LOCAL GALLERY RETURNS TO RMB LATITUDES TO SHOWCASE JO ROGGE AND LYNETTE MUSUKUBILI
LOCAL GALLERY RETURNS TO RMB LATITUDES TO SHOWCASE JO ROGGE AND LYNETTE MUSUKUBILI 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 […]
HOW TO HEAL FROM THE SILENT WEIGHT OF BURNOUT
HOW TO HEAL FROM THE SILENT WEIGHT OF BURNOUT 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 […]
A LOVE LETTER TO THE SANDHOF LILIES
A LOVE LETTER TO THE SANDHOF LILIES 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 […]
THE CORKY MONKEY ORANGE TREE
THE CORKY MONKEY ORANGE TREE Scientific name: Strychnos Coculoides Common name: Corky Monkey Orange We 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 […]
STRENGTHENING PARENTING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NAMIBIA
STRENGTHENING PARENTING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NAMIBIA 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 […]
JOURNALISTS EQUIPPED TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH POWERFUL STORYTELLING
JOURNALISTS EQUIPPED TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH POWERFUL STORYTELLING 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 […]
WE JUMP HURDLES
WE JUMP HURDLES 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 […]
IN NAMIBIA, LEARN TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
IN NAMIBIA, LEARN TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED 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 […]
ONDUDU: ROCK ART, LANDSCAPES AND LIFE
ONDUDU: ROCK ART, LANDSCAPES AND LIFE The land here is arid, almost forgotten by time, yet undeniably spectacular. The rocks, rich with minerals, shift in colour as the light changes, creating a landscape that feels alive. The wildlife, though elusive, is ever-present, quietly waiting to be discovered during a sunset drive or one of the […]
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF KAZA
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF KAZA Whispers of the Wild There is a moment just after take-off, as Windhoek’s hills slip from view, when silence settles and the anticipation begins. I am heading northeast, beyond Namibia’s familiar mountains, savannahs and desertscapes, flying into a world shaped not by scarcity, but by abundance. A world of […]