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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Triennale Milano - The Namibian Elephant Sculpture - Italy

Milan, Italy The Namibian elephant, a monumental sculpture by Jacopo Allegrucci, is located at the entrance to the Triennale Milano, with crypts that symbolize environmental and social issues that threaten the Earth's equilibrium. Milan, Italy on July 29, 2025. Photo by Nick Zonna/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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45 Countries Take Israel to ICJ - The Hague

The Namibian delegation, represented by Ms. Hilleni Tangi Shikongo, attends the hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands on May 1, 2025 concerning Israel’s humanitarian obligations toward Palestinians and the alleged obstruction of aid deliveries to Gaza. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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45 Countries Take Israel to ICJ - The Hague

The Namibian delegation, represented by Ms. Hilleni Tangi Shikongo, attends the hearing at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands on May 1, 2025 concerning Israel’s humanitarian obligations toward Palestinians and the alleged obstruction of aid deliveries to Gaza. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Namibia: Voters Wait In Long Lines For Presidential And Legislative Elections

Thousands of Namibians lined up across the country to vote in the key presidential and legislative elections on November 27. Some reportedly waited for up to 12 hours.

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China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing, capital of China, September 5, 2024. Photo by Yan Yan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, meets with Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing, capital of China, September 5, 2024. Photo by Yan Yan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 5, 2024. Photo by Yao Dawei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 5, 2024. Photo by Li Xueren/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-WILDLIFE PROTECTION-ART EXHIBITION

(240711) -- WINDHOEK, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist draws a painting as people watch art works during an exhibition titled "Save us from Fading" in Windhoek, Namibia, on July 11, 2024. Namibian artists are taking a stand for wildlife protection through an exhibition at the Omba Art Gallery in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-WILDLIFE PROTECTION-ART EXHIBITION

(240711) -- WINDHOEK, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists draw paintings during an exhibition titled "Save us from Fading" in Windhoek, Namibia, on July 11, 2024. Namibian artists are taking a stand for wildlife protection through an exhibition at the Omba Art Gallery in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-ART EXHIBITION-AUTISM

(240706) -- WINDHOEK, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman draws at an art exhibition in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, July 4, 2024. An exhibition opened Thursday evening in the Namibian capital of Windhoek to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder in Namibia. TO GO WITH: "Art exhibition conveys autism care in Namibia" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-ART EXHIBITION-AUTISM

(240706) -- WINDHOEK, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit an art exhibition in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, July 4, 2024. An exhibition opened Thursday evening in the Namibian capital of Windhoek to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder in Namibia. TO GO WITH: "Art exhibition conveys autism care in Namibia" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-RUNDU-CHINA-ASSISTED-WATER TREATMENT PLANT

(240702) -- RUNDU, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Namibian Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Carl Schlettwein speaks during a groundbreaking event of a China-assisted construction project to expand the Rundu water treatment plant in Rundu, Namibia, July 1, 2024. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) will assist Namibia in constructing a 665 million Namibian dollars (about 37 million U.S. dollars) project to expand the Rundu water treatment plant in northern Namibia. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-RUNDU-CHINA-ASSISTED-WATER TREATMENT PLANT

(240702) -- RUNDU, July 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A groundbreaking event of a China-assisted construction project to expand the Rundu water treatment plant is held in Rundu, Namibia, July 1, 2024. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) will assist Namibia in constructing a 665 million Namibian dollars (about 37 million U.S. dollars) project to expand the Rundu water treatment plant in northern Namibia. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD

(240614) -- WINDHOEK, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Namibian children dance during a celebration of the Day of the African Child in Windhoek, Namibia, on June 14, 2024. Namibia on Friday marked the Day of the African Child with a resounding call for the protection of children against all forms of exploitation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD

(240614) -- WINDHOEK, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Namibian children march during a celebration of the Day of the African Child in Windhoek, Namibia, on June 14, 2024. Namibia on Friday marked the Day of the African Child with a resounding call for the protection of children against all forms of exploitation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD

