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Aunque sus ciudades palpitan, el Atlántico ruge, los pueblos cantan y el viento ulula entre las dunas, Namibia es un país donde el vacío se deja escuchar. Ya sea en busca de sus pueblos nativos por los desiertos del Kalahari y el viejo Namib, explorando los grandes cauces en las proximidades de Angola o tras las huellas de leones, rinocerontes y jirafas, esta joven nación del suroeste africano invita a callar y escuchar con atención. En compañía del escritor José Luis Espina emprendemos una gran travesía a través de los relatos e ilustraciones que componen su libro 'Namibia. Apuntes ilustrados de un cuaderno de viajes' (Àfriques Edicions). A nuestra ruta, que parte de la capital, Windhoek, se unen también veteranos residentes como el traductor Jesús Lasso, docente de la Universidad de Namibia, o el profesor de español Mario Prada. Nos acercamos al sorprendente pueblo himba y a las localidades costeras de Walvis Bay y Swakopmund, de inevitable aire colonial alemán. Además, la guía de safaris Esther Murciano nos muestra la diversidad de flora y fauna del gran parque nacional Etosha. Con el sudafricano Pierre Swanepoel, consultor de la agencia Explore Africa Travel, desentrañamos los misterios de la famosa Costa de los Esqueletos y recorremos el cañón del río Fish, el segundo más grande del mundo tras el cañón del Colorado. Tampoco pasamos por alto otros paisajes imprescindibles como Sossusvlei, Deadvlei o la montaña de Spitzkoppe.Escuchar audio

Aunque sus ciudades palpitan, el Atlántico ruge, los pueblos cantan y el viento ulula entre las dunas, Namibia es un país donde el vacío se deja escuchar. Ya sea en busca de sus pueblos nativos por los desiertos del Kalahari y el viejo Namib, explorando los grandes cauces en las proximidades de Angola o tras las huellas de leones, rinocerontes y jirafas, esta joven nación del suroeste africano invita a callar y escuchar con atención. En compañía del escritor José Luis Espina emprendemos una gran travesía a través de los relatos e ilustraciones que componen su libro 'Namibia. Apuntes ilustrados de un cuaderno de viajes' (Àfriques Edicions). A nuestra ruta, que parte de la capital, Windhoek, se unen también veteranos residentes como el traductor Jesús Lasso, docente de la Universidad de Namibia, o el profesor de español Mario Prada. Nos acercamos al sorprendente pueblo himba y a las localidades costeras de Walvis Bay y Swakopmund, de inevitable aire colonial alemán. Además, la guía de safaris Esther Murciano nos muestra la diversidad de flora y fauna del gran parque nacional Etosha. Con el sudafricano Pierre Swanepoel, consultor de la agencia Explore Africa Travel, desentrañamos los misterios de la famosa Costa de los Esqueletos y recorremos el cañón del río Fish, el segundo más grande del mundo tras el cañón del Colorado. Tampoco pasamos por alto otros paisajes imprescindibles como Sossusvlei, Deadvlei o la montaña de Spitzkoppe. Escuchar audio

 In this episode, we are joined by Naude Dreyer, co-founder of Ocean Conservation Namibia, whose high-stakes seal rescues have captured global attention. From Namibia's Walvis Bay, Naude and his small team are fighting the rising tide of ocean plastic and ghost fishing gear—threats that silently strangle thousands of marine animals each year.But there's a new twist to the challenge: rabies is emerging in Southern Africa's seal population, raising concerns for both animal and human health. Naude shares how they navigate this strange and little-understood development out in the field.We also explore the extreme physical fitness and mental toughness required to carry out these rescues - sprinting across difficult terrain, handling panicked 300-pound animals, and staying calm in unpredictable, often dangerous conditions.To learn more about Ocean Conservation Namibia, visit ocnamibia.org and follow their rescue work on Instagram @oceannamibia.

Tatooine in and hear Mel and Simon recap Bells Parade and Kedron, as well as the galaxy of launches and roving reports from across the universe (Victoria juniors in Glasgow, Walvis Bay in Namibia and Warwick in Qld). Then Rachel brings us some clubs from around the cantina. It's a longer one this time, for an adventure far, far away.      

Global Petroleum (AIM:GBP) executive chairman Daniel Page highlights the company's strategic direction and future plans in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. The UK-listed exploration company is undergoing a significant restructuring, led by Page and the new board since their appointment in November. The company holds legacy assets in Namibia and Italy and has entered into a promising joint venture in the Eastern Mediterranean with Cynergy East Med LLC. This partnership is set to capitalize on substantial opportunities in the region, further energized by recent announcements from BP and NOC. Global Petroleum is focusing on producing assets, aiming to leverage the Eastern Mediterranean's potential to enhance shareholder value. Page discussed the company's approach to its legacy assets, including a 78% interest in an exploration license in Walvis Bay, Namibia, emphasizing the importance of financial discipline and a thorough technical review to maximize shareholder returns. The company is actively exploring opportunities in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean, committed to asset diversification across these regions. Financially, Global Petroleum is in a stronger position, with improved cost management and a strategic focus on achieving cash flow positive status. Page said the board's decisions are driven by financial discipline and the goal of enhancing shareholder value within a reasonable timeframe. He also highlighted the alignment between the directors' interests and shareholder value, noting their significant investment in the company and a compensation structure focused on long-term equity and options rather than immediate cash rewards. ‌ #GlobalPetroleum #OilAndGas #EnergySector #ExplorationCompany #EasternMediterranean #OilExploration #EnergyInvestment #ShareholderValue #FinancialDiscipline #LegacyAssets #NamibiaOil #ItalyOil #JointVenture #SynergyEastMediterranean #EnergyMarket #PetroleumExploration #InvestingInEnergy #UKListedCompany #GlobalPetroleumInterview #DanielPage #GlobalPetroleum #OilAndGas #EnergyExploration #NamibiaOil #EasternMediterranean #InvestmentOpportunity #EnergySector #PetroleumExploration #ShareholderValue #FinancialPrudence #PortfolioDiversification #EnergyMarket #GlobalEnergy #StrategicPartnerships #ExecutiveInterview #ProactiveLondon #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Namibië se onder-19 Walvis Bay Salt Eagles is besig om voor te berei vir hul eerste IKR Onder-19 Krieket Wêreldbeker groepwedstryd Maandag op die Diamond Oval in Kimberley, Suid-Afrika teen Australië. Die toernooi begin vandag. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Alexander Volschenk, die span se kaptein, gesels oor die emosies in die kamp voor hulle eerste wedstryd en of hulle enige kommer het oor die weerstoestande en spelersaanpassing.

On November 8th, the governments of Namibia and China launched the China-Namibia paired hospital cooperation mechanism at Walvis Bay Hospital, in the port town of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Chen Zhengfang, Director of Cooperation, Health Commission of Zhejiang Province, Dr Augusto Gawab, Director of Walvis Bay Hospital share more insights on how the initiative aims to enhance healthcare services in Namibia. Later in the discussion, Anna Jonas, Erongo Region Health Director joins in to express her gratitude for this collaboration between China and Namibia and encourages both sides to continue their joint efforts.

In a recent interview with Proactive London, Jeremy Asher, the CEO and Chairman of Tower Resources PLC (LON:TRP), provided insights into the company's operations and future prospects. Tower Resources is an oil and gas company, primarily focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa, with significant assets offshore in Cameroon, Namibia, and South Africa. The company's immediate attention is on Cameroon, where they are working on an appraisal well that promises to be a future producer. This well represents a transformative step towards revenue generation for the company. In Namibia, Tower Resources is preparing for the acquisition of 3D seismic in the Walvis Bay area, covering approximately 23-24,000 acres. Meanwhile, in South Africa, they have a joint venture with New Age. Asher also highlighted the strength and experience of the Tower team, emphasising their collective vision to transition from a pre-revenue company to one with significant production, primarily in Cameroon. #ProactiveInvestors #TowerResources #JeremyAsher #oilandgas #SubSaharanAfrica #cameroon #namibia #southafrica #energyindustry #offshoredrilling #CompanyInsights #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

In Namibia, there are only three people per square kilometre, the top income tax rate is 37%, citizens pay no capital gains tax, and there is no estate duty to be paid. Added to this low population density and tax regime are abundant natural resources and low crime rates, which is why our neighbouring country in the desert is being tipped to be the next hot spot for dollar millionaires by wealth analysts at New World Health (NWH). In an interview with Biznews, Head of Research at NWH, Andrew Amoils said hat Namibia shares many traits with Australia and could be described as the Australia of Africa. He says it is becoming a popular retirement destination, especially in parts of Windhoek and the areas between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, where lifestyle estates are on the rise. If South Africa was safe and followed Namibia's capital gains tax and estate duty policies, he said, it would be one of the wealthiest countries in the world in a decade

