation’ Set for Official Cinema Premiere
[New Era] The film ‘Wrong Generation’ is set to have its official cinema premiere on 11 June 2026 at Ster Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek.