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    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
    At Chobe River Camp, abandoned mekoro are transformed into thriving vegetable gardens, supplying fresh greens for the lodge’s buffet. Read More

    Upcycling at its best

    January, 27 2026 in Upcycling at its best
    Upcycling at its best

    It’s always inspiring to see people giving new life to second-hand items.

    By Padlangs
    Ai-Ais hot springs in Namibia have drawn people for centuries with their healing waters. Read More

    History, Geology

    January, 27 2026 in History, Geology
    Place of burning water

    The mineral-rich hot spring encircled by rugged mountains at the southern end of...

    By Manni Goldbeck & Ron Swilling
    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 reflection on internationalism, memory, sacrifice, and the quiet traces history leaves behind. Read More

    History, Grave Matters

    January, 27 2026 in History, Grave Matters
    Remembering forgotten friends . . .

    When I visited Cuba several years ago, I wanted to meet Cubans who had been involved in...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Travel back in time with a nostalgic look at a classic road trip to Namutoni, highlighting the elegance of early 20th-century journeys. Read More

    A snapshot in time

    January, 27 2026 in A snapshot in time
    On the road to Namutoni

    This classic shot makes you realise how far travel has come in the last century.

    By Manni Goldbeck
    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
    A couple from Divundu rise before dawn to bake vetkoek and sell it roadside, daily effort to put their children through school. Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    January, 27 2026 in Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    Vetkoek at Dawn: A Roadside Story Near Divundu

    A hundred kilometres west of Divundu, I came across vetkoek sellers Annastasia Karuli...

    By Ron Swilling
    Discover the haunting landmarks of the Fish River Canyon trail, from a solitary grave linked to the Nama-German war Read More

    history, Grave Matters

    January, 27 2026 in history, Grave Matters
    The German soldier’s grave & the old causeway shop

    Towards the last section of the Fish River Canyon trail hikers come across a strange...

    By Manni Goldbeck & Ron Swilling
    A tribute to Kuku Selafina Aludhilu, celebrating a century of life, family, and the strength of Namibian women across five generations. Read More

    People & Culture

    January, 27 2026 in People & Culture
    Remembering Kuku’s 100th birthday

    Two years ago, I was honoured to meet Kuku (Grandmother) Selafina Aludhilu and to be...

    By Manni Goldbeck
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