So here we are, the sound of peace settled over Ovamboland, it was the end of 1988. The South Africans were actually in a much better position than it appeared. Yes, they were losing Namibia, and were going to also lose their vital strategic port of Walvis Bay. Still, UNITA was left out of the discussion, they would continue to fight against the Angolan MPLA. In 1978 the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution SR 435/78 — and from then on Pretoria led the UN on a merry dance by increasing it's military involvement in Angola, not decreasing. The United States joined the South Africans in calling for the Cuban withdrawal from the country to be part of any future negotiations. This had eventually led to the dramatic signing on the 22nd December 1988 of the implementation of SR 435/78 with a period of transition set down to begin on April 1st 1989. Elections would be held in Namibia by November 1989, and by mid-1990 Namibia would be independent. But from earlier, by early August 1988, the South Africans had begun a process of withdrawing its troops from southern Angola. On 30 August 1988, the last of the South African troops crossed a temporary steel bridge into SWA/Namibia watched by the world's media and the Joint Monitoring Commission, 36 hours early than the planned time. A convoy of fifty vehicles with around thousand soldiers crossed over singing battle songs. After officers of the three countries walked across the bridge, the South African sappers begun to dismantle the temporary steel bridge. There was a prickly round of discussions about the United Nations Transition Assistance Group or UNTAG. The role of the UN was reduced in early 1989 when the Security Council decided to cut the military component of UNTAG from 7500 to 4650. Originally the permanent members wanted to cut this still further, but the non-aligned movement, the Organisation of African Unity, the Namibian Council of Churches and most Nordic countries were opposed to further cuts - they were really worried about the South Africans. Hundreds of SWAPO guerrillas suddenly began streaming across the border on the 1st April 1989 in large groups of fifty or more. The flood was picked up by elements of the SWATF and police, and alerted the South Africans. Pretoria was stung into action, and shouted foul as the aggrieved party, calling for the UN to deal with what they saw as an obvious attempt by SWAPO to take advantage of their pullout. UNTAG was enjoying demonstrations and celebrations throughout Namibia, when the Administrator-General told the Special Representative that further armed SWAPO personnel had crossed the border and firefights and contacts were occurring on a broad front throughout the Ovambo area of northern Namibia. A series of similar reports came in during the first and second indicating military action and casualties on a scale not seen for many years in the Namibian conflict.

Namibia is the best jurisdiction in Africa in which to mine, Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen told the Junior Indaba on Tuesday. London Aim-listed tin, tantalum and now lithium mining company recalled how it had looked across African jurisdictions when initially pursuing tin-mining opportunities and had found Namibia to be a cut above. (Also watch attached Creamer Media video.) “Namibia is easy stock. I'm a miner not a politician, but I can tell you that Namibia's a very happy place for our money. I can't say enough good things about being invested in Namibia and Namibia's geology is absolutely fascinating, the Erongo region in particular,” Viljoen told the indaba, chaired by mining luminary Bernard Swanepoel. Erongo is one of the 14 regions of Namibia. Its capital, Swakopmund, is named after Mount Erongo, a well-known landmark in Namibia and in this area. Erongo contains the municipalities of Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Henties Bay and Omaruru, as well as the towns Arandis, Karibib and Usakos. “You've got these pegmatite belts, which are not uncommon. But these pegmatite belts are quite unique in Namibia in that they run for hundreds of kilometres, east and west, and they swarm all the way up and down the coast,” Viljoen told the indaba covered by Mining Weekly. Usually pegmatite belts pinch out after a couple of hundred metres to a kilometre. “But Namibia's are just incredibly long and incredibly thick, hundreds of metres thick. When we picked up the licences, we picked up the old licence areas because there was a lot of geological data and the biggest of those old mining areas was the old Uis tin mine, that was once an Iscor asset.” Iscor was formerly South Africa's State-owned steelmaking enterprise that was unbundled and sold. There was a huge amount of data that allowed Andrada, formerly AfriTin, to get stuck in. What the old-timers would do is they would follow the pegmatite belts, find where they outcropped and open a pit. As they mined over 12 historic pits, Andrada had the benefit of that historic reserve. It did a confirmatory drilling programme concurrent with developing the plant and at the biggest of the historic pits, it did down dip extensions, to find that the orebody was 70% bigger that had been historically declared. The company also tested for a variety of different elements that are typically within pegmatite and what it found that associated with one of the biggest tin deposits by inventory size is also one of the biggest lithium deposits. It still has another 900 holes to confirm, which were displayed on a satellite image. “Where this becomes just so fantastically huge for us is that all those orange marks on the satellite image are pegmatite. We've got another 180 outcropping pegmatites within our licence area. The extent of our mineralisation is huge,” said Viljoen. Andrada has gone into production on a shoestring with the help of South African engineers and has embarked on an expansion project to increase capacity and become a polymetallic producer of lithium, tin, and tantalum. “But by far amongst everything we're doing, lithium is really taking centre stage,” said Viljoen. Steps are now being taken to sell the lithium concentrate being produced into industrial and chemical markets.

