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March 6, 2019

Go Local: Grow an indigenous forest in your garden

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Annabelle Venter [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ‘Indigenous’ seems to be a word which I’m hearing more and more these days. And what a refreshing and welcome […]

March 24, 2023

Space and Time

Untouched landscapes spanning as far as the eye can see. An abundance of wildlife roaming free, as nature intended, over bushveld, desert and wetland. A world of birds brimming with sought-after endemic species, found nowhere else on the planet. To the novice this may seem like scenes from the Lion King. In Namibia it is commonplace.

September 8, 2025

A Living Library

In a world where biodiversity loss continues to threaten ecosystems and communities alike, Ongava’s commitment to conservation has taken on an inspiring new form through the restoration, rehabilitation, and celebration of Namibia’s indigenous plant life. Nestled within the shared campus of Ongava Research Centre (ORC) and Anderssons at Ongava, this effort is quietly transforming the landscape into a living library of Namibia’s botanical heritage.