In the remote village of Okakwiyu, where the wind carries the scent of tilled earth and the calls of livestock, 31-yearold Elise Amadhila is reshaping her life one crop and one animal at a time.
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Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Namibian Children
In the early years of life, a child’s world is shaped by play, imagination and the thrill of discovery. It is in these formative moments, like finger painting on a floor mat, stacking colourful blocks or flipping through picture books, that learning begins. But what happens when that world is absent? When the mat becomes a patch of dirt, and there are no blocks, no books and no safe place to feel seen or secure?
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Love Local
Celebrate Namibian creativity at the Namibia Craft Centre! From welded sculptures to bold fashion, handcrafted masks to unique pottery, meet the artists behind Morris Baba Arts, Ethnic Africa, Out of Katutura, Mewiliko, and Pan — and discover truly local treasures.
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Ondangwa with David
In northern Namibia’s Ondangwa, David Penda uncovers a cultural gem at Nakambale Lodge – a place where history, tradition, and hospitality meet. From walking through the legacy of Finnish missionaries at the Nakambale Museum to experiencing everyday life in a traditional Oshiwambo homestead, his visit captures the soul of the region. Add to that a rich local meal before takeoff and a quick stop at the bustling Ondangwa Open Market, and you have a trip filled with flavour, culture, and northern charm.
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We’re for Namibians: Zellmari Brandt
Under the purple blossoms of a big jacaranda tree in her childhood yard, a young Zellmari Brandt would perform to an audience of none. The stage was imagined, but the passion was real. That moment, repeated in countless afternoons of play, became the seed of a lifelong love for performance, storytelling, and human connection.
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We’re for Namibians: Dr La-Toya ‘Lioness’ Hamutenya
Raised by a single mother in a home filled with books, discipline, and love, La-Toya Hamutenya grew up knowing the value of hard work. Her mother, an educator, ensured that La-Toya and her sister were exposed to both academics and the arts from an early age. That foundation shaped the woman the world now knows as Lioness – a medical doctor by profession and one of Namibia’s most celebrated rap artists by passion.
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Debmarine Namibia unveils landmark exhibition at Lüderitz Maritime Museum
Debmarine Namibia proudly marked a significant milestone recently, unveiling its first permanent exhibition at the Lüderitz Maritime Museum. This initiative represents the company’s commitment to public education and awareness, with a particular focus on Namibia’s thriving marine diamond industry.
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Once a Girl Guide, Always a Girl Guide
Under the warm northern sun, the Old Ongwediva Girl Guides Centre came alive on 3 May 2025 with laughter, colour, and purpose. Delayed out of respect for the passing of Founding Father Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, this year’s World Thinking Day celebration was no less spirited — and perhaps even more meaningful.
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Efundja brings fish and money
They say every bad situation has an unforeseen advantage. This adage proves to be true for the areas in northern Namibia which were hit by the seasonal flood waters (locally known as the “efundja”) at the beginning of March. Since then, until the end of May, affected villagers and community members have been involved in fishing, catching the local freshwater catfish which comes with the efundja.
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Namibia Cements Its Role in the Global Green Economy
In a landmark moment for Namibia’s green industrialisation drive, the country officially marked a significant milestone by launching a first-of-its-kind carbon-neutral iron production plant in Africa, and one of the world’s first industrial facilities dedicated to zero-emissions iron production.
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