Episode 141 overviewIn Episode 141, You wouldn't believe how many kg's of Fresh produce P&O have sourced in WA in the 2 months that Pacific Explorer has called Fremantle home. From melons to milk, we share it all and delve into the produce used on Holland America Line's recent world cruise. Chris shares some further history around P&O Australia and challenges Baz with a listener's Fact or Fiction PLUS the latest cruise news from around the world.Fast FactsDuring her two-month home season in WA, 40,000 litres of fresh milk and 100,000 kilograms of local produce are used on board, including:30,000 kgs of melons10,000 kgs of tomatoes9,000 kgs of potatoes8,000 kgs of lettuce6,000 kgs of carrots4,000 kgs of apples3,000 kgs of eggplantSupport the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhRun for a Reason – This year Chris will Run for a Reason, raising money for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Family Centre is a unique WA based home away from home for people with type 1. The team work alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, to support them to live a full and rewarding life. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/gjs7jXXjCruise NewsOceania Vista officially named and christenedOceania Cruises' leadership team including Founder Frank Del Rio, stood alongside celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis – God Mother, as they christened our highly anticipated first Allura Class ship, Vista. Being the first new ship to our fleet in over a decade, the 67,000 tonne masterpiece was everything and more that staff, crew, guests and travel partners alike could have imagined. If you missed the live event, click the link below to watch the recording of the christening, including the bottle-breaking ceremony.https://vimeo.com/826284546/9062172fd6?share=copyCarnival Ship Helps Group After Boat CapsizesCarnival Dream's crew helped rescue 17 people stranded in the Belize Channel Wednesday, after the group's boat capsized. Carnival Dream was heading for Cozumel, Mexico, when the ship's officers spotted the capsized boat and the group in distress.Carnival Dream Captain Francesco Fiorentino's officers and crew immediately alerted the Belize Coast Guard, lowered one of its shipboard tenders into the water in conjunction with local Belize tenders, and helped to safely recovered all 17 people.Each member of the group rescued was in good condition before a transfer with the Belize Coast Guard was coordinated.Carnival Dream resumed its voyage, continuing on to Cozumel as scheduled. The ship departed Galveston, Tex. May 14 for a six-day sailing, and will return May 20.Explora Journeys Announces Owner's Residence On Board Explora IExplora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, today unveiled the design of its Owner's Residence on board EXPLORA I, the first of up to six luxury ships. The Owner's Residence creates the largest living space on board, featuring multiple harmonious spaces to relax, entertain and unwind while enjoying panoramic ocean views from the private outdoor terrace, extending over the full ship's width.The luxurious living space spans over 280 sqm (3,014 sq ft), comprising a spacious suite area of 155 sqm (1,668 sq ft) and a 125 sqm (1,345 sq ft) outdoor terrace, complete with an infinity whirlpool and a dining table for eight guests.In addition, guests staying in the Owner's Residence will enjoy roundtrip home to airport ground transfers, a complimentary pre- or post-journey hotel night, and roundtrip transfers from/to hotel and port. They will also have one private driver ashore subject to availability, and unlimited priority reservations for all culinary venues.The Owner's Residence on board EXPLORA I is available for a maximum capacity of three adults or two adults and one child under 18 years old.The naming ceremony for EXPLORA I will take place in Civitavecchia near Rome, Italy on 8 July, followed by her Maiden Journey departing on 17 July from Southampton, UK for a 15-night sailing into Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle to Copenhagen, Denmark.Swan Hellenic, Philippe Cousteau Foundation and SDG4MED Join Forces to Restore Ocean HealthSwan Hellenic's environmentally advanced expedition cruise ship SH Vega hosted the signing ceremony of an agreement by which Swan Hellenic, the Philippe Cousteau Foundation and SDG4MED engage to contribute jointly to the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”. Under the agreement, Swan Hellenic commits to provide its fleet for use as “ships of opportunity”, enabling the foundations' scientists to gauge the health of our Blue Planet in its most remote and pristine regions, including Arctic, Antarctica and Africa coasts, where the Swan Hellenic fleet is, of course present for several months every year.In late 2021, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU mandated the Commission to accelerate Ocean and Water health conservation and restoration worldwide. The resulting EU Mission is a coordinated effort to pool the necessary financial, scientific and operational resources.The three organisations were among the first in the world to endorse the Mission Charter, which aims to create a sustainable, carbon-neutral, circular blue economy that plays a key role in achieving climate neutrality, since the oceans are major carbon sinks, protect biodiversity and foster economic prosperity, being expected to generate €2.5 trillion per year by 2030. The Mission 2030 targets include a 30% reduction in marine microplastics and the deployment of EU carbon neutral, circular blue economy communities.Costa partners with bioLNG powered truck to supply Costa Firenze in northern Europe Costa Cruises has signed an agreement with LC3 Trasporti to start using bio-LNG-powered trucks to transport supplies needed by its cruise ships.The collaboration between the two Italian companies will officially begin on May 19, when the Costa Firenze ship will call for the first time in the port of Kiel, Germany, from where she will depart weekly until mid-September to offer seven-day cruises to the Norwegian fjords.The supply of goods needed by the ship, such as some types of food, beverages, and technical supplies, will be transported from Costa Cruises' warehouses in Genoa to Kiel using LC3 Transport trucks powered by bio-LNG, the liquefied biomethane obtained by refining waste from the livestock industry.The use of this alternative fuel for the road transport of goods will cut CO2 emissions by almost 90 percent, and particulate emissions by almost 100 percent as compared to a conventional Euro VI diesel vehicle.Holland America Line's First Grand World Voyage Since 2020 Successfully Concludes after 128 Days, 57 Port Visits and 34,651 Nautical MilesHolland America Line's 2023 Grand World Voyage concluded today at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 128 days after it departed from the port Jan. 3, 2023. This is the first Grand World Voyage the cruise line has operated since 2020 and the 59th since its first world cruise departed aboard Statendam Jan. 7, 1958.During Zuiderdam's journey around the world, the ship visited 57 ports in 30 countries on four continents and cruised 35,651 nautical miles (39,875 land miles). Highlights included funds raised for Bernhard Nordkamp Centre in Namibia, Africa; blankets knitted by guests for Project Linus; and celebrating the company's 150th Anniversary in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha.Guests Raise Funds and Knit for a CauseZuiderdam guests raised $10,000 for The Bernhard Nordkamp Centre in Namibia, which was presented to the organization during the ship's call at Walvis Bay. The BNC services approximately 150 kids in grades one through seven who come in after their school day to receive support, food, additional education and positive social interaction.Continuing a tradition that began more than a decade ago on the Grand World Voyage, guests made 618 blankets for Project Linus throughout the sailing. Nearly 75 blanketeers and 20 non-knitting volunteers participated in the Project Linus endeavor this year. With yarn brought on by guests, donated prior to departure and funds given by Holland America Line, guests of all knitting and crocheting abilities made blankets for children in the United States who are ill, traumatized or otherwise in need.Organized this year by guests Gail and Marty Gottlieb, the couple drove a U-Haul truck to Port Everglades for the start of the Grand World Voyage with one-million yards of yarn in over 40 different colors, along with hooks, needles and ball winders. The blankets will be picked up by the local South Florida chapter of Project Linus at the port.Themed Events and Culinary DelightsDuring the voyage, guests dressed to the nines for events that featured a Grand Masquerade, Derby Night, Casino Royale, Mardi Gras Night of Music and “Once Upon a Time.”  More than a dozen casual, themed evenings around Lido pool included a glamp out, Burgers and Beer, Grand Fair, surprise party with the ship's team members, Biergarten Festival, “Let Them Eat Cake” and “An Evening in France.”2023 Grand World Voyage Highlights and Fun Facts:Zuiderdam visited imaginary Null Island (0°N/S & 0°E/W) where the equator crosses the Prime Meridian and visitors became an Emerald Shellback, the rarest shellback (a sailor who has crossed the equator) designation.On April 18, Antorcha visited the ship in Amsterdam during an overnight call to celebrate the company's 150th Anniversary.Guests indulged in 31,248 bottles of wine and champagne.200,606 lbs. of fresh vegetables and 173,903 lbs. of fresh fruit were consumed.40,905 fresh eggs were scrambled, poached and used as ingredients.Guests drank 133,293 soft drinks.The ship served nearly 200,000 lbs. of meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, veal).Guests enjoyed 56,306 lbs. of seafood.7,793 tea bags were used to brew a cuppa, as well as 3,277 bags of coffee.More than $200,000 in foreign currencies were exchanged.New Star Princess and Sun Princess Headline 2025 Europe Cruises & Cruisetours Season as Princess Cruises Celebrates 40th Anniversary Sailing in the MediterraneanPrincess Cruises is celebrating its 40th anniversary sailing the Mediterranean by featuring two of its newest and largest ships there in 2025 – Star Princess and Sun Princess.The 2025 cruises and cruisetours season offers travellers looking for the ultimate European adventure abundant natural beauty, history and traditions, combined with diverse cultures, all while enjoying a relaxed, stress-free travel experience on six beautiful Princess cruise ships: NEW! Star Princess and NEW! Sun Princess, plus Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Regal Princess and Emerald Princess.Voyages aboard ships sailing out of Southampton UK (London) in 2025 – Sky Princess, Regal Princess and Emerald Princess – go on sale May 25, while sailings on Mediterranean-based ships – Star Princess (NEW), Sun Princess (NEW) and Majestic Princess go on sale June 1.Princess first set sail in the Mediterranean in 1985, and to celebrate the 40th anniversary the new Star Princess joins sister-ship Sun Princess in the Mediterranean for her debut season of cruising. Her maiden voyages depart August 4, 2025, sailing a nine-day Grand Mediterranean voyage to Italy and Greece roundtrip from Rome, followed by a variety of 10-day cruises, also roundtrip from Rome, that visit iconic destinations such as Florence, Barcelona and Mykonos.Both of the cruise line's newest ships offer next-generation features, host 4,300 guests, offer more than 1,500 balconies and 29 restaurants and bars throughout 21 decks. Their ground-breaking design centres on a glass sphere that infuses the Piazza with light and connects guests with dynamic views of the world. 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Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Lori from Holland America for this week's cruise chat. . Lori did an excellent brand overview and discussed the advantages of cruising with Holland America. . Holland America has 11 ships currently in their fleet. With Holland's indoor music walk, you can dance the night away to any style of music that fits you. . If you prefer a quiet side of life, you can go to their library and borrow a book. Holland has amazing restaurants for those of us who love food! From Steakhouses to Italian, Holland has it all! . Holland has great Alaska cruises, and you need to stay in Alaska for a few days before or after your cruise to experience Alaska the way it is meant to be experienced. I LOVE the 28-Day Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice Itinerary. This cruise is only offered once, and we need to go! It visits SEATTLE, Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, Juneau, Prince Rupert, TRACY ARM FJORD, Haines, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Valdez, Prince Wiliam Sound, Dutch Harbor. Kodiak, Homer. Anchorage, Seward, Nome, College Fjord, Little Diomede Island. This goes above the arctic circle. You will see so much of Alaska! . Another Itinerary only offered once is ~ Canada, New England, with Iceland. This visits: Boston, Massachusetts, US, Portland, Maine, US, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, Red Bay, Labrador, Canada, Qaqortoq, Greenland, Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Isafjordur, Iceland, Akureyri, Iceland, eydisfjordur, Iceland, Djupivogur, Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Grundarfjordur, Iceland, Nanortalik, Greenland, St Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Bar Harbor, Maine, US, Boston, Massachusetts, US. . How about a 73-day Grand Africa Voyage? So often we don't think about combining cruises and safari but Holland has put those two together for us! This cruise goes to: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Agadir, Morocco, La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia, Souda (Chania), Greece, Limassol, Cyprus, Suez Canal At Port Said, Transit The Suez Canal, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Aqaba (For Petra), Jordan, Safaga, Egypt, Crossing The Equator, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Mamoudzou, Mayotte, Andoany (Hell-Ville), Nosy-Be, Madagascar, Maputo, Mozambique, Richards Bay, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Luderitz, Namibia, Walvis Bay, Namibia, Luanda, Angola, Takoradi, Ghana, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Banjul, Gambia, Dakar, Senegal, Mindelo, Cape Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US. or a 73 day Grand South America and Antarctica voyage. Half Moon Cay, Tortola, Grand Cayman, Dominicam Barbados, Puerto Limón, Tobago, Devil's Island, PANAMA CANAL, Boca da Valeria, EQUATOR, Manta (Quito), Manaus, Fortaleza, Guayaquil (Quito), AMAZON RIVER, Santarém, Salaverry (Trujillo), Parintins, Alter do Chão, Callao (Lima), General San Martin (Pisco), A Salvador da Bahia, Coquimbo (La Serena), San Antonio (Santiago), lela Rébincon Cruceo, Buenos AiresArmação dos Búzios, Rio de Janeiro-Punta del Este, Montevideo, Castro, CHILEAN FJORDS, AMALIA OR BRUJO GLACIER, SARMIENTO CHANNELSTRAIT OF MAGELLAN, COCKBURN & BEAGLE CHANNELS, GLACIER ALLEY, Ushuaia, CAPE HORN/DRAKE PASSAGE, Punta Stanley, Falkland Islands. . . If you want to learn more about Holland America or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want see this video HERE is our YouTube Channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Holland #HollandAmerica #exploretheocean #HollandAmericaTravelAgent #travelagent #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #CanadianTravelAgent

