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Jan 301 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 302 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 303 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...


Dec 10, 20243 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, 20242 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


Nov 27, 20243 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, 20242 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.


Sep 27, 20241 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...


Jul 26, 20242 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...


Apr 24, 20241 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...


Feb 20, 20243 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, 20242 min read
Otji se boeretroos-fabriek
By Le Roux Brew word die heerlikste koffie gerooster van bone uit Brasilië, Ethiopië en Uganda.


Nov 22, 20233 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...

Oct 26, 20231 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 25, 20232 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, 20231 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, 20232 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...


Feb 5, 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, 20231 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, 20232 min read
Visit museums this holiday
Wondering what to do in the #067valley during the festive season? Apart from admiring nature and visiting landmarks such as Outjo’s...
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