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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows a street view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows a street view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows a street view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 23, 2024 shows a view of Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows a street view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows a view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 25, 2024 shows a street view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Surrounded by sand on three sides, the coastal city of Swakopmund in western Namibia features a mild and moist climate, making it a preferred leisure destination for locals and tourists. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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Chinese-invested Husab mine marks 10 years of sustainable growth in Namibia

STORY: Chinese-invested Husab mine marks 10 years of sustainable growth in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 10th anniversary celebration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SAM NUJOMA, Namibia's founding president 3. various of the Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium's Husab mine STORYLINE: Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium's Husab mine in Namibia on Friday celebrated its 10th anniversary since its commencement of operations at an event held at the mine, near the town of Swakopmund in the Erongo region of west-central Namibia. Addressing the ceremony, Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma said Swakop Uranium's investment and development of the Husab mine stands as a shining example of friendly cooperation, infusing new vigor into Namibia's sustainable development. SOUNDBITE (English): SAM NUJOMA, Namibia's founding president "I am amazed at the transformation of the mine, and to see a small village flo

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NAMIBIA-ERONGO-CHINESE-INVESTED-HUSAB MINE

(231209) -- ERONGO, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma addresses the ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium's Husab mine since its commencement of operations at the mine, near the town of Swakopmund in the Erongo region of west-central Namibia, Dec. 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese-invested Husab mine marks 10 years of sustainable growth in Namibia" (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-TRADITIONAL CUISINE

(231208) -- WINDHOEK, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dalene Stephanus (R), founder of Food Lab, poses for a photo at the company's premises in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Dec. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Namibian entrepreneur harnesses traditional cuisine to drive business growth" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve

STORY: Exploring Namibia's Cape Cross Seal Reserve DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cape Cross Seal Reserve STORYLINE: Located in the northwestern part of Namibia, Cape Cross Seal Reserve is one of the largest settlements of the Cape fur seals in the world, with more than 200,000 seals living in this area. Attracted by the sufficient fish provided by the nutrient-rich waters of the Benguela current, the seals congregate on the rocky shoreline year-round. Male seals will arrive at the reserve in large numbers by the end of October to fight for their territories and the right to mate with females. With their big eyes, small ears and charmingly naive shape, they are loved by tourists from all over the world, and the reserve has become one of the must-go attractions for tourists. Although it is called a Cape fur seal, it is not a "true seal." Officially known as "eared seals" or "otariids," fur seals differ from true s

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cape fur seals are pictured in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view Cape fur seals in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Cape fur seal is pictured in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view Cape fur seals in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cape fur seals are pictured in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists view Cape fur seals in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-CAPE CROSS-RESERVE

(231012) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cape fur seals are pictured in the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, Namibia, Oct. 11, 2023. Namibia's coastline is home to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, which is one of the largest settlements of Cape fur seals in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-HERITAGE WEEK

(230918) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform at the opening of the National Heritage Week of Namibia in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Sept. 18, 2023. The National Heritage Week of Namibia commenced Monday in the city of Swakopmund on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which is about 350 km west of the Namibian capital of Windhoek. (Photo by Kaure Adolf/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-HERITAGE WEEK

(230918) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), Sept. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform at the opening of the National Heritage Week of Namibia in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Sept. 18, 2023. The National Heritage Week of Namibia commenced Monday in the city of Swakopmund on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which is about 350 km west of the Namibian capital of Windhoek. (Photo by Kaure Adolf/Xinhua)

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2023 Rossing National Marathon held in Swakopmund, Namibia

STORY: 2023 Rossing National Marathon held in Swakopmund, Namibia DATELINE: March 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The coastal city of Swakopmund, Namibia on Saturday held the 32nd Rossing National Marathon under the slogan "worry less, run more" with more than 1,200 participants. The event consisted of four categories: a 42-km race, a 21-km race, a 10-km race and a 5-km fun walk. The entry fees for the 42-km, 21-km and 10-km categories will be used in athlete development, while the entry fees for the 5-km fun walk will be donated to the Cancer Association of Namibia. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Swakopmund, Namibia. (XHTV)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners participate in the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A runner participates in the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners participate in the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners participate in the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tomas Hilifa Rainhold (L) of Namibia competes the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tomas Hilifa Rainhold (L) and Alina Armas of Namibia pose for photos with their trophies the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners pose for photos after crossing the finish line the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A runner celebrates after crossing the finish line the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MARATHON

