insert_link EntertainmentMichelle McLean defends Miss Namibia amid online backlash Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartboi Windhoek, Namibia – Johanna Swartbooi, who was recently crowned Miss Namibia 2025, has become the center of heated debate following her win, with mixed reactions surfacing on social media. While many Namibians celebrated her historic achievement, others questioned her suitability for the crown, triggering a wider national conversation about representation, diversity, and national pride. The online criticism has only managed to draw attention to longstanding […] today23 July, 2025
insert_link EntertainmentSeverance scores 27 Emmy nominations Apple TV+'s Severance has emerged as the standout winner in nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, clinching 27 nods—the most of any series this year. The New York Times reports that close behind, HBO Max’s The Penguin received 24 nominations, while The White Lotus and The Studio each earned 23. Apple TV+ swept the Emmy landscape, amassing a total of 81 nominations across 14 titles, including standout contenders like Slow […] today16 July, 2025
insert_link EntertainmentJane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin bag fetches €8.58 million at auction The original Birkin handbag, which was custom-made in 1984 for the late actress and singer Jane Birkin, sold at Sotheby’s Paris on Thursday for a record-setting €8.58 million (around $10 million), becoming the most expensive handbag ever auctioned. PBS reported that five bidders vied for the one-of-a-kind bag over more than ten heated minutes before a private Japanese collector secured the piece via phone. The iconic bag, made from black […] today14 July, 2025
EntertainmentCalle Schlettwein reflects on his time in office https://youtu.be/CinpfOBlAz4 Former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein reflects on his time in office, the strides made in water infrastructure and land reform, and the future of Namibia’s agriculture sector. From securing clean, drinkable water in rural areas to advocating for more productive land resettlement programs, Schlettwein shares insights on tackling inequality and revitalising institutions like Meatco. With a deep passion for sustainable development, he now turns to photography in retirement. […] today10 April, 2025
