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Coming up: Crockango Bonanza
Southern Africa’s Premier Fishing Competition The Crockango Bonanza, held from 29 April to 2 May, is one of the biggest and most...
Mar 272 min read


Spot the leopard!
This spectacular photo is the work of Tim “Nighthawk Smith” of Swakopmund’s Lycaon Photography, taken in May 2023.
Jan 301 min read


It's Omajova feast time!
In the 067 area, a unique seasonal spectacle unfolds as the rainy season breathes life into the savannah: The omajova season!
Jan 302 min read


By Zuri is almal welkom
Dr. Erika, wat onlangs ook twee wees-vlermuise moes inneem, het Zuri 'n paar jaar gelede begin toe iemand 'n verbande en mishandelde kat...
Jan 303 min read


!Amace help San-kultuur bewaar
!Amace N!aici, ‘n toergids met sy eie jagtermuseum by Tsumkwe, is waarskynlik een van die min San-mense wat die unieke kultuur laat voortlee
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Kwinkslae en gasvryheid by Otavi-wynboorde
Midde die groot nuus dat twee bottels wyn van Otavi-wynboord se Boshoff familiewyne nou by die gesogte en ikoniese Cité du Vin-museum in Bor
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Geskiedkundige noordekerkie te koop
Terwyl opknappingswerk die ou Engelse kerkie opnuut pronkerig op Grootfontein se bult laat staan – is dit nou weer te koop.
Nov 27, 20243 min read


Iets vir almal by Flintstone
“Ek weet nie presies waar die liefde en passie vir plante en mooi dinge vandaan kom nie. . . sê Charmaine Swart van Flinstone Creations.
Nov 27, 20242 min read


“Grootskou” is trots!
Grootfontein het van 18 tot 20 September 2024 ‘n baie suksesvolle skou aangebied, met besoekers wat Vrydag meer as verdubbel het teenoor...
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Pluimpie vir splinternuwe boeremark
Die eerste boeremark, aange-bied deur die Grootfontein Skouvereniging op Saterdag 29 Junie, is deur beide uitstallers en die skoukomitee...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


067: The (only) home to a very rare fish
In the heart of the 067-valley lies a hidden gem – the golden gave catfish – so rare that it is find nowhere elso on earth. As far as it...
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Groete uit China
Hy woon en werk in China, maar kom kuier gereeld in sy heimat. Hoe is dit om in die buiteland te woon en te werk? Oh!SixSeven gesels met...
Feb 20, 20243 min read


Otji se boeretroos-fabriek
By Le Roux Brew word die heerlikste koffie gerooster van bone uit Brasilië, Ethiopië en Uganda.
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Much to do and see in the 067-valley this holiday
Museums, national parks, lakes, meteorites, camping, swimming and wildlife – you will be surprised at everything that can keep you busy...
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Big milestone for Kombat Mine
Trigon Metals Inc. has reached the significant milestone of commercial production on 11 October 2023 at its Kombat Mine in Namibia....
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Kalkfelders’ plead for rhinos
“The very first rhino I received, was a black rhino heifer that was only seven days old. The vets brought her in and said there was only...
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Nuwe minerale-museum open op Tsumeb
Tsumeb het onlangs hul splinternuwe mineralogiese en mynmuseum ingehuldig, met die plan om eindelik meer as 300 minerale uit dié dorp se...
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Dragon’s Breath, Guinas and Harasib:
Drone uncovered age old mysteries Dragon’s Breath Cave, situated on the farm Harasib close Grootfontein and Tsumeb, recently made...
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Watch planets, shooting stars this December
Time for holiday and braai under our night sky. While you are at it,look up! During the festive season you might see eight planets and...
Feb 5, 20232 min read


Nuwe Bambi Lodge ‘n water-paradys
Bambi Lodge verteenwoordig presies dit waarvoor Grootfontein bekend is – ‘n oase in die woestyn. Met sy wye, oop groen grasperke,...
Feb 5, 20231 min read
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