July 6, 2012
By Dr Tammie Matson It’s right under our noses – a magnificent, vulnerable, arid-adapted antelope with great ecological and economic value. It numbers less than 4 […]
Stories
Travel News Namibia, your gateway to captivating narratives that transport you to the heart of Namibia’s enchanting landscapes, vibrant cultures, and awe-inspiring adventures. Here, we invite you to embark on a journey through the written word, where each article is a window into the soul of this extraordinary land. From tales of intrepid explorations across the vast deserts to encounters with the diverse wildlife that calls Namibia home, our stories are a celebration of the country’s natural wonders and the people who make it come alive.
July 6, 2012
By Peter Bridgeford In some circles we birders have a bad reputation. We twitch, we tick and we tirelessly pursue sightings of rare birds in odd […]
July 6, 2012
By Dr Margaret Jacobsohn When Beavan Munali was born in 1965 in difficult circumstances, he was called Bashohe – the child that was thrown away. Today […]
July 6, 2012
By Brenda de Witt Photos courtesy of http://www.africat.org/ Nostrils flare and claws grasp the soil as a cheetah’s fluid greyhound-like body streaks across the golden Namibian soil […]
July 6, 2012
By Brigitte Weidlich Modern society produces mountains of waste that must be disposed of, often at high cost. The good news is that in future, manufacturing […]
July 6, 2012
By Chamwe Kaira What could we possibly learn from termites, those tiny insects known for their destruction of timber? Well, a research team studied termite mounds […]
July 6, 2012
By Ginger Mauney In rock shelters, along dry riverbeds and out on the gravel plains, the archaeological record of the human experience in Namibia is literally […]
July 6, 2012
By Dr Philip “Flip” Stander, Kunene Lion Project The image of a lion walking along an isolated beach has captured the imagination of filmmakers, scientists, and […]
July 6, 2012
By Ginger Mauney In the 23-year history of the Save the Rhino Trust there have been many highs and lows, of which the rebounding of the […]
July 6, 2012
By Michaela Kanzler Wings folded behind his back, the big bird strides towards the carcasses. As soon as he starts to tear at the flesh with […]
July 6, 2012
Dynamite comes in small packages, and Patricia Skyer is no exception. Patricia’s contribution to environmental development and her pioneering role as a woman in what was […]
July 6, 2012
Senior guide, Orlando Haraseb, has been trained in all aspects of field guiding, and is currently undertaking the NATH courses. His previous training is paying dividends, […]
July 6, 2012
By Ginger Mauney In the field there is often a fine line between what can kill you and what can cure you. It can be found […]
July 6, 2012
By Liz Komen In Namibia domestic livestock often falls prey to predators. Historically the solution was to remove predators by using poison, which has resulted in […]
July 6, 2012
By Linda Baker Beautifully woven baskets, delicate necklaces made from ostrich eggshells, and tiny dolls stained with rich red ochre – these crafts and curios are […]
July 6, 2012
by Midori Paxton, Project Co-ordinator for the SPAN Project Namibia’s state-managed system of 20 Protected Areas (PAs) is unquestionably an enviable achievement and an eloquent testimony to […]
July 5, 2012
By Hu Berry Terrestrial ecosystems are relatively easy and inexpensive to understand, but marine ecosystems are much more difficult and extremely costly to interpret. When matters […]
July 5, 2012
By Elinor Dürr and Viktoria Keding NaDEET – the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust – was initiated in August 2002 by a group of concerned citizens […]
July 5, 2012
Speak to anyone who has interacted with the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia and without fail, sometime during the conversation, someone will say, “There’s something about […]
July 5, 2012
When Marthin Kasaona graduated from Braunfels Agricultural High School in 1998, he was like many young Namibians – he had a basic education, big dreams and […]