Wood carving market in Windhoek boosts creative commerce in Namibia

STORY: Wood carving market in Windhoek boosts creative commerce in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wood carving market in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PAULINUS NDELETU, Chairperson of the woodcarvers open market committee 3. various of the wood carving market in Windhoek STORYLINE: A bustling open market is revitalizing creative commerce in the Namibian capital of Windhoek as locals turn to the centuries-old tradition of wood carving to make a living. The products crafted include furniture, wildlife sculptures and accessories, known for their high quality and fair pricing. Wood carving holds historical significance in northeastern Namibia, where cultural heritage skills are passed down through generations. From three artists in 1998, the market now hosts 75 skilled artisans, primarily from the Kavango East and West regions. The open market has also spawned a broader value chain, with supplie

Explore animal and plant paradise in Namibia's Kavango region

STORY: Explore animal and plant paradise in Namibia's Kavango region DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Windhoek, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 2. various of Kavango River 3. various of animals living in Kavango area STORYLINE: Located in southwest Africa, the northern Kavango area in Namibia is soaked in the greenery of spring all year round, and is called the "Amazon jungle" of Namibia by locals. The Kavango region in the north is dominated by the Kavango River and its vast floodplain, which makes the area lush year-round. The Kavango River is the natural border between Namibia and Angola and the lifeline of the Kavango people. Locals make a living by fishing, raising cattle and planting sorghum, millet and corn. It's not only the natural granary of Namibia, but also a paradise for various animals and plants. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek, Namibia. (XHTV)

NAMIBIA-KAVANGO WEST-CHINA-RURAL SCHOOLS-CONSTRUCTION

NAMIBIA-KAVANGO WEST-CHINA-RURAL SCHOOLS-CONSTRUCTION

(220330) -- KAVANGO WEST, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Officials and guests participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a school construction in Kavango West, Namibia, March 29, 2022. The Chinese government has provided grant for the construction of four rural schools, two schools in Kavango West and two schools in Zambezi Region, an official announced. The support is to construct additional facilities at Satotwa and Simanya Combined schools in the Kavango West and Liselo Combined School and Masokotwani Combined School in Zambezi Region, Namibia's Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka said in a statement at the groundbreaking ceremony which commenced on Monday, concluding on April 2. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)