Episode 133In episode 133, Chris updates us on his recent voyage and lectures on Queen Victoria, Baz wins this weeks Fact or Fiction and of course another week of news from the global cruise industry. Listener Garry sends shares images of Queen Victoria and MSC Poesia both in Sydney as part of their respective world cruises.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhRun for a Reason – This year Chris will Run for a Reason, raising money for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Family Centre is a unique WA based home away from home for people with type 1. The team work alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, to support them to live a full and rewarding life. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/gjs7jXXjCruise NewsCunard announces Queen Anne's maiden visit to Australia as part of its 2024/25 Australia and New Zealand seasonQueen Elizabeth's record 131-day residency features circumnavigation of Australia, new sailings to Queensland and the South PacificEmbark on an extraordinary adventure next year thanks to luxury cruise line Cunard's new 2024/25 programme featuring Queen Elizabeth's highly anticipated Australia and New Zealand season and Alaska sailings, Queen Anne's maiden world voyage and a South American adventure aboard Queen Victoria.Queen Elizabeth – from Alaska to AustraliaDeparting from Vancouver on a series of voyages between May and September 2024, Queen Elizabeth invites guests to immerse themselves in a world of skyscraper-tall glaciers and mirror-like waters. Guests can discover the vibrant cultures and local traditions. A number of voyages visit the jewel in Alaska's crown, the Glacier Bay National Park, and Hubbard Glacier, another stunning highlight.Following her Alaska season, Queen Elizabeth will sail from San Francisco via Hawaii and Samoa to New Zealand and Australian shores (Q430), where she will spend a record 131 days. From early October 2024, she will embark on a series of extraordinary voyages from Sydney. Highlights include a 30-night Australian Circumnavigation (Q431B) calling into capital cities and hidden regional gems such as Broome whilst offering plenty of time to enjoy Cunard's signature experiences on board. The sought-after Christmas and New Year's voyage to New Zealand (Q501) is a journey of celebrations featuring a traditional Cunard Christmas and the opportunity for guests to be amongst the first in the world to welcome the new year during an overnight stay in Auckland. In addition to stunning Tasmania, Queensland and New Zealand itineraries, the 15-night South Pacific sailings (Q504) is a fantastic way to explore magnificent Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.Queen Elizabeth will then head to Japan, where highlights include a nine-night Golden Week voyage and a 19-night Grand Voyage to Nagasaki, Yokohama – the gateway to neon-lit Tokyo, and Osaka.Queen Anne's maiden calls Down UnderCunard's latest programme will also include a number of firsts for its newest ship Queen Anne, including her maiden visit to Australia and New Zealand.In January 2025, Queen Anne will embark on her first-ever World Voyage. Guests can experience the trip of a lifetime, spending 107 nights on board, visiting more than 30 ports in five continents (H504C). Nine overnight calls are also included, in ports such as San Francisco, Honolulu and Singapore, offering guests further opportunities to explore these destinations.From Honolulu, Queen Anne will make her way to Auckland via Samoa and Tonga, before crossing to Sydney (H506C, Auckland to Sydney, five nights) and sailing along Australia's magnificent east coast to Hong Kong with maiden calls in Brisbane, the Whitsunday Islands, Cairns and Darwin (H507, Sydney to Hong Kong, 19 nights).All four QueensInspired by the ever popular three Queens phenomenon, Cunard now offers a trip of a lifetime across all four Queens. Guests can join an extraordinary 38-night adventure starting in the European summer with a voyage around the Mediterranean on board Queen Victoria (V414C), then embarking on Cunard's new ship Queen Anne (H414B) for a voyage from Rome to Southampton before taking an iconic Transatlantic Crossing on Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 (M418). After sailing into New York as dawn breaks, guests will then fly to Vancouver to finish the final leg of the Four Queens Adventure by exploring glaciers, wildlife and the jaw dropping terrains of Alaska, with 10 nights on Queen Elizabeth (Q421).Queen Mary 2 and Queen VictoriaBetween January and May 2025, the fleet's flagship Queen Mary 2 will combine her unique Transatlantic Crossings with visits to multiple sun-kissed destinations across Europe and the Americas, while Queen Victoria embarks on an incredible 78-night South American adventure from Southampton to the warm shores of Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador (V503B).The programme includes over 130 voyages to 159 destinations across Cunard's four Queens, including 30 maiden calls for Queen Anne and five fleet maiden calls for Queen Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth's Australia voyages will be available to book from 9am AEDT on 15 March 2023 exclusively for Cunard World Club Members. General sale of Queen Elizabeth's Australia residency begins at 9am AEDT on 16 March 2023. All other voyages will be available to book from 12am AEDT on 16 March exclusively for Cunard World Club Members. General sale begins at 12am AEDT on 17 March.P&O Cruises announces new entertainment partner and Arvia godmotherNicole Scherzinger to create spectacular shows for P&O Cruises and name new ship Arvia Multi award-winning performer Nicole Scherzinger is to create spectacular music and dance extravaganzas for P&O Cruises in an exclusive entertainment partnership.As part of a wider collaboration, the lead singer of one of the world's biggest girl bands, The Pussycat Dolls, will also name P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia in a world-first beachside ceremony on March 16, 2023 in Barbados.Arvia's naming ceremony will be broadcast live on YouTube on Thursday March 16, 2023 at 7pmTo watch the event live on YouTube please go to – https://bit.ly/arviasnamingceremonyMore details of the shows to be created by Nicole Scherzinger on Arvia and Iona will be revealed later this year.Carnival adds fourth ship to Galverston Carnival Cruise Line announced today it is expanding its offerings in Galveston, Tex., by bringing a fourth ship, Carnival Miracle, to the port that will offer Texas-sized sailings of nine-, 10-, 11- and 12 days beginning in the fall of 2024 through spring 2025. Reservations for these departures are now open for sale.Carnival Miracle will reposition from San Francisco to Galveston on Oct. 1, 2024, and operate a spectacular Carnival Journeys voyage that visits Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Cartagena, Colombia; and a Panama Canal transit.Once in Galveston, Carnival Miracle will offer a series of 19 cruises beginning on Oct. 16, 2024. A sampling of some of the new itineraries now open for sale include:Nine-Day Exotic Western Caribbean Sailing departs Oct. 16, 2024, with stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan; Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico.10-Day Panama Canal Sailing departs Nov. 15, 2024, featuring stops in Cozumel, Mexico; Limon, Costa Rica; Colon, Panama (and tours of the Panama Canal); and Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan.11-Day Exotic Caribbean Sailing departs Nov. 25, 2024, with visits to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Amber Cove; Grand Turk; Princess Cays and Nassau, The Bahamas.12-Day Carnival Journeys Southern Caribbean Sailing departs Jan. 26, 2025, and visits Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Aruba; Bonaire; Curacao; Cozumel. Mexico.The 2,200-guest Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry dock where Carnival's stunning new red, white and blue livery was added to the ship's hull. The livery serves as an homage to the patriotic colors that also represent Carnival, which proudly sails as America's Cruise Line. Carnival Miracle features many of the signature venues guests know and love – from Guy's Burger Joint to the BlueIguana Cantina, the RedFrog and Alchemy bars, as well as WaterWorks Aqua Park and The Punchliner Comedy Club.Carnival Miracle will further diversify Carnival's deployment from Galveston, joining Carnival Breeze, which offers four- and five-day cruises; Carnival Dream, which sails mostly six- and eight-day cruises, and the new Excel-Class Carnival Jubilee featuring a rollercoaster, which arrives this December to begin week-long Western Caribbean sailings.Carnival Legend to Visit Renowned Destinations from Three European Homeports in 2024Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will expand its offering of seasonal European sailings in 2024 and opened reservations for a series of 17 cruises that will take guests to some of the world's most picturesque seaports aboard Carnival Legend. Once the 2024 Europe season is completed, Carnival Legend will mark its return to the U.S. at a new homeport in Tampa, Florida.Carnival Legend's European series begins with a 12-day Transatlantic cruise from Baltimore, Md, on April 15, 2024. This sailing will include visits to Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal; Malaga and Valencia, Spain.From Europe, the ship will operate a wide range of itineraries for guests who want to explore the distinctive beauty and rich culture of the region from three homeports in three different countries: Barcelona, Spain, Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Dover (London), United Kingdom. Among the many sensational itineraries to choose from are:Eight-Day Mediterranean Sailing departs Barcelona, Spain on May 30, 2024, and visits Malta; Messina (Sicily), Italy; Naples (Capri/Pompeii), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; and Toulon (Provence), France.Nine-Day Western Europe Sailing departs Barcelona, Spain on June 7, 2024, and visits Malaga, Sevilla (Cadiz), and La Coruña, Spain; Lisbon and Leixões (Porto), Portugal; and Le Havre (Paris), France.Nine-Day British Isles Sailing departs Dover, UK on June 28, 2024, and visits Holyhead, Wales, UK; Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Liverpool, England; Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Ireland; and Cork (Cobh), Ireland.12-Day Iceland Sailing departs Dover, UK on July 7, 2024, and visits Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Ireland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Grundarfjordur, Iceland; Akureyri, Iceland; Seydisfjordur, Iceland; and Invergordon, Scotland.10-Day Greek Isles Sailing departs Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Aug. 27, 2024, and visits Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Santorini, Greece; Athens, Greece; Katakolon, Greece; Messina (Sicily) and Naples (Capri/Pompeii), Italy.Carnival Legend will sail Europe throughout the summer season and into the fall, departing Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Oct. 26, 2024, and visiting Cartagena, Spain; Funchal (Madeira) and Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal before crossing the Atlantic and stopping in Nassau, The Bahamas before arriving at the ship's new homeport of Tampa, Fla.The 2,200-guest Carnival Legend features several accommodation options, including 50 suites and more than 630 balcony staterooms. Guests will find many of the signature venues they know and love on board – from Guy's Burger Joint to the BlueIguana Cantina, the RedFrog and Alchemy bars, as well as WaterWorks Aqua Park and The Punchliner Comedy Club.In addition, Carnival Glory will sail a 14-day Transatlantic voyage on April 18, 2024, that features several popular European destinations, including Valencia, and Las Palmas (Canary Islands), Spain, before arriving to its new homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla.AIDA call in St. Johns / AntiguaIt's not something you see every day: on February 27, 2023, not one but three AIDA cruise ships moored in the port of St Johns on the Caribbean island of Antigua.The voyages of the three sister ships AIDAdiva, AIDAluna and AIDAperla, which all spend the winter months in Caribbean waters, intersected with each other for once last Monday. The spectacle was not only an exciting event for the guests, the captains also enjoyed the encounter very much: Captain Panagiotis Mantzavinos of AIDAdiva, Captain Sven Gärtner of AIDAluna and Captain Pedro Ziegler of AIDAperla took the opportunity for a meeting among colleagues. The ships' crew organized a party for the guests on the pier with music, drinks and even a FitforDrums workshop.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils brand new 106-night ‘Voyage of ExplorationDeparting from Southampton on 6th January 2025, flagship Bolette will follow a similar route to the first world circumnavigation by explorers Magellan and Elcano in 1519.The cruise, which will take guests to destinations including Brazil, Argentina, French Polynesia, Mauritius and South Africa, will also cruise the south coast of Australia as British navigator Matthew Flinders did in 1801, and will call into places visited by the likes of Captain James Cook and Alexander Selkirk – the Scottish Sailor who was the inspiration for the Robinson Crusoe novel.Itinerary: Southampton, England – Funchal, Madeira – Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Montevideo, Uruguay – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Cruising Magellan Strait – Punta Arenas, Chile – Cruising by Cape Deseado – Cruising Chilean Fjords – Castro, Chile – Valparaiso, Chile – Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile – Cruising by Alejandro Selkirk Island – Hanga Roa (Easter Island), Chile – Cruising by Pitcairn Island – Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia – Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia – Rarotonga, Cook Islands – Crossing the International Date Line – Nuku'alofa, Tonga – Sydney, Australia  – Hobart, Tasmania, Australia – Melbourne, Australia – Albany, Australia – Fremantle (Perth), Australia – Port Louis, Mauritius – Port Réunion, Réunion Island – Gqeberha, South Africa – Cape Town, South Africa – Walvis Bay, Namibia – Jamestown, St Helena – Cruising by Ascension Island – Dakar, Senegal – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Lisbon, Portugal – Southampton, EnglandAnd moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialListen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. 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Namibia's eponymous Namib Desert lines the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 1 500 kilometres between South Africa in the south and Angola in the north. Almost right in the centre of this massive desert belt lies a cluster of towns: The port of Walvis Bay, quaint and historical Swakopmund and the retirement-slash-holiday resort of Henties Bay. These municipalities host some of the most exciting and diverse adventure activities to be found in the country. Whether you're in the market for a relaxing excursion, getting in touch with nature, or for an adrenaline-fuelled experience that will get your blood rushing, you will be spoilt for choice along Namibia's adventure coast.Podcasttravelnamibia