(240614) -- WINDHOEK, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Namibian children dance during a celebration of the Day of the African Child in Windhoek, Namibia, on June 14, 2024. Namibia on Friday marked the Day of the African Child with a resounding call for the protection of children against all forms of exploitation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD

(240614) -- WINDHOEK, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian children dance during a celebration of the Day of the African Child in Windhoek, Namibia, on June 14, 2024. Namibia on Friday marked the Day of the African Child with a resounding call for the protection of children against all forms of exploitation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD

(240614) -- WINDHOEK, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian children dance during a celebration of the Day of the African Child in Windhoek, Namibia, on June 14, 2024. Namibia on Friday marked the Day of the African Child with a resounding call for the protection of children against all forms of exploitation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-DAY OF AFRICAN CHILD

(240614) -- WINDHOEK, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian children march during a celebration of the Day of the African Child in Windhoek, Namibia, on June 14, 2024. Namibia on Friday marked the Day of the African Child with a resounding call for the protection of children against all forms of exploitation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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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

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Critically low levels at main reservoir threaten water supply of Namibian capital

STORY: Critically low levels at main reservoir threaten water supply of Namibian capital SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Von Bach Dam 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ESLEY KANDOROZU, NamWater Hydrology Division acting manager 3. various of the Von Bach Pump station STORYLINE: Authorities warn that water levels are critically low at the reservoir at Von Bach Dam, the third-largest in Namibia and a vital water source for the capital city of Windhoek. The reservoir is now at only 11.3 percent capacity, jeopardizing water supply to the capital city and Okahandja, a town about 70 km north of Windhoek. A group of reporters were taken to Von Bach Treatment Plant, near Okahandja, to see the dire water supply situation. The reservoir at Von Bach Dam typically supplies about half of Windhoek's water needs, but its dwindling reserves are causing concern among officials. NamWater Hydrology Division acting manag

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NAMIBIA-OKAHANDJA-RESERVOIR-LOW WATER LEVEL

(240509) -- OKAHANDJA, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows the reservoir at Von Bach dam in Okahandja, a town about 70 km north of Windhoek, Namibia. Water levels at the reservoir at Von Bach Dam, the third-largest in Namibia and a vital water source for the capital city, Windhoek, are critically low, authorities warn. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Critically low levels at main reservoir threaten water supply of Namibian capital

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NAMIBIA-OKAHANDJA-RESERVOIR-LOW WATER LEVEL

(240509) -- OKAHANDJA, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows the Von Bach dam in Okahandja, a town about 70 km north of Windhoek, Namibia. Water levels at the reservoir at Von Bach Dam, the third-largest in Namibia and a vital water source for the capital city, Windhoek, are critically low, authorities warn. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Critically low levels at main reservoir threaten water supply of Namibian capital

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Chinese language proficiency contests held in Namibia

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contests held in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural performances 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KENNETH MATENGU, Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia 3. various of the competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia (UNAM) on Tuesday hosted "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competitions for college and secondary school students in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. Kenneth Matengu, vice chancellor of the University of Namibia, said the level of Chinese language proficiency that the students displayed at the competitions is steadily improving. SOUNDBITE (English): KENNETH MATENGU, Vice chancellor of the University of Namibia "(This has been) the 23rd of our college students' competition and the 17th for the secondary. And it's so far the largest we have had. I'm very pleased that we have been able to gather so many young people fro

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-COMPETITION

(240509) -- WINDHOEK, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Namibian student performs during the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competitions in Windhoek, Namibia, on May 7, 2024. The Confucius Institute at the University of Namibia (UNAM) on Tuesday hosted "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competitions for foreign college and secondary school students in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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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 inaugurates 400kV transmission line

STORY: Namibia inaugurates 400kV transmission line SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration of the 400kV transmission line STORYLINE: Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo underscored Namibia's commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency by 2030, in line with national goals outlined in Vision 2030. "The construction of the 400kV transmission line marks a significant milestone in our journey toward energy security and regional cooperation," Alweendo said. The transmission line, funded by Namibia's power utility, NamPower, to the tune of 873 million Namibian dollars (about 46 million U.S. dollars), is expected to facilitate increased regional trade and allow Namibia to export surplus energy to n

