March, 31 2023 in
history,
Flora and Fauna
Bringing back the quagga
The last quagga died in the Amsterdam Zoo on 12 August 1883. Its passing went unnoticed...
March, 21 2023 in
history,
people,
funny moments from the past
Funny moments from the past – The flying nun
This unusual photo was taken at the Swakop River in the big flood of 1934.Every few...
March, 15 2023 in
history
Remembering dairy days
One of my childhood memories is the early-morning delivery van dropping off milk from the...
January, 13 2023 in
history
Cassinga’s Shippiki bus
On one of my trips to Angola, I visited Cassinga, site of the contentious 1978 attack by...
January, 10 2023 in
history,
Flora and Fauna
Cape Cross – White gold, seals & mystery
Unknown to most, the home of the boisterous Cape fur seal colony, 130km north of...
December, 23 2022 in
history,
people
The cheapest bus ride in Africa
It’s that holiday time of the year, when many people take their annual leave and travel...
November, 18 2022 in
history
Paving the way to the future
November, 11 2022 in
history
The first fur shop in Namibia
October, 15 2022 in
history
Radio days
October, 7 2022 in
history
The Colemans of Kolmanskop
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