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Artists in Namibia use art to promote marine conservation

STORY: Artists in Namibia use art to promote marine conservation SHOOTING TIME: May 6-7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: LUDERITZ, Namibia CATEGORY: ART/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists painting on walls in the coastal town of Luderitz 2. various of artists by the sea 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAULUS AMAKALI, Artist 4. various of artworks by local artists STORYLINE: In southern Namibia, artists are using the power of art to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of the African nation's marine life along the Atlantic Ocean. The "Waves of Change" initiative seeks to draw attention to the significant threat that pollution poses within the Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA). Spanning 9,500 square kilometers, NIMPA is home to a rich marine biodiversity, supporting populations of seabirds, marine mammals and marine industries. Despite being Africa's second-largest marine protected area, NIMPA faces challenges from pollution, climate change and unde

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Namibia's annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth, says VP

STORY: Namibia's annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth, says VP SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the annual crayfish festival, Luderitz Town, southern part of Namibia STORYLINE: Namibian Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said on Friday that the annual crayfish festival held in the southern coastal town of Luderitz provides an investment opportunity and boosts tourism, which in turn contributes significantly to the country's economic growth. During the official opening ceremony on Friday, she emphasized the festival's positive impact on the local community, adding that it has ignited an entrepreneurial spirit in the town. "The inclusion of small and medium enterprises and financial services in the festival demonstrates its impact on social and economic progress. The festival also takes place against the backdrop of oil discoveries and emerging green industries that will drive economi

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NAMIBIA-LUDERITZ-ECONOMY-CRAYFISH FESTIVAL

(240504) -- LUDERITZ, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A trader sells seafood during the annual crayfish festival held in the southern town of Luderitz, Namibia, May 3, 2024. TO GO WITH "Namibia's annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth, says VP" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-LUDERITZ-ECONOMY-CRAYFISH FESTIVAL

(240504) -- LUDERITZ, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A trader sells seafood during the annual crayfish festival held in the southern town of Luderitz, Namibia, May 3, 2024. TO GO WITH "Namibia's annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth, says VP" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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A visit to Kolmanskop ghost town in Namibia

STORY: A visit to Kolmanskop ghost town in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: KOLMANSKOP, Namibia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kolmanskop ghost town STORYLINE: In the southern part of Namibia, heaps of sand fill the German-architecture-style buildings in deserted Kolmanskop town. Known as the ghost town, the once prosperous diamond mining hub has become a popular destination for both local and international travelers. Kolmanskop, located less than 10 kilometers from the main port of Lüderitz town, was founded in 1908 after a local rail worker named Zacharias Lewala discovered a diamond and showed it to August Stauch, a German railroad inspector and supervisor at that time. With the discovery of minerals, the town began to develop and attract more settlers. By the 1920s, Kolmanskop's population had grown to 1,200 from about 700 families. The diamond mines, however, dried up after World War I, depleting the town's resources and causing its

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Namibia says major crayfish festival showcases potential areas of investment

STORY: Namibia says major crayfish festival showcases potential areas of investment DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HULDA SHIPANGA, Businesswoman STORYLINE: Namibia's Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen says the country's crayfish festival held in the southern town of Luderitz is a platform for the country to showcase potential areas of investment and create much-needed opportunities for the local inhabitants. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 13th crayfish festival on Sunday, Klazen said the hosting of the crayfish festival has been instrumental in diversifying the town's economy. "The festival provides a platform for small to medium enterprises to showcase their products and services to a wider audience. It is interesting to note how the Luderitz festival has made it possible for tourism and hospitality sectors to be the major direct beneficiaries," he said. The f

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NAMIBIA-LUDERITZ-CRAYFISH FESTIVAL

(220501) -- LUDERITZ (NAMIBIA), May 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman shows crayfish during a crayfish festival in Luderitz, Namibia, on May 1, 2022. The annual Crayfish Festival was held from April 29 to May 1 at the coastal town of Luderitz after a two-year break due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-LUDERITZ-CRAYFISH FESTIVAL

(220501) -- LUDERITZ (NAMIBIA), May 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman cooks crayfish during a crayfish festival in Luderitz, Namibia, on May 1, 2022. The annual Crayfish Festival was held from April 29 to May 1 at the coastal town of Luderitz after a two-year break due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)