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FARMING WITH HOPE
FARMING WITH HOPE How Agroecology Eases Land Preparation for a Grandmother Agroecology is a holistic approach to farming that combines traditional agricultural knowledge with ecological principles. It promotes sustainable and
THE RESILIENT MUSTARD BUSH: NAMIBIA’S EVERGREEN SURVIVOR
THE RESILIENT MUSTARD BUSH: NAMIBIA’S EVERGREEN SURVIVOR Scientific name: Salvadora Persica Common name: Mustard bush It is probably too early to conclude that we are facing another dry spell. The
INSPIRING FUTURE CONSERVATIONISTS: CHILDREN IN THE WILDERNESS ECO-CAMP IN NAMIBIA
INSPIRING FUTURE CONSERVATIONISTS: CHILDREN IN THE WILDERNESS ECO-CAMP IN NAMIBIA Sixty young learners from seven schools across Namibia’s Kunene Region recently embarked on an unforgettable six-day Eco-Camp in the Ehi-Rovipuka
A HISTORIC MOMENT: NANDI-NDAITWAH LEADS NAMIBIA INTO THE FUTURE
A HISTORIC MOMENT: NANDI-NDAITWAH LEADS NAMIBIA INTO THE FUTURE “We don’t inherit the earth, we borrow it from our children.” With the elections court challenge out of the way, Netumbo
RESTORING THE RHINO KINGDOM
RESTORING THE RHINO KINGDOM Since its inception in 1993, the Black Rhino Custodianship Programme has positioned Namibia as a global leader in black rhino conservation. The custodians – dedicated individuals
ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND LÜDERITZ
ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND LÜDERITZ Excursions from Lüderitz range from guided overnight self-drive 4×4 trips into the Namib Sand Sea and guided day trips to Elizabeth Bay, Pomona and the
THE ART OF ACCEPTING COMPLIMENTS: WHY DO WE DOWNPLAY PRAISE?
THE ART OF ACCEPTING COMPLIMENTS: WHY DO WE DOWNPLAY PRAISE? This month, in a completely roundabout way, I was inspired by a compliment, and my complete inability to graciously accept
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN NAMIBIA
FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO THE HIGHEST OFFICE IN NAMIBIA History was made on 21 March 2025 when Namibia’s first female president was sworn in. Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi was born to
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING PARCEL SERVICES DRIVE POSTAL INDUSTRY GROWTH Parcel services have become the primary driver of growth in the postal industry. Speaking at the recently
A TRIBUTE TO TATEKULU SAM NUJOMA
A TRIBUTE TO TATEKULU SAM NUJOMA I first heard the name of Tatekulu Sam Nujoma through the voices of a group of men singing: Sem okaNauyom’ omungandjela (Sam Nujoma from
REMEMBERING SAM NUJOMA: A VISIONARY LEADER AND MENTOR
REMEMBERING SAM NUJOMA: A VISIONARY LEADER AND MENTOR Dr. Nujoma inspired me greatly when it came to visionary leadership—seeing possibilities beyond the ordinary, believing in a vision, and working to
IN THE SKIES WITH A STATESMAN
IN THE SKIES WITH A STATESMAN My Journey with President Sam Nujoma Ronel van Vuuren served as the dedicated flight attendant to His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma for nearly