Kate Adie presents stories from Pakistan Ukraine, Gibraltar, Uzbekistan and Namibia More than 100 people were killed in an attack targeting police in a high security mosque in the northern city of Peshawar in Pakistan earlier this week. An investigation is now underway as to how the bomber managed to enter the high-security zone. Caroline Davies went to the city and met some of the survivors. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky has launched a anti-corruption drive, which led to the resignation of several government and regional ministers. James Waterhouse was in Kyiv and said the upheaval marked a shift in the government's narrative, with a new focus on accountability. Gibraltar, the British territory which borders Spain, remains deeply patriotic despite its geographical location. Joe Inwood met the chief minister there and discovered how a simple mispronunciation opened up deeper cultural differences. We visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan, for centuries a major trading hub on the Silk Road. But under the former President Islam Karimov, the country experienced economic stagnation and isolation. His successor is trying to revive the economy by boosting tourism. Heidi Fuller-Love went to visit a shiny new complex near Samarkand - a different world from the heritage sites of the old city. And Stephen Moss explores the sand dunes of the Namib desert - one of the most arid places on earth. He finds that, although Chinese investment in nearby Walvis Bay is reaping returns, the wider ecosystem is under threat. Producers: Serena Tarling, Louise Hidalgo and Arlene Gregorius Editor: China Collins Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross

If you like junior resource companies transitioning from exploration to production, UBQ is exactly what you should be paying attention to, a very young company controlled by seasoned management that has big plans to become a fully operating mining outfit. Ubique's experienced management group has track record of multiple discoveries of deposits worldwide and have just pulled off a major acquisition that will propel this small, early exploration company that just got started into the next level: production, revenue and free cash flow. They are doing this through the acquisition of Namib Lead and Zinc Mining Limited, Namibia, Africa. Namibia is one of the top African countries to operate in. According to the Fraser Institute, there are 25 operating mines, producing over 100 minerals & employing around 15,000 workers. This is a pro mining jurisdiction and they just gave Ubique the green light to proceed with the transaction. Ubique is going to become a miner, possibly as soon as six months from now. Ubique has put itself in the position to potentially generate 10 to 30 Million in annual Cash Flow. Their soon to be Lead-zinc mine was built in 2018-2019 and operated until April 2020. It is as very modern operation and was put into care and maintenance due to health and safety concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is where managements experience comes into play, identifying a very undervalued asset, depressed due to non mining reasons. The Project's mine site and processing facilities consist of an underground mine developed by trackless decline and sub-level stoping to yield 500 tonnes per day of ore.The ore is fed through a conventional crushing, grinding, and floatation plant to produce zinc and lead/silver concentrates which are filtered and dried on site before trucking the concentrate 70 kms to a deep water port with container handling facilities at Walvis Bay, from where the concentrate is shipped to international custom smelters. This is and will be a revenue generating operation. The Mineral Resources statement in 2012and updated in 2017 demonstrates viability for a mine plan. Indicated is 710,300 tonnes grading 7.02% zinc, 2.40% lead and 50 g/t silver plus, and Inferred is 408,700 tonnes grading 5.96% zinc, 2.16% lead and 38 g/t silver. There are many years of production ahead. Ubique has acquired 90% control of a company with a past producing Zinc mine. It is currently on care and maintenance, however it is in great standing and only lacks an operating partner, until now. Having been been given the go ahead from the Namibian Government in support of their transaction, it now only require shareholder and regulatory approval. Have seat and listen to this great interview with Vilhjalmur Thor Vilhjalmsson, Chief Executive Office as he discusses the impact Namibian approval will have on the future of Ubique and their goal of becoming a fully operating mining outfit.

