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04 Oct

An Exclusive Interview with The Great King Khalie

ObserverFeaturedAn Exclusive Interview with The Great King Khalie

Shangelao Philipus well known as The Great King Khalie, the 34 year old musician and entrepreneur had a quick chat with ObserverWeekend. How did you get into making music, take us through your music career journey?I started singing at the age of 9. That was when I wrote my first song titled, ‘step by step’ and I recorded in 2009, but it was not released then. I came to add few changes when I grew up and had a better understanding of music and I knew exactly what type of music I wanted to make. What has been your biggest…

03 Oct

Namibian Musician Gazza Releases Checka Single

ObserverFeaturedNamibian Musician Gazza Releases Checka Single

Namibian musician Gazza has released a new single titled ‘Checka’, which is available for streaming and download here. Gazza, who has over 20 years in the music industry, describes his new track as an “ode to looking good and feeling good.” “The song centres around fashion. We all know that when you look good, you feel good, enabling you to tackle the tasks that lie ahead,” Gazza said. “By consistently doing so, you can achieve even more. It also celebrates personal victories, such as obtaining a degree or purchasing a new car or house.” In addition to the release of…

02 Oct

An exclusive interview with Miss World Namibia, Tina Haimbala

ObserverFeaturedAn exclusive interview with Miss World Namibia, Tina Haimbala

Albertina Haimbala also known as ‘Tina’ is 23 years old Miss World Namibia. She studied marketing management at the university of science and technology. What is your earliest recollection from your childhood years?My earliest recollection from my childhood is the year I received a scholarship when I was in the 8th grade. That was the greatest year of my life because I got to attend my dream high school Can you kindly share insights about your family background?I grew up in a family of 8 including myself. My mom, dad and my 5 siblings on a lodge called Mount Etjo…

28 Sep

Importation of certain poultry products suspended again

ObserverFeaturedImportation of certain poultry products suspended again

Stefanus Nashama This week, Chief Veterinary Officer Albertina Shilongo, of the Ministry of Agriculture, announced the immediate suspension of the importation and in-transit movement of live poultry, birds, and poultry products from South Africa due to a rise in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases. According to a statement from the Ministry, the decision to reinforce control measures was prompted by HPAI infiltrating commercial, export-approved poultry compartments in South Africa. The objective is to prevent the introduction of HPAI into Namibia through poultry and their products. The ban encompasses live poultry, fresh frozen poultry meat, table eggs, day-old chicks, and…

27 Sep

Artist in the spotlight: Ismael Shivute

ObserverFeaturedArtist in the spotlight: Ismael Shivute

I studied Sculpture in Department of Visual Arts, participated in many group exhibitions locally and internationally, and had a solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in 2006 and 2022 at Utopia Restaurant in Windhoek. After my studies I began creating mixedmedia artworks from my environment, often working with found or recycled materials drawn from the area in which I lives. Inspired by my environment, recycled or used materials and the feel of things made by hands… I feel that my art reflect a unique Namibian identity, as well as my own identity as an artist struggling to…

26 Sep

Exclusive Interview with Obed Kotokeni Neslow: Artist and Entrepreneur.

ObserverFeaturedExclusive Interview with Obed Kotokeni Neslow: Artist and Entrepreneur.

Being a musician who is your target audience?Likely includes people who grew up listening to my music since and have continued to follow my career up until now.This audience would primarily consist of fans who have grown with me and appreciate my musical evolution over the years. It’s essential to understand their changing preferences and demographics to continue connecting with them effectively. I mean who doesn’t know one of the hits songs produced by me such as “Go to Malawi” Or “Days like this” in today’s era? lol Take us through your journey as a musician and what has inspired…

25 Sep

An exclusive interview with Ndinaelao Moses, Electrical Power Engineer and Authour

ObserverFeaturedAn exclusive interview with Ndinaelao Moses, Electrical Power Engineer and Authour

Who’s Ndinelao?I’m Ndinaelao Moses, an electrical power engineer by profession. Alongside engineering, I’m dedicated to mentorship and education, guiding aspiring engineers through QueenShono Mentorship. Advocating for mental health awareness and children’s rights is a cause close to my heart, and I have a passion for teaching mathematics and science. Serving as a motivational speaker with NAMWIE, I have the privilege of encouraging high school students to explore the exciting world of STEM, empowering them to reach their full potential. What inspired the title of your new book?As the author, I drew inspiration for this story from a deep well of…

19 Sep

An exclusive interview with Ester Haikola-Sakaria, Environmentalist

ObserverFeaturedAn exclusive interview with Ester Haikola-Sakaria, Environmentalist

Ester Haikola-Sakaria is the Founder and Director of the NGO, Wakapinya Environmental Education. She granted us this exclusive interview. Can you tell us about your family?I have 10 siblings, 5 sisters and 5 brothers. I was raised by my grandparents in an extended family with my cousins and it was lovely. My mom and dad are wonderful parents. Today, I’m married to a man of God.What is your earliest memory of your childhood?I grew up in the Northern part of Namibia, in Okongo-Oluwaya Village. One thing I will tell you is that I have always loved nature. I spent most…

12 Sep

Listen Up – Up-close with Jossy Joss

ObserverFeaturedListen Up – Up-close with Jossy Joss

Take us through your journey a musician and what has inspired you to become a singer?I started out in the 90’s as young boy inspired by Tupac Shakur and R Kelly. I started writing raps and blending them with RnB but in 1999, I started an RnB group with DJ Maxi-B called 2/4U which then became Reality. The group disbanded and then I started another group called Preachaz in 2000, which was a gospel Hip hop/RnB group with DJ MO and Immo.The group then got incorporated into Dungeon Family which was Hip Hop/RnB group consisting of different groups and solo…

11 Sep

Down memory lane

ObserverFeaturedDown memory lane, Padlangs

Manni Goldbeck I was going through old boxes the other day from my Top Travel days, a tourism company I started in 1992, when I came across some of the old slips. I looked at the dates and discovered that they were all from 1993, exactly thirty years ago. How things have changed . . . When I left the teaching profession after many fulfilling years at Concordia College, I started ‘Top Travel Information’. It was the early days after independence when tourists were starting to visit Namibia. I employed several upcoming guides, among them Jochen Beckert, Peter Pack and…