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    Star-filled Namibian spring night in the Oukwanyama region, where traditional knowledge uses constellations to signal the time for planting mahango. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 24 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    As die Sewe Susters opdaag

    Ons staan buite en praat oor die sterre wat helder soos skitterende diamante in die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    Parched Namibian landscape during drought, symbolising resilience, farmer wisdom, and hope for the coming rainy season. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 24 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Boere se moeg is moeg

    Die opgetekende geskiedenis van Namibia sal nooit volledig wees nie, maar stadigaan kom...

    By Gert Jacobie
    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
    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
    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
    A Heroes Day moment where former opponents shared stories of war and peace Read More

    Herero Namibia, Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 17 2026 in Herero Namibia, Afrikaans in Namibia
    Heldedag se sirkelstorie

    Op 26 Augustus het Namibia 'n massiewe fees gevier om die land se helde te vereer. Die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    How meat, migration, and entrepreneurship transformed everyday food culture in Namibia. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia, Pic of the week

    February, 17 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia, Pic of the week
    Namibiese kitskos 'n topverkoper

    Onder die Aambo-mense van Namibia is die Oukwanyama bekend as die vleiseters. In die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    A dry farm, a load of wood. Why this Kalahari farmer now sells braai hout to survive. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 16 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Namibiërs is vuurmakers

    Henrie staan en maak diesel vol op Aranos. Die skaaplorrie is vol braaihout gelaai. Die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    A N$700k renovation is bringing new life to Swakopmund's 110-year-old Bismarck Building. Read More

    History, Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 16 2026 in History, Afrikaans in Namibia
    Die kanselier kry nuwe klere

    Selde of jy ry of stap deur die strate van Namibia se vakansie-mekka, Swakopmund, as jy...

    By Gert Jacobie
    A witty warning to travellers: don’t get an impulsive haircut in Namibia out of boredom, there are better ways to spend your time. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    February, 16 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Haresny is nie vir sissies nie

    Ek wil reisigers wat Namibie besoek waarsku om nie op hulle reisie vervelig te raak en...

    By Gert Jacobie
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