January 14, 2016
On 18 March, the Dome in Swakopmund will be hosting Namibia's first ever whisky festival.
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January 15, 2016
Nanofasa Conservation Trust has received a generous sponsorship from Bank Windhoek, N$190 000. The money will be used to finance the Barefoot Academy they run with San communities in the Nyae Nyae Conservancy.
January 18, 2016
What's cooking? Life on a table recipe #14 - Venison Steak Pot
January 19, 2016
The strict travel laws that were implemented by South Africa in 2015 are still in place and those that wish to travel to the country should be sure to have all the correct documents with them when they do.
January 27, 2016
* Presentation by Tycho van der Hoog: Namibia and its beer - a historical perspective
* Public talk by Ambassador of the European Union H.E. Jana Hybaskova: 2016 - Europa in turmoil?
February 2, 2016
BON Hotel Swakopmund, a new offering from BON Hotels, opened its doors to the public in December 2015.
February 5, 2016
In an effort to support the conservation of Namibia's free-roaming elephants in the Kamanjab area, three new GPS collars have been generously sponsored by Namibia Breweries Limited at the bequest of the N/a'an ku sê Foundation.
February 15, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Situated on a prehistoric sand dune overlooking its namesake the Xaudum Omuramba, the main area consists of a dining room, bar, lounge and a wooden […]
February 15, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Fronting the lodge, a satellite pan stretches to the horizon, presenting a remarkably photogenic vista. A lounge, dining area, swimming pool and outside deck with […]
February 16, 2016
winners announced
February 17, 2016
"Share My Namibia" is a social media and digital marketing campaign geared towards the promotion of domestic tourism and to grow Namibia Tourism Board's (NTB) online communities. The campaign aims to encourage local Namibians to discover more by travelling to new places and experiencing new activities within the borders of Namibia.
February 18, 2016
The local music group Ongoma is now trading as Drum Café Namibia, thereby exposing Namibia’s corporate and private sector to the vastly popular programs of one of the world’s leading Team Building and Corporate Events Companies: Drum Café.
February 19, 2016
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the African wild dog is one of the world's most endangered mammals. The largest populations remain in southern Africa and the southern part of East Africa. Namibia has finally taken the necessary steps to ensure the survival of this species.
February 23, 2016
In 2015 the luxurious Strand Hotel Swakopmund opened. It was by far the most costly hotel project in the history of the country. In anticipation of visitors from all over the world that have not yet been to Swakopmund, or those that would simply like to know more about the quaint town, Strand Hotel decided to answer a few frequently asked questions.
February 25, 2016
* Presentation by H.E. Deniz Çakar, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Namibia: Turkey - Island of stability in a turmoiled region; impacts of migration on Turkey and Turkey’s approach to Africa.
* English presentation by Prof. Dr. David G. Senn, University of Basel: How the Brain functions in Animals and Humans.
March 3, 2016
JoJo’s officially reopens on 4 March and serves lunch and dinner daily. The laid-back, chilled-out vibe hasn’t disappeared with the arrival of the new menu, so you’ll be sure to get your arty fix as you go on this new mad-science-creative-twist-culinary-adventure!
March 7, 2016
*English presentation by bee expert and beekeeper Stefan Schellenberg, Germany: Beekeeping & bee breeding
*Talk about Costa Rica by Emiliano Benolich
*NEWS invites to a presentation by Corris Kaapehi, Edu Ventures Ombombo Mobile Classroom – Environmental Education on Wheels
March 9, 2016
Namibia's famous chef and author of the award-winning cookbook My Hungry Heart, Antoinette de Chavonnes Vrugt, has completed her second book, Life on a Table, which was launched at the end of October 2015.
March 10, 2016
Namibia Future Farming (NFF) recently celebrated their launch at Dagbreek Special School in Windhoek by installing 12 aquaponic units at the school. This is is NFF's third aquaponics growing centre at Dagbreek.
March 14, 2016
Namibia is currently in the process of becoming part of the multi-lateral Agreement for the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP). The agreement aims to conserve these birds by reducing threats to their populations.