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-400KV TRANSMISSION LINE-INAUGURATION

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo (1st L) visits the Auas substation in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-400KV TRANSMISSION LINE-INAUGURATION

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Namibian Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo (3rd L) inaugurates the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line at the Auas substation in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia inaugurated the 400kV Auas-Gerus transmission line on Friday, marking a significant step toward the country's energy security and regional cooperation. (Photo by Musa C Kaseke/Xinhua)

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Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce

STORY: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Village Sunday Market in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALAIN SEHA, Founder of Village Sunday Market 3. various of the Village Sunday Market in Windhoek STORYLINE: The Village Sunday Market in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. The market offers a variety of local products, such as cosmetics, arts, health products, food, fashion, home decor, and music. Alain Seha from the agricultural training firm Urban Eden established the market in 2022. SOUNDBITE (English): ALAIN SEHA, Founder of Village Sunday Market "It all started during the pandemic. What actually happened was that a lot of the shops were closed, and the markets were also falling apart, which was quite horrible. A lot of people moved to the road, trying to sell goods, tryi

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors exhibit and sell local products at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vendors exhibit and sell local products at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-CITY MARKET

(240415) -- WINDHOEK, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A vendor stands at her stall at the Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 14, 2024. The Village Sunday Market Day in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is creating a trade space for local products and vendors to thrive and boost their businesses. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian city market bolsters local product commerce" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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Namibia inaugurates first waste buyback center to boost circular economy

STORY: Namibia inaugurates first waste buyback center to boost circular economy SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOSES MATYAYI, Chief Executive of Windhoek 3. various of the waste buyback center STORYLINE: Namibia on Friday inaugurated its first waste buyback center (WBBC) which will see residents earn income by collecting and selling recyclable materials at an event held in the informal settlement of Katutura in Windhoek, the Namibian capital. Established under the project "Improving Solid Waste Management in Windhoek," financed by the European Union and implemented jointly with the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, the WBBC is to reduce waste volumes, minimize harmful environmental effects, promote recycling, and create job opportunities through startup incubation focusing on waste reengineering. During the inauguration ceremony, Queen Kamati, the mayor o

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Namibian exhibition explores cultural heritage of repatriated art

STORY: Namibian exhibition explores cultural heritage of repatriated art SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the art exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NDEENDA SHIVUTE-NAKAPUNDA, Chief curator at National Art Gallery of Namibia 3. various of the art exhibition STORYLINE: Namibia opened an exhibition in the Namibian capital of Windhoek Thursday evening dedicated to exploring the cultural customs and identity of the country's looted art to retrieve its heritage. The exhibition, themed "Artistic Research Communal Knowledge (ARCK): Reconnecting with Returned Cultural Belongings," features 23 cultural and historical belongings that were returned from the Ethnological Museum, a public institution dedicated to ethnology and culture in Berlin, Germany, to Namibia in May 2022. The artifacts, including milk gourds, calabash, woven baskets, and traditional wooden cups, will be displayed at the National Art Gallery

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Namibian initiative uses art to empower women

STORY: Namibian initiative uses art to empower women SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities at Penduka Trust 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRISTIEN ROOS, Co-founder of Penduka Trust 3. various of dance, textile and other activities at Penduka Trust STORYLINE: Penduka Trust, a women-empowering initiative in Namibia, is utilizing art to help locals secure a better life. The programs under Penduka Trust are diverse and comprehensive, catering to women with limited education and young mothers. They provide a wide range of training in skills, from storytelling and embroidery to pottery, agriculture, and jewelry making, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of the women involved. The initiative, which started with six women in Windhoek in 1992, has reached over 1,000 women in other parts of Namibia, where poverty is prevalent. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRISTIEN ROOS, Co-founder of Penduka Trust "We have traine

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman works at an art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a woman working on a piece of artwork at an art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women dance for visitors in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman works at an art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative