Swedish Youth Visit
From February 22nd- 26th Swedish youth from Hoor in Sweden came to Luderitz. This visit was specifically for the purpose of exchanging youth with
the Hoor Kommun of Sweden. Their first visit was in September 2009 and
we visited Sweden from the 25th of October, 2009 to the 2nd of
November, 2009.
This visit entailed briefingmeetings with the Head [...]
CAFO Donation
On the 17th of March, CAFO Luderitz made another generous donation to the Orphans and Vulnerable Children of Luderitz.
They donated a cheque of N$20468.00 to Luderitz Senior Secondary School to pay the OVCs’ school development funds and exam fees.
At the Handing Over Ceremony, Rev. J.A. Scholtz (Chairperson of CAFO, Luderitz) emphasized that the organization is [...]
Unique Prize for Coastodian Winners
From Monday the 8th of March until the 12th of March, forty two lucky learners that attend Luderitz Secondary School took part in NaDEET’s residential course.
This course was presented to the learners who won 1st Place in the Coastodian Challenge from December. Food and accommodation was provided and the learners took part in many activities [...]
Silence Breaker- Do You Trust Your Partner Completely?
In the age of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, trusting your sexual partner is vital, not just to your relationship but possibly to your life.
You’ve just started seeing someone absolutely gorgeous. He’s on the same wavelength, considerate and crazy about you too. You can’t wait to see him again but most of all, let’s [...]
Waterfront
I write this editorial with an overwhelming sense of excitement and optimism about this year’s Lüderitz Crayfish Festival. Since inception in 2008, this initiative has set a superb tone for the renewal of Lüderitz’s economy. The Lüderitz Waterfront is proud once again to announce the hosting of the 3rd Annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival which [...]
Crafts at New Gallery
An art day was held at Kolmanskoppe’s new art gallery on Saturday March 6th, for adults. Activities included origami, sketching, clay pinch pots and a dance class. The event was well attended, and the money raised went towards Brightstart Montessori School. Saturday combined the art day with the official opening of Kolmanskoppe Art Gallery, which [...]
Steps Ahead
On Saturday 13th March Brightstart Montessori School held their annual fun walk. This year the children, parents and teachers took a less travelled route out to Diaz Point which was a 12.5km walk. Children from the pre-primary, lower elementary and upper elementary classes all did the sponsored walk to raise money for the school, leaving [...]
Medical Practice Move
The doctor’s surgery which is currently situated near the old power station, will be moving to the old ‘Coins for Africa’ building on Schintz street in a few months time. The move is taking place so the doctors can have bigger consultation rooms, and was planned before the power station renovations were introduced. There will [...]
Diaz Dance
Diaz Primary School’s annual fundraiser was yet again, a tremendous success. Every year the school hosts a dance with a live band for all the parents, teachers and members of the community. This year, upwards of 400 people attended and all were said to have had, “A ball of a time!” Most of the happy [...]
Let’s Go Back To Our Roots
On the 27th of February, the Ha Ida Oa Cultural Group of Luderitz held a Cultural Day at the Waterfront. There were all sorts of activities and spectacles for patrons to enjoy, such as traditional dances, food, live music and a bouncy castle.
The phrase, “Ha ida oa”, means, “Let’s go back to our roots”. The [...]
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