Afrospection Throwback: It’s June already and we’re taking a look back at some of the amazing individuals we featured in our Afrospection series. Afra’s wellness goal for 2018 was regular, early morning brisk walks listening to audio books. What was yours? Did you manage to stick to your goals, have they changed and evolved and what are …
A love affair developed on Valentines Day in 1991, when Derick Gey van Pittius took his first jump out of an aeroplane, “I was still very young at the time. It all sounds very crazy to jump out of a plane, but once you do it you actually realise why people do it.” Now a Veteran Jumper at Swakopmund Skydiving …
Early this year, the doors to Goûts d’Afrique, an Ethiopian-inspired African fusion restaurant with a French touch, opened at the FNCC in Windhoek. With a unique blend of Ethiopian traditional cuisine and coffee, and passionate people behind the scenes, this African inspired restaurant is making a mark. Under the guidance of Ms Terberh Woldu, a regular at the Bio Market in …
While great progress has been made in strides towards gender equality here in Namibia, the benefits that this human rights issue delivers prove that this is not simply a concern to talk about but one to take action on. The importance and benefits of an equal society has been on the forefront of discussion of late, and as more people …
Learning is something accessible to all with an internet connection these days, as many self taught experts will attest. Here co-owner of iWits, Yolinda van der Linde explains how she used the internet to expand her skills. iWits is a Digital Agency, that help businesses grown online. In this guide, republished from iWits, Yolinda explains how she used Google to grow …
CHANGE is changing the lives of people desperate to start over and lead a good life, but weighed down by the stigma of having been imprisoned or unqualified. For the lucky few who cross paths with Jean Tendai Gwenere, a future is made possible through this remarkable woman’s immeasurable compassion and commitment. CHANGE is an independent, non-governmental organisation actively involved …
What started as a dream with very modest means has grown into a thriving business and home for two Windhoek born women. From humble beginnings washing hair in the bathroom of her mother’s home, Chantelle Fourie, the hair styling specialist, and Zionne Johr, the skin, make-up and nails extraordinaire, formed the foundation of their niche. Today, when you step through …
Founded at Ongoma and now trading as Drum Café Namibia, drummed their ways into our hearts this year and saw many a Namibian joining in the rhythm and the beat at their weekly public drumming circles held at Joes Beer House every Wednesday. Irmi Röder, one of the founding members and the administrators of Drum Café Namibia shares here her …
Leon Engelbrecht is the man behind Unleashed Design, a unique Namibian design house that burst onto the scene and made an impressive mark on the creative industry this year. Leon shares here his learnings and lessons from the past year, his self examination from Africa… his Afrospection. Looking back… Q: How would you describe your 2017? A: Tough, challenging, scariest year …
Dennis De Wet is the passionate name behind Slowtown Coffee Roasters, the man who took his passion and grew a flourishing business around it. Dennis shares here his learnings and lessons from the past year, his self examination from Africa… his Afrospection. Looking Back… Q: How would you describe your 2017? A: It’s been one of those break-out years for …