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    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
    Olifantsrus, Etosha’s smallest camp was once a site of elephant culls Read More
    January, 30 2026 in
    Olifantsrus – From processing facility to popular camp

    Etosha National Park’s smallest camp, Olifantsrus, has a grim history. From a...

    By Ron Swilling
    An old photograph tells the story of dairy farmers battling difficult roads in early Namibia, Read More

    A snapshot in time

    January, 30 2026 in A snapshot in time
    An Early Namibian Journey

    With the roads not in as good a condition as they are today, travel in the early days,...

    By Padlangs
    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
    Swakopmund Read More

    adventure

    January, 30 2026 in adventure
    Day-tripping from The Delight Hotel Swakopmund

    Reaching Swakopmund and Gondwana’s Delight Hotel is always a treat. The coastal town...

    By Ron Swilling
    Kalahari Farmhouse Read More

    adventure, Flora and Fauna

    January, 29 2026 in adventure, Flora and Fauna
    Kalahari Farmhouse - Where ordinary is extraordinary

    At its core, the inspiration behind Kalahari Farmhouse is resilience, honouring the...

    By Maria Haipinge
    Diverse cultures of Rehoboth Read More

    adventure, History, people

    January, 28 2026 in adventure, History, people
    The colourful faces of Rehoboth & surrounds - 3

    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
    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
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