Events related to Namibia’s Past

Please note: In this event calendar, ‘Dialogue on Namibia’s Past’ publishes events based on submissions from event organisers.
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Decolonial Technology – Talk

The Village 18 Liliencron Street, Windhoek, Namibia

• Decolonial Technology – Talk •   Organisers: "The 29ers" Guest: Mark Mushiva Mark Mushiva (PhD) is a Namibian technologist, musician and researcher whose work bridges creativity, innovation and social transformation. He will speak on decolonial technology, an approach that envisions and shapes more equitable futures in areas such as environmental conservation, economic exchange and […]

Free

Ein Karat zu Zwanzig Mark – Book launch and reading

Swakopmunder Buchhandlung Sam Nujoma Avenue 22, Swakopmund, Namibia

• Ein Karat zu Zwanzig Mark – Book launch and reading • Description as per poster: Buchvorstellung & Lesung (Book launch & reading - in German) Reading by (co-) author Delia Magg-Thesenvitz Venue: Swakopmunder Buchhandlung, Sam Nujoma Avenue 22, Swakopmund Date and time: Friday, 29 August 2025, 17:30 Contact: (064) 402 613   About the […]

Free

CANCELLED – Hoornkrans & the Environment – Film screening & Panel discussion

Creative Industry Institute Africa 3 Hügel Street (turn-off from Sam Nujoma Drive at the crossing Robert Mugabe Avenue), Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

• CANCELLED - Hoornkrans & the Environment – Film screening & Panel discussion •   Organisers (according to the announcement poster): Forensic Architecture / Forensis, OvaHerero Genocide Foundation (OGF) and Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA). Screening of documentary films by Forensic Architecture / Forensis about sites of atrocities during the 1904-1908 OvaHerero and Nama Genocide […]

Free

African Accelerationism – Lecture & Performance

Creative Industry Institute Africa 3 Hügel Street (turn-off from Sam Nujoma Drive at the crossing Robert Mugabe Avenue), Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

• African Accelerationism – Lecture & Performance •   Dr Mark Mushiva (creative-decolonial technologist; see his LinkedIn profile) Supporting act: Keith Vries (writer and editor; see his LinkedIn profile)   Venue: Creative Industry Institute Africa 3 Hügel Street (turn-off from Sam Nujoma Drive at the crossing Robert Mugabe Avenue) Map: C3HR+QX8 Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025 […]

Free

Using the Arts to Address Land Dispossession in Namibia – Discussion

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - Rehearsal Room John Meinert St, Cnr. Robert Mugabe Avenue, Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

• Using the Arts to Address Land Dispossession in Namibia – Discussion • A public Theatre Talk on 'LAND' - A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production by Haymich Olivier Text of the Facebook post by the organiser, the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN): "The event brings together artists, activists, and community members for an open conversation […]

Free

The Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany: What is it all about? – Panel Discussion

Gateway Conference Centre (GCC) Khomasdal, Windhoek

• The Joint Declaration between Namibia and Germany: What is it all about? – Panel Discussion •   Part of the panel discussion series 'Fireplace Conversations' Organisers: Forum Deutschsprachiger Namibier (FDN) (German-speaking Namibians) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Namibia (FES). Speakers: Charles Eiseb, Team Leader and Representative of the Genocide-Affected Communities at the Negotiation Table (see his LinkedIn […]

Free

LAND – A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - Auditorium entrance Robert Mugabe Avenue, cnr. John Meinert St, Windhoek, Namibia

• LAND – A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production • Text on the website of the organiser, the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN): "LAND: A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production Choreographed by Haymich Olivier Motivated by lived memories of the Old Location in Windhoek, LAND confronts histories of land dispossession, colonial violence, and forced removals, while asking […]

NAD180

LAND – A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - Auditorium entrance Robert Mugabe Avenue, cnr. John Meinert St, Windhoek, Namibia

• LAND – A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production • Text on the website of the organiser, the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN): "LAND: A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production Choreographed by Haymich Olivier Motivated by lived memories of the Old Location in Windhoek, LAND confronts histories of land dispossession, colonial violence, and forced removals, while asking […]

NAD180

LAND – A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - Auditorium entrance Robert Mugabe Avenue, cnr. John Meinert St, Windhoek, Namibia

• LAND – A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production • Text on the website of the organiser, the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN): "LAND: A Contemporary Dance Theatre Production Choreographed by Haymich Olivier Motivated by lived memories of the Old Location in Windhoek, LAND confronts histories of land dispossession, colonial violence, and forced removals, while asking […]

NAD180

People of Song – Unpacking an Untold Story

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - Auditorium entrance Robert Mugabe Avenue, cnr. John Meinert St, Windhoek, Namibia

• People of Song – Unpacking an Untold Story • Transnational musical theatre production World Premiere An encounter with a stranger forces a girl to confront the past and find new paths for the future.   Text of the organiser, Momentbühne: "On October 17th, the Namibian German musical theatre production "People of Song – Unpacking […]

NAD170 – NAD250

Sounds of Namibia – People of Song in Concert

UN Plaza Penning St, Katutura, Khomas Region, Namibia

• Sounds of Namibia – People of Song in Concert • Selection of songs from the transnational musical theatre production 'People of Song – Unpacking an Untold Story' In attendance of the Governing Mayor (Regierender Bürgermeister) of Berlin, Kai Wegner, and the Senator for Culture and Social Cohesion, Sarah Wedl-Wilson. They are leading a delegation […]

Free

People of Song – Unpacking an Untold Story

National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) - Auditorium entrance Robert Mugabe Avenue, cnr. John Meinert St, Windhoek, Namibia

• People of Song – Unpacking an Untold Story • Transnational musical theatre production World Premiere An encounter with a stranger forces a girl to confront the past and find new paths for the future.   Text of the organiser, Momentbühne: "On October 17th, the Namibian German musical theatre production "People of Song – Unpacking […]

NAD170 – NAD250