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    Ox-wagon traders travelling through Namaqualand in the 19th century, reflecting early trade routes, frontier transport, and the formative experiences of Charles Henry Hill. Read More

    Bittersweet Karas home

    February, 23 2026 in Bittersweet Karas home
    Bittersweet Karas Home 7: Leaving the Eastern Cape

    The second Hill generation tended to remain in the Eastern Cape and to marry within 1820...

    By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck
    Herero sticks from Namibia, including long ceremonial “Passiona” sticks and shorter “moerkierie,” used for cattle work, hunting, and cultural rituals. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 23 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Reaksie op kieries

    Die kuierkierie-verhaaltjie van vroeër vertel die storie van presies hoe ná aan mekaar...

    By Gert Jacobie
    View from Dopsteekhoogte in Damaraland, Namibia, where farmers in 1957 shared a drink after a convoy accident, now a local tradition. Read More

    Palmwag Conservancy

    February, 23 2026 in Palmwag Conservancy
    The fascinating tale of Dopsteekhoogte

    Many years ago, I was contacted by a Miss Bester, who sent me a letter with an...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Herero family in Namibia circa 70 years ago: mother in traditional otjikaiva headdress and shawl, father holding their baby, both connected. Read More

    A snapshot in time

    February, 23 2026 in A snapshot in time
    A Timeless Glimpse: Herero Family Life in Namibia

    One of my favourite photos, this scene tells such a sweet story. I love the Herero...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    The cultural and practical significance of walking sticks in Namibia, from daily use to traditional craftsmanship and tribal heritage. Read More

    OvaHerero, Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 23 2026 in OvaHerero, Afrikaans in Namibia
    Herero kuierkierie

    Ek is geen spesialis van etnisiteit nie en ek is ook nie geleerd in enige van die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    David Levin and the origins of Twyfelfontein Read More

    History, people

    February, 22 2026 in History, people
    David Levin of Twyfelfontein – The unknown story – 6

    The Twyfelfontein engravings have received worldwide acclaim over the years, yet little...

    By Michiel Levin & Manni Goldbeck
    The contrasting beauty of Namibia Read More

    adventure, Afrikaans ons taal

    February, 21 2026 in adventure, Afrikaans ons taal
    Namibië, land van kontraste

    Namibiërs praat in die aanloop na die kersseisoen van die eerste reëns as die klein...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Red Disa orchids Read More

    flora

    February, 20 2026 in flora
    The Pride of Table Mountain

    Come February every year, I (and many other hikers) make our way up the steep slopes of...

    By Ron Swilling
    Diversity with Gondwana Collection's experiences Read More

    adventure

    February, 19 2026 in adventure
    The Mother Tongues of Namibia - A Gondwana Experience

    Mother tongues are identity, roots and belonging.

    By Maria Haipinge
    Rehoboth Basters Read More

    History, people

    February, 18 2026 in History, people
    The colourful faces of Rehoboth & surrounds-6

    The intriguing history of the Rehoboth Basters inspired us to take a journey at the end...

    By words by Manni Goldbeck & Ron Swilling; photos by Lambert Heil
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