A collection of alternative photographic prints depicting various medicinal plants of the Topnaar and Ju’/Hoansi people, their application and the wealth of wisdom that lies in ancient astuteness. This is what can be expected from Namibian Artist, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Environmental and Social Activist, Marita van Rooyen’s latest exhibition, ‘The Elders Called it Medicine’. “Having grown up in this wonderfully …
Marita Walther (van Rooyen) is a Namibian Writer, Editor, Photographer, Environmental Social Activist and co-founder of Suncycles Namibia, which is all about sustainable energy use and mobility. Marita shares here her learnings and lessons from the past year, her self examination from Africa… her Afrospection. Looking Back… Q: How would you describe your 2017? A: A whirlwind of adventures, challenges and …
Marita van Rooyen, joins us for this episode of the MYD Show, to talk being woke and the power of awareness. Marita is a Namibian Writer, Editor, Photographer, Environmental and Social Activist. She is well known for her writing and photography and has received numerous awards both locally and internationally, including that of the MISA Namibian Journalist of the Year …
A solution to overloaded transportation systems in Namibia, that presents a sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution, Suncycles Namibia is fast graining traction as a Namibian start up with a strong environmental consciousness. “Namibian itself is still a very young country and we still have the opportunity to create our own destiny or future. So I think it’s very important, …
Outapi is being touted as the bicycle hub of Namibia, thanks to a collaboration project between SunCycles Namibia, the Bicycle Empowerment Network of Namibia and Hilya Ekandjo, the owner of Okathitu Bicycle Shop in Outapi. Various projects aimed at mobility solutions are seeing to it that Outapi has an inspired bicycle-friendly culture. With approximately 6500 inhabitants, Outapi, a rural town …
“The desert influences people in many different ways, but more often than not, a journey to the desert will inevitably lead to reflection, introspection and questioning ourselves. The strength and personal wisdom that you will gain from such a journey could very well bring a renewal of trust in oneself.” Gobabeb is not your standard travel destinations within the borders …