May 14, 2013

NICE – Namibian Institute of Culinary Education

NICE was initiated by Wolwedans and supported by the Deutsche Entwicklungsgesellschaft. Described in its project proposal as an investment in training, opportunity and socioeconomic empowerment/development, NICE […]
July 24, 2013

NICE – Self-sustaining culinary excellence

Compiled by Marita van Rooyen  Situated in a classic traditional building – which formerly served as prominent businessman Albi Brückner’s residence – and complemented by modern […]
July 17, 2018

Life Skills From the Camel-Thorn Tree

On a recent trip to Wolwedans I found myself in awe of the thriving desert life. It hasn’t rained here in the last five years, but that doesn’t mean that this part of the world has come to a standstill. Au contraire. We discovered life, and more significantly, growth in the desert. Inspired by the acacia forest we came across I dug up some interesting facts about the hardy camel-thorn tree. My motto for 2018 is “Be as tough as a camel-thorn.” Here is why: