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Pitt and Jolie to marry in the UK

The Hollywood couple who got engaged in April after being together for seven years are reportedly looking to have a low key wedding ceremony in Windsor.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "They've always planned to have the official part secretly with just their kids and family. Read more about Pitt and Jolie to marry in the UK

LG Bar and Restaurant: New and Improved

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LG Bar and Restaurant situated at the centre of the Oshakati business hub can best be compared to a Phoenix rising from the ashes. Read more about LG Bar and Restaurant: New and Improved

Stolen Moments

Stolen Moments, Namibian Music History Untold celebrates and brings back to life the golden age of Namibian popular music from the 1950s to the 1980s, which is entirely unresearched and in danger of disappearing altogether.

This is why we call on all Namibians to participate in this national treasure hunt in order to reconstruct our collective cultural memory. Read more about Stolen Moments

The legend still stands strong

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Holla my peeps. A man that needs no introduction, Ras Sheehama without doubt THE pioneer of the music industry in Namibia as he was the first artist to release an album on CD, titled Travelling, back in 1996. This year he released his ninth album titled Still Standing. The album kicks off with The Prayer capturing you with smooth soothing reggae sounds while the message is one of praising and encouraging positive living. The title song Still Standing gives an insight of how he has lived his life as an artist and Afro-reggae songwriter. Read more about The legend still stands strong

‘Peace Love ambassadors’ in the country

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Peace Love and Photography is a project aimed at helping children of Africa and others in need. This project is about a journey around the World, creating art to raise US$ 10 million by 2016.
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Ashley Cooper and Filip Cederholm are the brains behind this project. Together they have started “Peace Love and Photography” hoping to create the World’s largest art project for the ABCharity. Read more about ‘Peace Love ambassadors’ in the country

World Music Day a major hit

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Namibian music lovers enjoyed an open air day filled with different genres of music during the 17th edition of World Music Day in Windhoek last week.
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In Windhoek the audience was entertained by a wide variety of genres from among others Hip Hop, Acoustic, Reggae and Traditional at a live open air concert. Read more about World Music Day a major hit

Veteran author pens Prejudice

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Author Frederick B. Philander’s latest book, Prejudice, a collection of African suspense stories, has just been published and is currently available as a contribution towards Namibian literature.

Playwright, novelist, short story and film script writer Philander has four other books to his credit: King of the Dump and other plays, The Namibian Stage Chronicles, The Railway Man and The Namibian Theatre Movement.

The 242 page book features three Namibian and three selected South African suspense stories aimed at the tertiary education system locally and in South Africa. The book will be formally launched on Friday September 21 and sells for N$300 per copy.

Copies of the book can be bought from the author on mobile: 0817172406 Read more about Veteran author pens Prejudice

Peppercorn Grill and Steakhouse beckons

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I am always filled with a wonderful sense of enthusiasm when journeying into the depths of food outlets with a magnificent tale. Meeting and exceeding the staunch reputation of the former brand, Peppercorn Grill and Steakhouse at Maerua Mall (formerly Cattle Baron) not too long ago, was a cross-border franchise, which has proudly become a locally owned family-oriented gastro nest. Read more about Peppercorn Grill and Steakhouse beckons

Idols judge slammed for swearing

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The SABC has been reprimanded after a presenter used foul language during a live airing of the SA Music Awards earlier this year.

Several complaints were lodged with the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) against the public broadcaster and presenter Unathi Msengana. Read more about Idols judge slammed for swearing

SA acts dominate festival line-up

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The popular Hart van Windhoek Festival - which last year attracted acclaimed Irish pop group Westlife – is once again expected to make headlines this year.
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This is the third time that the festival will be held in Namibia and local music fans are in for a rare treat this time around. This year’s event will be held at the Doc Jubber Sports Grounds between September 7-8. The glittering line-up of artists will include South African acts such as Mi Casa, Kurt Darren, Karen Zoid,
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