January 7, 2014
Text Ron Swilling A colourful and rich display of weaving lines the showroom walls of the Karakulia workshop in Swakopmund. In a series of sand dunes […]
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.
January 6, 2014
As the producers of ‘Namibian free-range eggs laid with love’, the birds at Happy Hens are indeed what their owner claims they are. Happy! Because they […]
January 5, 2014
Namibia’s very own honey master (and royally connected), Roland Graf zu Bentheim, is a celebrity in his own right, and not only for his golden, blue […]
January 4, 2014
As a unique thorny shrub that is endemic to the Namib Desert, the !nara is renowned for bearing nutritious fruit with seeds containing valuable oil. And […]
January 2, 2014
Authors: Ernst van Jaarsveld & Uschi Pond, Penrock Publications, Cape Town, 2013 Ancient, majestic, awesome and mysterious Review by Barbara Curtis “A living monument! Convoluted, bold […]
January 2, 2014
By Jana-Mari Smith Deft needlework depicting Namibian wildlife on an assortment of products, including serviettes, tablecloths, bags, placemats, cushion covers, aprons and other home items, characterises […]
January 1, 2014
Each and every Saturday morning, a little oasis on the edge of the desert comes to life with local entrepreneurs selling their wares under the shade […]
December 31, 2013
Text and photographs Marita van Rooyen Each and every night – for some hours after sunset – the deep darkness of a small establishment located somewhere between […]
December 30, 2013
The acquisition by Westair of its new Hawker Beech jet 400XP has made it that much quicker and more comfortable to fly in style from point […]
December 30, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith Work of Our Hands is a project that was started in order to create jobs for disadvantaged and unemployed women in Namibia. The […]
December 29, 2013
As the pioneer of organic farming in Namibia, Manjo Smith has made her green mark in the local food industry, with her farm Greenspot Organics being […]
December 28, 2013
The Fish Deli in Swakopmund is synonymous not only with its range of homemade products, all free from colourants, preservatives and the dreaded MSG. It also […]
December 27, 2013
Namibia’s first green lifestyle magazine was launched in September. Published and compiled by the team at Wordweaver, the magazine is aimed at providing a platform for […]
December 27, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith Limbandungila, a curio shop on the ground floor of the Namibia Craft Centre (NCC) immediately gives off an elegant and peaceful vibe. You […]
December 26, 2013
By Jana-Mari Smith “At first this was just a hobby. Then my hobby became my career, which I think is everybody’s dream.” Glenda Meinert’s hobby of […]
December 26, 2013
The saying goes, “Meat is meat, and a man must eat,” but not if you’re Manfred Lütz. Manfred, who learned the tricks of the meat-producing trade […]
December 24, 2013
In Walvis Bay the craving for something deliciously fishy is ever lingering in the back of any hungry person’s mind. And why not, seeing this is […]
December 23, 2013
Spanning over 7 000 m² and comprising five storeys, the multi-million Swakopmund Indoor Sport Centre is not only the latest development in town, but also the […]
December 23, 2013
Compiled Marita van Rooyen Photo: Old Hotel Schweizerhaus With a history dating back to the 1950s, Hotel Schweizerhaus was one of the first hotels in Swakopmund. […]
December 22, 2013
Having achieved a kind of cult status, and frequented by a good bunch of die-hard fans of fresh, Windhoek’s Green Market (or Bio-Markt as it’s called […]