In August 2024, the Jasper House Museum in Oranjemund, Namibia, unveiled a new exhibition dedicated to the artifacts recovered from the Bom Jesus, a 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck discovered in the ...

A Portuguese vessel lost in 1533 resurfaced in Namibia’s desert, offering a treasure trove of coins, ingots, and a glimpse ...

Sossusvlei is part of the Namib Desert, which is considered the world's oldest desert, dating back at least 55 million years.

People who live in and near the Namib Desert speak of two winds ... from the frenzied exploitation going on in the rest of Africa. The islands offshore (now proclaimed a marine sanctuary as ...

In the early 1900s, the first diamond was found in Kolmanskop, in the African country of Namibia. It led to a diamond rush and the town was created. Having become one of the wealthiest places, when ...

Although large parts of this desert region are protected, it still faces threats from unsustainable land practices, mining and illegal plant harvesting. One unique way of protecting Namibia's ...

The inaugural Namib Desert Jazz Festival ... promises to be a landmark occasion for music lovers in Africa. From 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM each day, attendees will experience a diverse lineup of ...

The massive African country of Namibia has announced ... It is also home to one of the world's largest deserts - the Namib Desert - stretching over 1,200 miles along the Atlantic coast.

This is reportedly Africa’s first jazz festival to be held in the Namib Desert. Three stages will operate between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. With a beach and desert experience, music lovers will ...