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 [...]
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 many hiking excursions that weave through [...]
Then & Now by Dr. Rod Lichtman Few books manage to bridge the past and present with as much wit, depth, and irreverent charm as Then & Now by Dr. Rod Lichtman. This beautifully curated exploration of Bushman rock art juxtaposed with modern wildlife photography is not just a visual delight – it is a [...]
Sixty young learners from seven schools across Namibia’s Kunene Region recently embarked on an unforgettable six-day Eco-Camp in the Ehi-Rovipuka Conservancy, an initiative led by Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Namibia. Designed to ignite a passion for conservation, the camp provided an immersive experience in environmental education, leadership, and adventure.“These camps are about far more [...]
Empowering Namibia’s conservation future Hauptfleisch and Oppenheimer (centre), PhD students (left and right) By linking research with policy initiatives, the fellowship aspires to create pathways for more and inclusive conservation strategies. Engaging with local communities and policymakers will ensure that conservation sound but also socially equitable. “As a family, we have been deeply involved in [...]
Namibia, through an operation dubbed Saving Wildlife through Multilateral Cooperation in Africa (SAMA), has seen 17 cases leading to the interception of 34 illegal shipments of wildlife within Southern Africa. According to the Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices Head for East and Southern Africa (ESA), Sitheni Ncube, operation SAMA took place between 1 January 2024 and [...]
Omake Moment - March 2024 You may be surprised to learn that the work that veterinarians do affects us all, and this has nothing to do with whether you are a pet owner or not. Due to the interconnectedness of the health of animals, people and the environment, veterinarians play a critical role in environmental [...]
