October 16, 2013

Hasegurure – Namibia Crafts Centre

Damara for ‘let’s make it, hasegurure is exactly what Angelica Eichas and Petra Naruses are doing. Between them they create unique wirecraft and beadwork, with lampshades […]
October 17, 2013

!Ikhoba hits 30

Compiled Marita van Rooyen The !Ikhoba Textiles Farm Project blossomed from a hobby that started 30 years ago into the fully-fledged – and very popular – […]
October 17, 2013

Omba Arts Trust Baskets

The two types of baskets illustrated have been designed and made by rural women in northern Namibia. The Omba Arts Trust is a registered Fair Trade […]
October 18, 2013

Ondjaba Art Shop – Namibia Crafts Centre

The distinctive pink-and-black striped material used for the traditional dresses worn by Namibia’s Owambo women can be purchased at the Ondjaba Art Shop in the Namibia […]
October 18, 2013

Ask the Adventurers: Mabaruli Safaris

Compiled Marita van Rooyen Namibia is an adventure destination to be explored and conquered all year round. This year the wide range of adventures on offer […]
October 21, 2013

CCF picks up pieces after fire

Two days after lighting fire consumed the entire Visitors Centre at the Cheetah Conservation Fund’s (CCF) International Field Research and Education Centre, the feeling was almost […]
October 23, 2013

New COO for Air Namibia

Air Namibia has announced the appointment of Swiss National Rene Gsponer as the new Chief Operating Officer for the airline, with effect from November 4.  According […]
October 23, 2013

ATWS 2013: A call out to Namibians

Yesterday the Ministry of Environment and Tourism issued a statement in which it sent out a call to all Namibians to show delegates attending the Adventure […]
October 24, 2013

Hilton Windhoek wins top award

The Hilton Windhoek Hotel was picked as Namibia’s Leading Hotel at the recent 2013 World Travel Awards in Kenya.  In a statement, Jan Van der Putten, […]
October 26, 2013

Tree awards 2013

At the 7th annual Tree Awards 2013 several organisations and people were honoured for their work in preserving Namibia’s natural tree heritage.  The winners were:  Almut […]