Namibia: Funding Namibia’s Creative Future
[Namibian] The Creative Industry in Namibia has long been underfunded, especially in the years following independence, yet it continues to play a vital role in the social and economic life of our nation.
Namibia: Publish All Notes, Really?
[Namibian] Imagine a policy so ridiculous it says, “publish them all”.
Namibia: Only Consider Doing Music If You’re Really Talented – Lil D
[Namibian] Desmond Katamila, popularly known as Lil D in music circles, was a rookie with unquestionable singing talent when he hit the local music scene – all thanks to Lazarus Shiimi.
Zimbabwe: Comic Elder Strikes Gold Again, Gifted U.S.$150,000 By Chivayo for ‘Making President Laugh’
[New Zimbabwe] Comedian Leeroy Tadiwanashe Zavare, popularly known as Comic Elder, has once again found himself in the spotlight, this time after controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo gifted him a staggering US$150,000 “for making the President la…
South Africa: Speech Therapist From Eastern Cape Crowned Miss South Africa 2025
[Scrolla] Qhawekazi Mazaleni is a qualified speech therapist who is studying autism and promotes literacy through isiXhosa children’s books.
Zimbabwe: President Gifts Comic Elder a Double Cab
[The Herald] The National Youth Symposium that concluded in Harare yesterday was filled with laughter and cheer, thanks to award-winning comedian, Comic Elder, whose real name is Leroy Tadiwanashe Zawari.
South Africa: Black Coffee and Enhle Ruling Sends a Clear Message – Customary and White Weddings Are Equal in South Africa
[The Conversation Africa] South African actress and businesswoman Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has won a victory in the Johannesburg High Court. It ruled that her customary marriage to music star Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo was valid, declaring their l…
Zimbabwe: Page Poet, Bradley Moyo Expands With Spoken Poetry
[The Herald] BULAWAYO-BASED page poet and author, Bradley Moyo, is stepping into the world of spoken poetry, adding a dynamic new dimension to his creative repertoire.
Namibia: Events to Spice Up Your Summer
[Namibian] Book launches, performing arts showcases, fundraising, fun walks, beer festivals and so much more in the coming weeks, ladies and gentleman. Please do enjoy, but not too much, okay?
South Africa: Arts Festivals Call for Clarity On Funding
[GroundUp] Long-standing arts festivals that provide thousands of jobs have received no funds this year from the arts and culture department