Elephant more “valuable” than a human?

Elephant more “valuable” than a human?

Nov 30, 2017 | Background

The conflict between villagers and wild animals in northern Namibia is intensifying. In October and November, a pack of lions caused an uproar in the Kunene region. In two cases, it invaded kraals and raged among the small cattle. In total, around 250 goats and sheep...
Wild horses fight for survival

Wild horses fight for survival

Nov 30, 2017 | Nature

The situation of the wild horses in the southern Namib desert near Aus is becoming increasingly critical. As the Namibia Wild Horses Foundation announced in mid-November, the urgently needed winter rains in the area did not materialise. Man helps in a threefold way –...
Rhinos saved from bush fire

Rhinos saved from bush fire

Nov 29, 2017 | Z - Story for client

Shortly after it got dark, Ghaub suddenly got into a flap: fire alarm! After a lightning strike, the grass on the high plateau of the farm was on fire. Fuelled by the wind, the wall of fire moved down the slope of the mountain and approached the wilderness area of the...
110 years of cultivation at Otjosongombe

110 years of cultivation at Otjosongombe

Nov 17, 2017 | Z - Story for client

The area of today’s nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness celebrates this year a milestone birthday: 110 years ago began the operation on the then newly founded farm Otjosongombe. Immigrated from Germany,the farmer was the grandson of a well-known composer…...
Lying level with Central Europe

Lying level with Central Europe

Oct 18, 2017 | Z - Story for client

Ondekaremba does not really have guests who are struggling with jet lag. The majority of Namibia tourists arriving at the airport come from Central Europe. The time difference is one hour. And as from now on, for six months a year the watches do not need to be reset...