Botswana-listed coal miner Minergy has reported “remarkable growth” in revenue from P193-million in the 2021 financial year, to P425-million in the 2022 financial year. The company achieved the one-million-tonne mark for ore extracted and processed at its Masama coal mine, which is located 60 km northeast of Gaborone, in Botswana, in the year under review. The company started turning a profit in the fourth quarter of the 2022 financial year ended June 30, which sets it on a path for a profitable 2023 financial year. Minergy's operating loss has narrowed to P74-million, against an operating loss of P85-million posted in the prior financial year, mostly owing to the company breaking even in the last quarter. CEO Morné du Plessis describes the reporting year as “historic” in having a challenging first three quarters, followed by an exceptional turnaround in the fourth quarter. He attributes the company's pure coal sales growth, which amounted to P297-million, against pure coal sales of P167-million posted in the prior year, to the many European and Eastern countries looking for alternative sources of supply. As a result, Minergy's high-quality coal became a sought-after commodity. Du Plessis tells Mining Weekly that the cycle of a shortage of energy supplies is poised to continue, particularly if the war in Ukraine persists beyond this year. He believes governments are realising that switching off coal completely is not the way to go if economies are to remain electrified. Du Plessis adds that because many coal mining companies have ceased operations or diversified away from the commodity, it leaves a shortage of coal supply in the market, to which Minergy is well positioned to cater to. Du Plessis explains that the war in Ukraine has led to high coal prices as of end-March, as energy markets have come under severe security of supply pressure. However, he adds that hyperinflationary-like price increases of explosives and diesel had diminished some of the revenue gains made in the year. The regional market, in contrast with the international market, was constrained for most of the year under review, owing to an oversupply of coal. Du Plessis explains that because South Africa's State-owned freight utility Transnet Freight Rail failed to support many coal dispatches into the export market through its Richards Bay port, many coal suppliers dumped coal into the regional market instead of exporting to the international market. Moreover, the year was also marked by some key events for the company, including a debt restructuring exercise to stabilise the business and the successful commissioning of Stage 4 of Masama's processing plant, which involves screening and stock handling. The now fully functional plant contributed greatly to a steady production environment. The mine is currently producing at a run-of-mine rate of 125 000 t a month, or 1.5-million tonnes a year, which Minergy aims to sustain in the 2023 financial year. Responding to whether Minergy plans on expanding Masama or venturing into more projects, Du Plessis says the mine's 390-million-tonne resource will keep it in production for well over 100 years, even at aggressive production rates. Instead, the company will focus on its markets and maximising sales, particularly the seaborne market, which Du Plessis says is now a viable pursuit owing to high prices. Minergy continues to capitalise on viable export opportunities through the ports of Walvis Bay, in Namibia, and Maputo, in Mozambique. “Historically, plant and market factors limited us from operating at optimal capacities, but fortunes have now changed. This turnaround supports the expansion of mining operations to produce additional coal, and the mining fleet has been increased to capitalise on this. “Opportunities to exceed production capacity and the resultant additional saleable production are being pursued,” Du Plessis states. He is positive about the outlook for the coming year and expects the company to becom...

Selbstgewähltes Asyl und das Leben darinEin Standpunkt von Jochen Mitschka.In der Zukunft werden Berichte wie der folgende nur noch von Zeit zu Zeit erscheinen, da natürlich mit zunehmender Dauer, die wir in Namibia leben, sich auch das Leben „normalisiert“. Es gibt wohl kaum ein Land, in dem man schneller mit Menschen in Kontakt kommt und sich schneller zu Hause fühlt als in Namibia. Infolgedessen drohen die Geschichten immer stärker zur „Fliesentischgeschichten“, wie ein Kommentator bemerkte, zu werden. Aber hier noch einmal einige Informationen, die vielleicht interessant sind, auch um die Unterschiede zum Leben in Deutschland deutlich zu machen.Das EinkaufenWir wohnen in einer, für deutsche Verhältnisse kleinen Stadt am atlantischen Ozean, Swakopmund. Nur 30 km entfernt befindet sich der größte Hafen des Landes, Walvis Bay. Und ein paar hundert Kilometer weiter südlich soll demnächst vielleicht die größte grüne Wasserstoffherstellung Afrikas gebaut werden. Wenn Umweltschutzbedenken das nicht im letzten Augenblick verhindern....weiterlesen hier: https://apolut.net/gruesse-aus-namibia-von-jochen-mitschka/+++Danke an den Autor für das Recht zur Veröffentlichung des Beitrags.+++Bildquelle: shutterstock/ Sandra Mori+++Apolut ist auch als kostenlose App für Android- und iOS-Geräte verfügbar! Über unsere Homepage kommen Sie zu den Stores von Apple und Huawei. Hier der Link: https://apolut.net/app/Die apolut-App steht auch zum Download (als sogenannte Standalone- oder APK-App) auf unserer Homepage zur Verfügung. Mit diesem Link können Sie die App auf Ihr Smartphone herunterladen: https://apolut.net/apolut_app.apk+++Abonnieren Sie jetzt den apolut-Newsletter: https://apolut.net/newsletter/+++Ihnen gefällt unser Programm? Informationen zu Unterstützungsmöglichkeiten finden Sie hier: https://apolut.net/unterstuetzen/+++Unterstützung für apolut kann auch als Kleidung getragen werden! Hier der Link zu unserem Fan-Shop: https://harlekinshop.com/pages/apolut+++Website und Social Media:Website: https://apolut.net/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@apolut:aRumble: https://rumble.com/ApolutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apolut_net/Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/apolut_netTelegram: https://t.me/s/apolutFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/apolut/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/apolut See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We continue our Complete Namibia trip report today with our second shoot in Deadvlei, then on to Walvis Bay with the flamingoes and pelicans. Details on the blog: https://mbp.ac/782 Music by Martin Bailey

We continue our Complete Namibia trip report today with our second shoot in Deadvlei, then on to Walvis Bay with the flamingoes and pelicans. Details on the blog: https://mbp.ac/782 Music by Martin Bailey

