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We sat down with Jacques van der Smit, Chief Operating & Compliance Officer for IDToday, to unpack the vital role they play in identity verification and compliance in Namibia. Jacques shared who IDToday is and what they do, shed light on the challenges clients face when it comes to FIA Compliance, and explained how IDToday helps businesses navigate these complexities. We also discussed Namibia’s recent Greylisting — what it means […]

A big round of applause to all our winners – and an even bigger thank you to the incredible Namibians who voted and made your voices heard! We’re proud to have partnered with Fly Namibia and Venture Media to bring this celebration to life, along with our amazing sub-category sponsors who helped make it all possible. Here’s to celebrating the very best our country has to offer! 🇳🇦

On World Lion Day, it is reported that Africa’s most iconic species are already extinct in 26 of the 48 African countries, with wild populations surviving in only 7% of their historic range. Habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and snaring are among the key drivers of this crisis. For centuries the African lion has symbolised strength, courage and leadership, deeply rooted in African culture, identity and spirituality. Wild Africa is […]

If there's one thing Demi Lovato knows how to do, it’s make a comeback that hits hard. Her latest single “Fast” has just dropped, and let’s just say — it was worth the wait. From powerhouse vocals to pure dancefloor energy, Demi is serving a whole new era, and we are here for every second of it. From Disney Star to Pop Force We first met Demi as a Disney […]

  Windhoek, 31 July 2025 Today marks World Ranger Day 2025, celebrated under the theme “Rangers, Powering Transformative Conservation.” This annual initiative honours the critical work of rangers worldwide and commemorates those rangers who suffered in the line of duty. Across Africa, nearly 60,000 rangers dedicate themselves to protecting wildlife and wild spaces, sometimes putting their lives on the line. Wildlife conservation NGO, Wild Africa has connected with rangers across […]

If you've danced at a festival, hit play on a gym playlist, or tuned in to a weekend banger — chances are David Guetta had something to do with it. With a career spanning over two decades, he's not just a DJ; he's a global phenomenon, a master collaborator, and the guy behind some of the biggest dance hits ever. From Paris to Planet Pop Born Pierre David Guetta in […]

I bet you didn't know that the Backstreet Boys had an alternate version to "I Want It That Way"? Yeah, neither did I. So, according to some research, the original lyrics were penned by Max Martin, a Swedish songwriter, whose English was at native level (understandable). He had worked in Stockholm with songwriter Andreas Carlsson and when it came to creating the second verse, they didn't know what to do, […]