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    A childhood tale of life on smallholdings and unforgettable moments on the outskirts of southern African towns. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia, stories

    February, 5 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia, stories
    Estoire se plotte

    Enige reisiger, van Otavi af tot diep in Suid-Afrika, sal weet die dorpe en stede aan...

    By Gert Jacobie
     the inspiring journey of Ndahafa Shihepo, who braved immense challenges to contribute to Namibia's liberation and now leads her village. Read More

    Stories & History, Aawambo people

    February, 5 2026 in Stories & History, Aawambo people
    Walking north for freedom

    Everyone has a story. Our lives unfold, shaped by our choices and sometimes even the...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Identify This Vintage Car from Aus at the Bahnhof Hotel Read More

    A snapshot in time

    February, 5 2026 in A snapshot in time
    Gone from the Roads, Not from Memory

    Although the Bahnhof Hotel in Aus is still in existence, this old 2-seater convertible...

    By Padlangs
    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
    On the outskirts of Ondangwa in Northern Namibia, two women sell handmade Owambo dresses Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    February, 5 2026 in Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    Dresses That Mark the Road to Ondangwa

    On the outskirts of Ondangwa, just west of the airport, colourful Owambo dresses catch...

    By Ron Swilling
    Discover the resilience of life in Namaqualand, where survival hinges on the fickle nature of rain and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Read More

    Bittersweet Karas home

    February, 5 2026 in Bittersweet Karas home
    Finding one’s place (‘Ti oms’) – an Introduction

    ‘Namaqualand is hard land. Here happiness and hardship walk hand in hand.’ ...

    By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck
    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
    Gondwana’s River Villa on the Kwando River, Namibia is a tranquil, luxurious getaway surrounded by nature's beauty. Read More

    namushasha river villa

    February, 5 2026 in namushasha river villa
    Celebrating life aboard the River Villa

    There are some things in life that take you by surprise. Gondwana’s River Villa, moored...

    By Ron Swilling
    Chobe River Camp Read More

    adventure

    February, 5 2026 in adventure
    A day on the Chobe River

    You wake up earlier than planned, not because of an alarm, but because there’s already...

    By Jandia van Wyk
    Ouma Annie (Pop) Christina Eksteen (née Küsch) Read More

    people

    February, 4 2026 in people
    The colourful faces of Rehoboth & surrounds - 4

    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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