Episode 94Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Support the showListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Listener questionsPierre in Singapore asks, do we know where the various ships of the Genting brands (Crystal, Dream and Star Cruises) are currently located? Below correct early April 2022.Star Cruises: SuperStar Aquarius – 1993 – approx. 1600 guests – Port Klang, MalaysiaSuperStar Gemini – 1992 – approx 1500 guests – Penang MalaysiaStar Pisces – 1991 – approx 1400 guests – Penang MalaysiaTaipan – 1989 – approx 60 guests – Penang, MalaysiaDream Cruises: World Dream – 2017 – approx. 3400 guests – was successfully sailing ex Singapore. Now Marina Bay, SingaporeExplorer Dream – 1999 – approx. 2,000 guests – Was sailing in Taiwan – Port Klang, Malaysia since March 2022.Genting Dream – 2016 approx. 3400 guests – operations paused in Hong Kong, Now Hong Kong AnchorageGlobal Dream – 2022 (not yet launched) – 75% complete – Wismar, GermanyCrystal Cruises: Crystal Endeavor – 2021 – approx. 200 guests – Gibraltar anchorageCrystal Serenity – 2003 – approx. 1000 guests – Freeport, The BahamasCrystal Symphony – 1995 – approx. 900 guests – Freeport, The BahamasCrystal Esprit – now National Geographic Islander ll operated by Lindblad in the Galapagos Islands (see cruise news). Crystal River: Crystal Mozart (2016) – Linz. AustriaCrystal Bach (2017), Debussy (2018), Mahler (2017), Ravel (2018) – between Nijmegen and Rotterdam, NetherlandsCruise NewsPacific Explorer to arrive in Sydney on 18 April 22In keeping with Sydney Harbour's rich maritime heritage, on April 18, P&O Cruises Australia's flagship Pacific Explorer will return home to lead the restart of cruising in Australia.Pacific Explorer's arrival after an absence of more than two years will be embraced by cruise suppliers as a sign that their businesses and livelihoods will soon be in recovery mode with the resumption of cruising based on comprehensive protocols to support its return.The P&O Cruises Australia flagship's arrival is also expected to capture the imagination of Sydneysiders as it enters the Heads on Easter Monday in returning to its home port.The Easter Monday holiday arrival will give the city's ‘boaties' an opportunity to escort Pacific Explorer as the ship makes its way up the harbour to the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) to be alongside at 10.30am.The approximate schedule for Pacific Explorer's arrival on April 18 is as follows:9.30am – Pacific Explorer enters Sydney Heads10.10am – Passing Fort Denison10.20am – Passing the Sydney Opera House10.30am – Alongside at the OPTFirst Cruise Ship Set to Return to Canada as Country Reopens Cruising After Two-Year AbsenceHolland America Line's Koningsdam Calls at Victoria and Vancouver April 9 and 10 with local governments holding celebratory eventsHolland America Line will be the first cruise line to return to Canadian cruising following a more than two year industrywide pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Koningsdam will call at Victoria, British Columbia, Saturday, April 9, restarting the cruise industry in Canada. The following day the ship will end its current seven-day cruise at Port of Vancouver, its homeport for the summer Alaska season.Koningsdam's call at Victoria marks 905 days since a cruise ship has visited the port, and it also will be a maiden call for the ship. To mark the milestones, Antorcha and local government officials will be on hand in both Victoria and Vancouver to celebrate the return to Canadian cruising and address the importance Canada and Alaska to Holland America Line.In 2022, six Holland America Line ships will call at Victoria and Vancouver for the Alaska cruise season. In total, the six ships will make 45 calls at Victoria and bring nearly 75,000 guests to the port, and 76 cruises begin or end at Vancouver, welcoming approximately 140,000 guests.For Canada and New England cruising on the East Coast, two ships return in May and cruise between Boston, Massachusetts, and Quebec City or Montreal, Quebec. Nieuw Statendam and Zaandam offer itineraries ranging from seven to 24 days to more than 12 Canadian ports.In total for 2022, Holland America Line operates 141 cruises on eight ships in Canada with more than 250,000 guests visiting both coasts. Royal Caribbean partners with Queensland Theme ParksRoyal Caribbean and Village Roadshow Theme Parks Create Ultimate Queensland GetawayTwo of the biggest icons in family adventure have come together to create the ultimate end-to-end Queensland getaway. Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with Village Roadshow Theme Parks to offer guests sailing from Brisbane on Quantum of the Seas access to exclusive accommodation and attraction packages, combining two amazing family experiences into one holiday with plenty of added perks.Making it easy to plan a holiday that combines the best of land and sea, the new, exclusive partnership welcomes Royal Caribbean holidaymakers to enjoy unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country, and a 15% discount on accommodation at Australia's only theme park resort, Sea World Resort with additional inclusions for the whole family, making it easy to plan a holiday combining the best of land and sea.Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated launch in Queensland starts this summer with the ground-breaking Quantum sailing from the new Brisbane terminal from 9th November onwards. Packed full of adventure for the whole family and known for its innovation and countless industry ‘firsts,' including rock climbing, ice skating, sky diving and surfing at sea, Royal Caribbean will capture the imagination of families and adventurous holidaymakers alike.Royal Caribbean celebrates keel laying of Icon of the Seas The building of Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has reached a pivotal milestone ahead of its fall 2023 debut. A keel-laying ceremony took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to officially mark the start of the revolutionary ship's physical construction, with Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku senior executives and teams in attendance.The keel laying, a longstanding maritime tradition, involved a 3,000-ton crane lifting a massive steel block that is placed into the new ship's building dock and on top of freshly minted coins, which represent the shipyard and cruise line. The coins are meant to bring luck during construction, and they will be retrieved and given to Icon's captain and crew before setting sail.Icon will set sail next year with the latest innovations and signature features Royal Caribbean's teams have imagined and reimagined in bold, new ways, including a shift toward cleaner energy. The first of three Royal Caribbean ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – the cleanest fossil fuel available to cruise ships today. Combining LNG with a lineup of the cruise line's proven applications, such as shore power connection and waste heat recovery systems that repurpose excess energy to help power the ship's operations, Icon will be the next important step in Royal Caribbean's journey toward a clean-energy future.Signed, sealed, delivered… Celebrity Beyond. Celebrity Cruises' President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo honoured the thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors, shipyard employees and Celebrity Cruises teams as the brand took delivery of Celebrity Beyond, the third and most luxurious ship in the fleet's new-luxury Edge Series®, and a true game changer for the travel industry. The moment was particularly special as it marked the shipyard's first physical delivery ceremony since the pandemic.Designed to give guests endless opportunities to disconnect from the world — while simultaneously reconnecting with the world that surrounds them — Celebrity Beyond goes further than imagined possible for a cruise ship, creating a new world of wonder and approachable luxury.  With forward-thinking design by the world's leading architects and interior designers, culinary excellence from Michelin starred chefs, world renowned wellbeing partners, exquisite art, luxury brand retailers and Celebrity's uniquely intuitive service, Celebrity Beyond shatters every preconceived notion of the cruising experience. A floating boutique hotel, Celebrity Beyond exemplifies new-luxury travel and its future at sea. As part of the historic moment, Lutoff-Perlo was joined by Royal Caribbean Group's President and CEO Jason Liberty and the ship's captain, Kate McCue, as they officially took ownership from the shipyard and completed the traditional changing of the flags, hosting a celebratory ceremony onboard Celebrity Beyond while docked in the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The momentous occasion was celebrated alongside other Celebrity Cruises executives, shipyard officials including General Manager Laurent Castaing, and Beyond's 1,400 crew members from over 60 different countries.Celebrity Beyond's maiden voyage will depart on 27 April, 2022, from Southampton, England, for a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain.She will then offer a variety of Mediterranean journeys including nine-night Italian Riviera and France itineraries and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October, when she then heads to the Caribbean. Voyages are on sale now.Kristina Vogel christens AIDAcosma in HamburgUnder the motto “The world is becoming more colourful”, AIDAcosma was christened on April 9, 2022, as part of a colourful music and light show in the Port of Hamburg. The godmother of AIDA Cruises' second LNG cruise ship is the eleven-time world champion in track cycling, Kristina Vogel.Accompanied by Captain Vincent Cofalka, Kristina Vogel lit up a colorful globe on the Ocean Deck of AIDAcosma at 9:55 p.m. At the same time, the baptismal bottle smashed against the hull of the ship.Cruise fans across Germany followed the christening live on the internet, on the AIDA YouTube channel and on board all AIDA ships.As part of the naming ceremony, a spectacular light show not only illuminated the newest member of the AIDA fleet. Visible from afar, the evening sky over the Hanseatic city turned into a sea of bright colours.At around 11:30 p.m., AIDAcosma said goodbye to Hamburg with a light show from on board, which took place during the departure while passing the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and the Landungsbrücken to Teufelsbrück. The two-week christening voyage will sail to Palma de Mallorca over the Easter holidays.From April 23 to October 29, 2022, AIDAcosma will be offering voyages from Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. Florence, Rome and Corsica are also on the program during the weeklong highlight cruise “Mediterranean Treasures”. From autumn 2022, AIDAcosma will set course for its sunny winter home in Dubai.NCL has announced it will sail into the MetaverseNorwegian Cruise Line,  announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry's first collection of NFTs, adding to the Brand's legacy of pioneering firsts.NCL will offer a collection of six NFTs for auction and sale to celebrate the launch of the Company's cutting-edge Norwegian Prima Class on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, at 9 a.m. ET on NCL's soon to launch online NFT marketplace. The NFT art pieces were created by Manuel Di Rita, widely known as “Peeta,” the Italian artist who designed the hull art on the record-breaking