Build A Healthy Self Esteem
By Ndafa Alpheus
See yourself as having value. See yourself as having the key to what is needed in this world. Treat yourself with the highest respect. No one will treat you with more respect than you treat yourself. Employ self-discipline to follow through with any endeavor. Give yourself positive support by praising yourself for [...]
Good News To The Poor!
By Reverend Jan Scholtz
Poverty is a wretched thing. Yes, in the monastic tradition we praise simplicity of life. We say people should make do with what they have, not seeking to be swallowed up by materialistic desire. But we have NO RIGHT to glamorize poverty. Very often, many of us, from forums in the international [...]
LĂĽderitz Develops
The Waterfront Development Company (Pty) Ltd. Released their “Waterfront Phase II” plan several months ago. This plan includes redeveloping a substantial portion of the coastal area.
The plans include a 4 star hotel, 40 two to three bedroom residential apartments and a retail venue in the area from Ritzi’s all the way up hafenstreet towards the [...]
Film Commission Promotes Namibia On Location Trade Show in Los Angeles
For the first time Namibia was represented at the world’s biggest film location fair in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, this year. A delegation of the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) and local filmmakers promoted Namibia as an attractive destination to expert visitors from the movie business. The trade show featured almost 200 film commissions from 35 [...]
Sailing Pretty
For the historically inclined traveller Luderitz offers a wealth of interesting activities and sights, from its German architecture (unsurprisingly rather popular with German visitors) to the ghost town of Kolmanskop that lies a few kilometres in land. However, for those who prefer entertainment of a more up to date nature the daily yacht trips that [...]
Karate Zen LĂĽderitz Club
On Saturday, 25 April, the Luderitz Karate-Zen Club had a grading at its dojo in the TransNamib complex in Luderitz. Presiding over the grading were Sensei Bonnie Kabozu, founder and instructor of the club, and Sensei Freddie Mwiya, who was visiting from Oshakati. This was the first grading of 2009. All 25 students trained vigorously [...]
LĂĽderitz Talent Performs At The Nest Hotel
Friday the 24th of April – The Nest hotel is occupied by a group of children and a piano, all placed in the diamond hall to attend Retta Calitz’s concert. This concert is a result of the piano lessons she offers for children, they demonstrate what they have been learning over the last few months.
The [...]
Bellies Full At Bogenfels
Named after the great stone archway hidden in the depths of the Sperrgebiet territory, Bogenfels Restaurant is one of Luderitz’s lesser known gems. Located along the road heading out of town, the restaurant boasts a friendly ambience and simple, classic decor. Each of the meticulously laid tables is separated by partitions of deep red wall, [...]
Break The Silence
Written by Gregory De Vries
Sexual and reproductive rights apply to all individuals regardless of HIV status. Yet more often than not the rights of HIV positive women are not recognized or given priority.
Why in the world would I say a thing like this? Many men and women may ask. Cultural practices often tightly restrict and [...]
LĂĽderitz Wind Farm Not Yet Under Construction
Over the past twenty years Global Warming has become a worldwide buzz word; millions of dollars have been poured into research, prevention and, perhaps most importantly, renewable energy sources. However, it is only recently that global warming has fallen into the spotlight in Southern Africa which is why The Buchter News is proud to announce [...]
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