Monthly Archives: May 2025

13 05, 2025

NCAA – NAMIBIA’S AVIATION LEADERSHIP

2025-05-13T09:59:14+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was recently recognised as the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night in Livingstone, Zambia. This prestigious award highlights the NCAA’s exceptional regulatory performance and commitment to aviation safety across the continent.This recognition follows a multi-year transformation driven by regulatory excellence, institutional [...]

13 05, 2025

POSTCARDS TO AND FROM THE FUTURE AT BELLHAUS ATELIER & GALERIE

2025-05-13T09:45:47+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

  Imagine you could send a postcard to the future – what message would you leave behind? A love letter to what you cherish? A warning?A quiet whisper, hoping to be heard? These questions lie at the heart of POSTCARDS TO AND FROM THE FUTURE, an evocative exhibition at BELLHAUS Atelier & Galerie by [...]

13 05, 2025

LOCAL GALLERY RETURNS TO RMB LATITUDES TO SHOWCASE JO ROGGE AND LYNETTE MUSUKUBILI

2025-05-13T09:29:01+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

The Project Room is proud to return to Johannesburg for the 2025 edition of the RMB Latitudes Art Fair, where we will be showcasing the works of two Namibian artists: Jo Rogge and Lynette Musukubili. Set against the lush backdrop of Shepstone Gardens, RMB Latitudes continues to assert itself as one of the continent’s most [...]

13 05, 2025

HOW TO HEAL FROM THE SILENT WEIGHT OF BURNOUT

2025-05-13T09:11:41+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

Has your energy fire burnt down to mere ashes? Burnout is more than just feeling tired; it is a deep, all-encompassing exhaustion that drains joy from even the smallest parts of life. Dr Rangan Chatterjee defines burnout as “the state of emotional, mental and often physical exhaustion, brought on by prolonged or repeated stress”. If [...]

13 05, 2025

A LOVE LETTER TO THE SANDHOF LILIES

2025-05-13T08:47:10+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS, TRAVEL|

It’s hard to put into words the kind of beauty that makes you stop, take a deep breath, and realise—right there, in that moment—you’re witnessing something rare, something fleeting, something utterly magical. But I’ll try.I made the drive from Windhoek, chasing whispers of the Sandhof lilies. These extraordinary flowers bloom only when nature grants them [...]

13 05, 2025

THE CORKY MONKEY ORANGE TREE

2025-05-13T08:35:04+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

Scientific name: Strychnos CoculoidesCommon name: Corky Monkey OrangeWe basically know two seasons in this country: summer and winter. Autumn and spring can be recognised by trees losing their leaves and flowering respectively, but summer and winter are the main seasons for Namibians. The corky monkey orange tree defies the odds of common seasonal behaviour. During [...]

13 05, 2025

STRENGTHENING PARENTING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NAMIBIA

2025-05-13T08:26:51+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

Amidst the hardships of living in informal settlements, where poverty cycles persist, parents frequently encounter challenges when it comes to the development of their children, especially during the early years when it is most vital. This is often due to demanding work hours, unemployment and unsafe living conditions. These circumstances contribute to stress and harmful [...]

13 05, 2025

JOURNALISTS EQUIPPED TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH POWERFUL STORYTELLING

2025-05-13T08:05:52+02:00May 13th, 2025|NEWS|

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Namibia, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), has empowered journalists and media professionals with specialised skills to improve climate change reporting. The training workshop aimed to boost public awareness, foster informed dialogue and enhance the quality of climate journalism across the country.This initiative aligns [...]

12 05, 2025

WE JUMP HURDLES

2025-05-12T16:29:44+02:00May 12th, 2025|NEWS|

Inside the Dynamic World of Running a Regional Airline When someone in the company comes forward with a problem, we like to say to each other ‘Don’t put down a hurdle.’ We’ve gotten very good at jumping hurdles.” Captain Simon Neveling says this with a mix of amusement and conviction, the kind that comes from [...]

12 05, 2025

IN NAMIBIA, LEARN TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

2025-05-12T16:20:33+02:00May 12th, 2025|NEWS|

After years of travelling the length and breadth of Namibia, I’ve come to expect the unexpected. Expertly trained coffee baristas manning a small café in the middle of nowhere – why not? Dry riverbeds becoming raging torrents overnight – certainly possible!Even the people are startling – the lengths to which they would go to help [...]

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