The Caprivi Strip – Result of a Diplomatic Blunder

The question that often crosses people’s minds is why the Caprivi Strip, which reaches far into the heart of the Southern African subcontinent and has its independent multi-facetted history, was demarcated in its present form and is part of Namibia. The area known as the Caprivi Strip became part of German South West Africa as [...]

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The Nama Padloper – Uniquely Namibian

Tortoises have always held a special fascination and attraction for us. With their timeless appearance and ponderous way of life on top of it they epitomise ‘prudence’ and ‘longevity’ like no other creature. But despite these characteristics and their appeal tortoises have been, and still are, on the menu in numerous cultures around the world. [...]

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OvaHimba – The Ekori-Headdress of the Women

In contrast to all other Namibian culture groups, the OvaHimba have retained their age-old prescribed sets of skin clothes, headdresses and ornaments due to their natural conservatism and geographic isolation until fairly recently. Traditionally, the OvaHimba are pastoralists and the majority still follows a semi-nomadic way of life. They are OtjiHerero-speaking and live in the [...]

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