September 4, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling The riches of the earth do not all have a golden glow or a diamond sparkle. Besides the priceless sunrise […]
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September 6, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Paddling on the Orange River that divides and joins the two countries of Namibia and South Africa is to find […]
September 7, 2013
Text and photos by Ron Swilling Large, green and yellow caterpillars speckled orange, with black feet and heads and rigid spikes running along their backs, are […]
September 9, 2013
Text and photos by Hu Berry It was 1971 and the Great White Pelican was determined to breed. Propitious rains had fallen across many parts of […]
September 17, 2013
If you’ve ever hoped to meet a girl who vibrates on a totally different level than regular folks, it’s Luise Mwanyangapo who you should be hooking […]
September 17, 2013
The inspiring work of well-known local photographer, Paul van Schalkwyk, will at last be exhibited at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek as from October […]
September 20, 2013
Often wanted to play around with those shiny, glittery materials used to make jewellery? Well, now you can learn the tricks of the trade from one […]
September 26, 2013
The cultural aspect of Namibia’s diverse population groups is an important draw card for tourists. Windhoek, the art capital of Namibia, has an active and lively […]
September 30, 2013
Text Natasha Martin It took me a year to convince my mother to come and visit me in Namibia, where I’d been living for just about […]
September 30, 2013
Text and photographs by Annabelle Venter Spring is my favourite time of year because I truly feel I’m waking up from a cold winter slumber. When […]
October 1, 2013
Awakening to a warmer season … Text and photographs by Annabelle Venter Spring is my favourite time of year because I truly feel I’m waking up from […]
October 2, 2013
TOURISM MILESTONES in the INDUSTRY Compiled Marita van Rooyen Nakara is the only tannery in Namibia entitled to produce Swakara skins and garments up to a […]
October 3, 2013
Text Marita van Rooyen | Photographs Marita van Rooyen, Bernhard Walther There aren’t many things that beat that feeling of unzipping your tent at the first […]
October 7, 2013
One of Namibia’s most acclaimed photographers, Paul van Schalkwyk, is currently exhibiting at the gallery of the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC). The exhibition was launched on […]
October 14, 2013
Text and photos by Joseph F Kwashi Glowing with admiration, the tourists meander around the shop. The handmade wares are so beautiful. So intricate. The detail […]
October 14, 2013
An exotic industry takes off on the edge of the Kalahari Text and photos by Bill Torbitt Politicians like to talk about a win-win situation. Unfortunately, […]
October 15, 2013
Text and photographs Ron Swilling Expertly woven baskets, carved makalani kernels, stylish San ostrich-eggshell jewellery, richly dyed wild-silk scarves, Himba bracelets, attractive handmade paper, hand-woven carpets, striking textiles […]
October 16, 2013
Damara for ‘let’s make it, hasegurure is exactly what Angelica Eichas and Petra Naruses are doing. Between them they create unique wirecraft and beadwork, with lampshades […]
October 17, 2013
The two types of baskets illustrated have been designed and made by rural women in northern Namibia. The Omba Arts Trust is a registered Fair Trade […]
October 18, 2013
The distinctive pink-and-black striped material used for the traditional dresses worn by Namibia’s Owambo women can be purchased at the Ondjaba Art Shop in the Namibia […]