The 4th Ordinary Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is underway in Botswana. Botswana is firmly at the helm of regional climate cooperation as the 4th Ordinary Council of Ministers Meeting of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change…
MUMBAI, India — As the curtains closed on OTM 2026, the global travel industry’s gaze shifted toward Africa’s rising star: Namibia. Occupying a prominent space at Asia’s leading travel trade show, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) didn’t just showcase landscapes; they secured a future in one of the world’s most critical outbound markets. The Strategic…
SOUTH AFRICA — Global headlines often reduce Africa to a story of conflict and crisis. Jacqui Taylor is rewriting that narrative. Her vision is one of serene landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and the resilience of rural communities. As founder of Agritourism South Africa and Agritourism Africa, Taylor has spent nearly a decade building a transformative…
Introduction Africa’s indigenous heritage is a testament to the continent’s deep-rooted history and cultural wealth. From the Maasai of East Africa to the San of Southern Africa, indigenous communities have preserved their languages, customs, and knowledge systems for generations. However, globalization, modernization, and environmental challenges threaten these traditions. Tourism, when managed responsibly, can be a…
New Year, New Adventures. From volcanic peaks to rushing rivers, here are 12 heart-pounding experiences to add to your wishlist. Your 2026 adrenaline rush starts here. 1. RIDE THE RAPIDS OF THE ZAMBEZI Feel the raw power of one of the world’s wildest rivers. Just below the magnificent Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River serves up…
Centuries before roads and resort towns, long before the concept of Christmas itself reached African soil, ancient African communities were already making pilgrimages not to shopping malls or coastal getaways but to monumental sites carved in stone around the 23-27 December, during the winter solstice. These places now weathered by sun, and oral history were…
Namibia’s commitment to achieving Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and strengthening resilience across its dryland ecosystems was prominently showcased at the UNCCD CRIC23 in Panama City. During a high-level side event titled “Scaling Integrated Approaches for Drylands and Rangeland Resilience,” Kosmas Shilongo, National Project Coordinator for the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP) Namibia Child Project,…
The Quiver Tree Forest, known as Kokerboom Wood in Afrikaans, is a unique and captivating natural wonder located in the southern part of Namibia, near the town of Keetmanshoop. This extraordinary forest is home to approximately 250 specimens of Aloidendron dichotomum, a striking species more commonly known as the quiver tree, or kokerboom in Afrikaans….