(230311) -- SWAKOPMUND, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners participate in the 2023 Rossing National marathon in Swakopmund, Namibia, March 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection

STORY: Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ocean Conservation Namibia saving the seals STORYLINE: In aquatic ecosystems, there is a diversity and variety of wildlife. However, in recent times, the use of plastic bags has caused a hazard for wildlife, creating a topic of concern surrounding the safety of marine animals. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a private initiative started in 2020 comprising a team of seven volunteers. Their aim is to rescue seals from entanglement caused by ocean rubbish and plastic pollution, particularly discarded fishing lines and ghost nets. The team's daily duties range from rescue patrols, administration, social media management, fundraising, correspondence, maintenance, and educational outreach. OCN has various social media channels, including a YouTube channel with nearly 900,000 subscribers and a TikTok account

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NAMIBIA-MARINE ANIMALS-PROTECTION

(221030) -- SWAKOPMUND, Oct. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Cape Fur Seal entangled in fishing line rests on the shore in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on Dec. 4, 2020. TO GO WITH "Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection" (Ocean Conservation Namibia/Handout via Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-FOUNDING-130TH ANNIVERSARY

(220804) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows a street view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Namibia's historic coastal town of Swakopmund celebrated its 130th anniversary of founding on Aug. 4. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-FOUNDING-130TH ANNIVERSARY

(220804) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Swakopmund's mayor Louisa Kativa (C) cuts a cake during an event celebrating the town's 130th anniversary of founding in Swakopmund, Namibia, on Aug. 4, 2022. Namibia's historic coastal town of Swakopmund celebrated its 130th anniversary of founding on Thursday. (Photo by Adolf Kaure/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-FOUNDING-130TH ANNIVERSARY

(220804) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows people walking on a street in Swakopmund, Namibia. Namibia's historic coastal town of Swakopmund celebrated its 130th anniversary of founding on Aug. 4. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-FOUNDING-130TH ANNIVERSARY

(220804) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 28, 2022 shows a view in Swakopmund, Namibia. Namibia's historic coastal town of Swakopmund celebrated its 130th anniversary of founding on Aug. 4. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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Moon Valley, lunar-like landscape in Namibia

STORY: Moon Valley, lunar-like landscape in Namibia DATELINE: July 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Moon Valley in Swakopmund, Namibia STORYLINE: Thirty kilometers away from Namibia's coastal city of Swakopmund lies an expansive lunar-like landscape called the Moon Valley. The scenic spot not only attracts tourists from all over the world but is also favored by film directors. Movies such as "Mad Max" and "Star Wars" have many scenes filmed here. Different from the golden color of the Namib Desert on the coast, the Moon Valley presents a desolate dark gray. Although it is difficult to capture the signs of animals and plants in the valley, it creates another rare original ecological style of nature that attracts many tourists. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Swakopmund, Namibia. (XHTV)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A truck drives in the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia, July 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-MOON LANDSCAPE

(220723) -- SWAKOPMUND, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows the scenery of the Moon Landscape scenic area in Swakopmund, Namibia. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-TOURISM

(220526) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), May 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a market in Swakopmund, Namibia, on May 26, 2022. Namibia expects over 500,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, up from 354,508 arrivals recorded in 2021, Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta said Thursday in a statement. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)

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NAMIBIA-SWAKOPMUND-TOURISM

(220526) -- SWAKOPMUND (NAMIBIA), May 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at the seaside in Swakopmund, Namibia, on May 26, 2022. Namibia expects over 500,000 international tourist arrivals in 2022, up from 354,508 arrivals recorded in 2021, Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta said Thursday in a statement. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)