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    Selling Picks and Shovels: Namibia’s Untold Economic History Read More

    History, Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 5 2026 in History, Afrikaans in Namibia
    Ouer mense moet stories vertel

    As daar 'n goud-stormloop is, sorg dat jy in die besigheid is waar jy pikke en grawe kan...

    By Gert Jacobie
    From the 1952 Helsinki Olympics to life as a northern farmer, the enduring story of boxer Oom Andries Nieman Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 5 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Middelin se brons

    Oom Andries Nieman het smiddae in die Nord Hotel 'n whiskey gevat voor hy Middelin, so...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Paulette Read More

    people, Afrikaans ons taal

    February, 2 2026 in people, Afrikaans ons taal
    Padlangs vind Piet se Paulette

    Paulette was 'n nooi Van Wyk toe sy in 1975 vir Piet de Clerc by 'n woonwa-staanplek in...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Remembering Kiem, a friend who lived freely, defied convention, and touched the lives of those around him with humour. Read More

    people, Afrikaans in Namibia

    January, 30 2026 in people, Afrikaans in Namibia
    'n Vriend van 'n leeftyd

    EK is een van min wat geweet het sy naam was Dennis. Die res het hom as Kiem geken....

    By Gert Jacobie
    A look back at Oom Willie Human, the men behind Willie’s Witpad, Namibia. Read More

    Stories & History, people, Afrikaans in Namibia

    January, 30 2026 in Stories & History, people, Afrikaans in Namibia
    Willie is 'n Yster

    My geheue is gevorm lank voor daar rekeneers in algemene gebruik was en nog langer voor...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Namibia’s economic journey from pioneering enterprise and adversity to independence, conservation values and the challenges of a new global era. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia, Economics

    January, 30 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia, Economics
    Nuwe horisonne

    Namibia se ekonomiese ontwikkeling en onvermoë om soomloos traksie te vind in die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    From Walvis Bay’s fishing boom to Imperial Ranch near Outjo, this story explores how industry, land, and resilience shaped Namibia. Read More

    Stories & History, people

    January, 30 2026 in Stories & History, people
    Imperial Ranch

    Die donkerte sak ook nou nie sommer net oor Namibia toe en die lig kom nooit weer oor...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Tracing the legacy of families like De Pass and Cohen, whose enterprise and vision left a lasting mark on the country. Read More

    Stories & History, A snapshot in time

    January, 27 2026 in Stories & History, A snapshot in time
    Koning Sam Cohen se Jeeps

    Sedert die aankoms van Aaron en Elias de Pass in die 1860's was die Jode hier aan land...

    By Gert Jacobie
    A thoughtful reflection on drought in Namibia, where farmers endure hardship while holding on to hope for early rains. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    January, 27 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Geelmielies maak lekker pap

    Dis alweer droogte. In die middel- en ná-winter is droogte in Namibia doodsake. Die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Afrikaners have a reputation of making the best barbeque/ braai Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    January, 22 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Staan- of hangrib - lekker!

    Reisigers, tuisblyers, kuiergatte en professione braaiers het almal een ding in...

    By Gert Jacobie
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