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    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
    One month of labour turns natural materials into lasting household storage. Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    February, 17 2026 in Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    A Month’s Work in a Single Basket

    I came across this well-made granary basket (eshisha) and its maker, Tate Tomas Titus,...

    By Ron Swilling
    British settlers, faced immense challenges and cultural clashes upon relocating to South Africa in 1820, seeking new opportunities amidst colonial expansion. Read More

    Bittersweet Karas home

    February, 17 2026 in Bittersweet Karas home
    Bittersweet Karas Home 6

    The huge leap from London’s neatly laid out garden beds and the squalor of European city...

    By Hergen Junge & Manni Goldbeck
    A humorous look at language, oxen, and misunderstood metaphors in Afrikaans. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 17 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Klei- en agterosse

    Iemand wat bietjie stadig van begrip is, kan maklik "toe" genoem word. As hy wraggies...

    By Gert Jacobie
    From donkey paths to desert gateway, the remarkable history of Spreetshoogte Pass. Read More

    History

    February, 17 2026 in History
    Love & vision on the Spreetshoogte Pass

    With vision - and love - everything is possible, as seen in the story of one of...

    By Ron Swilling
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