Norwegian Prima and her sister vessel Norwegian Viva.The first of the six art pieces will be auctioned at the starting rate of USD$2,500, with the remaining NFTs sold for prices beginning at USD$250. The winner of the auction will be awarded a balcony stateroom on one of Norwegian Prima's inaugural US voyages, setting sail from NCL's beautiful new PortMiami terminal in Miami, Florida – the Cruise Capital of the World.Launching in August 2022, Norwegian Prima's Christening voyage will depart from Reykjavík, Iceland, and will feature a performance from the ship's newly announced godmother, global popstar Katy Perry. During her inaugural season, Norwegian Prima will offer voyages to Northern Europe from Amsterdam; and Copenhagen, Denmark beginning 3 September; and Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas; and Miami and Orlando in Florida commencing from 27 October.NCL Kicks Off its Greatest Europe Season YetNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has kicked off its greatest Europe season yet with eight ships sailing to over 100 destinations from 10 different departure ports, including two ships never-before-seen in Europe: Norwegian Prima makes her global debut in Iceland in August, while Norwegian Escape sails Europe for the very first time, making NCL's one of the most modern fleets in the region.In Northern Europe, NCL will offer a selection of sailings ranging from 8- to 12-days with departures from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London (Southampton) and Reykjavik aboard four ships – Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Prima – which will take the title of the first major cruise ship christened in the Icelandic capital when she debuts in August. World famous pop icon and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry will serve as the ship's godmother, fulfilling the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Prima, the first of six vessels in the Prima Class, as well as performing during the christening ceremony in Reykjavik.Meanwhile in the Mediterranean, three innovative NCL ships – Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Star – will sail from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Trieste) and Haifa, Israel, with sailings ranging in length from 5 to 12-days, many with no sea days ensuring guests enjoy maximum time on shore to immerse themselves fully within each and every destination.And in the Greek Isles, travellers can look forward to two ships (Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem) offering immersive roundtrip voyages of 7 to 9-nights from Athens (Piraeus), Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia). Each cruise visits an array of breath-taking island locales like Santorini and Mykonos, ancient Greek cities like Athens, as well as the opportunity to explore the Holy Land with calls to Haifa, Israel, and Istanbul, Turkey.MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC EuribiaMSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Euribia, the line's most environmentally advanced ship in its fleet and its second LNG-powered ship currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France, due to launch in June 2023. The ship will spend her inaugural season in Northern Europe from the German port of Kiel, offering guests incredible destinations to discover.MSC Euribia will offer seven-night itineraries sailing to the Norwegian Fjords with weekly departures from Kiel, Germany with calls including Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellesylt, Norway for the Geirangerfjord; as well as Alesund and Flaam, in Norway, among othersMSC Hull Design Winner RevealedMSC Euribia will strike a markedly different silhouette than her sister ships in the Meraviglia-Plus class, thanks to an exclusive artwork designed as a commitment by MSC Cruises to the sea. The line held an international design competition through Talent House to create a unique artwork for the ship's hull, inspired by the sea and its important marine ecosystem. The design will be featured permanently on the ship's hull, highlighting the steps that the Company is taking towards a greener future.Designs from 59 countries worldwide were submitted and the winner, German artist Alex Flaemig has been revealed. Flaemig will have the honour of his artwork gracing the ship's exterior, shining a light on the Company's ongoing commitment to the environment and the pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050.Flaemig, a native of Dresden, Germany was inspired by the opportunity to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas to highlight the importance of respect for the environment. His design #SaveTheSea, the design features the unique underwater world with its precious life and weaves together the colours of the MSC Cruises and MSC Foundation logos, creating a gradient effect that paints sea fauna and flora across the hull.Carnival continues the celebrations… this time… the busiest week of sales ever! Carnival Cruise Line said today that the one-week period of March 28-April 3 was its busiest booking week in the company's history, showing a double-digit increase from the previous record 7-day booking total.With 22 of its 23 ships back in guest operations across all its year-round U.S. homeports, Carnival has led the industry in terms of restart and customer demand. Its final ship, Carnival Splendor, will return to service from Seattle on May 2, and then Carnival will welcome its newest ship, Carnival Celebration, to PortMiami in November. By year-end 2022, Carnival will have more capacity sailing (as measured by ALBDs – available lower berth days) than it was sailing in 2019. And then in 2023, Carnival will put into service another new Excel-class ship, Carnival Jubilee from Galveston.Cunard celebrates the Life and Career of beloved actress and philanthropist Betty WhiteCunard announced today that the company will once again partner with Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, on an exhibition preview of the Property from the life and career of Betty White. White passed away on December 31, 2021 at the age of 99 years old in Los Angeles.Betty White epitomized warmth, grace and class, and our guests are keen to learn about the life of this beloved iconDuring the August 5th Transatlantic Crossing aboard flagship Queen Mary 2, guests will enjoy a sneak-peek preview of the auction's highlights, and have the special opportunity to bid on select items prior to the official three-day auction event on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills.The auction and exhibition will be an exclusive presentation and celebration of the legendary actress and cultural icon's extraordinary life and eight decade spanning career.On offer is an exclusive collection of over 1,500 lots featuring the Hollywood icon's awards, scripts, wardrobe and memorabilia from her iconic television shows and films, as well as furnishings, artwork, fine jewelry, household and personal items from her beloved homes in Brentwood and Carmel, California.“We are delighted to once again collaborate on a Transatlantic Crossing with our longtime partner, Julien's Auctions, and privileged to bring our guests such a special enrichment opportunity,” said Jamie Paiko, vice president of Sales for Cunard North America. “Betty White epitomized warmth, grace and class, and we know our guests will be keen to learn more about the illustrious life of this beloved icon.”During the seven-night Transatlantic Crossing, guests will enjoy:A daily, rotating exhibit of the Property from the Estate of Betty White CollectionQ&A with Darren Julien, President/CEO of Julien's Auctions and Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien's AuctionsCosta Cruises restarts from Genoa with Costa Firenze Costa Firenze made her debut in Genoa, inaugurating the restart of Costa's cruises from the city.In 2022 the Italian company, which started cruising in July last year, will call at Genoa every Thursday until the end of November 2022, for a one-week Western Mediterranean itinerary, which also includes Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Palermo and Civitavecchia/Rome. In addition to Costa Firenze, from November 13th until the end of the year, Costa Luminosa will also be in Genoa every Sunday, again for one-week cruises in the Western Mediterranean. In 2022 Costa will be in Genoa for a total of 45 calls, after only a few calls in 2021 and 2020 due to the Covid emergency. In 2023 Costa expects a further growth of her presence in Genoa, thanks to the arrival, every Friday from April to November, of Costa Toscana, the new Liquefied Natural Gas-powered ship of the fleet.Costa Firenze, built at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera and dedicated to the Florentine Renaissance, is a 135,000-ton ship with 2,136 guest cabins. With 13 different restaurants and 8 bars, the food and wine offer is among the widest in the fleet. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to fully enjoy the sailing experience. Families with children will be able to choose between different activities to do on board, including a water park and an adventure park, and couples will find a private spa, swimming pools and various spaces to enjoy a moment of privacy. The offer of excursions available has been redesigned to explore hidden and less frequented gems, and to enjoy the most authentic traditions, flavours and colours.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 93-night ‘Intrepid Beauty of Africa and Indian OceanAdventurers will have the chance to seek out lemurs in Madagascar, spend time with a Dabbawala in Mumbai and walk the dunes of the Namibian desert aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' brand new Grand Voyage in 2023.The cruise, which will set sail from Southampton in November 2023, has been hand-crafted by Fred. Olsen Jnr himself alongside his team of dedicated Journey Planners, and takes in well-known destinations from Mumbai in India to Victoria in Seychelles, as well as discoveries away from the well-sailed routes, including to São Tomé and Zanzibar.Guests will enjoy plenty of time to explore ashore in each of the destinations, including overnight stays in Victoria, Seychelles and Mombasa, Kenya, a two-night stay in Port Louis, Mauritius, plus a three-night extended stay in Cape Town, South Africa, where historical sites such as Signal Hill and Robben Island await.Bolette's 93-night T2330 ‘The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean' cruiseDeparting from Southampton on 19th November 2023. Itinerary: Southampton, England – Tangier, Morocco – Valletta, Malta – Alexandria, Egypt – Port Said, Egypt – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Safaga, Egypt – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Salalah, Oman – Mumbai, India – Mormugao, India – Mangalore, India – Kochi, Kerala, India – Uligamu, Maldives – Hithadhoo, Maldives – Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (overnight stay) – Praslin Island, Seychelles – La Digue, Seychelles – Mombasa, Kenya (overnight stay) – Zanzibar, Tanzania – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Mamoudzou, Mayotte – Andoany, Nosy Be, Madagascar – Antsiranana, Madagascar – Port Réunion, Réunion Island – Port Louis, Mauritius (two-night stay) – Toamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar – Port d-Ehoala, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar – Maputo, Mozambique – Richards Bay, South Africa – Durban, South Africa – East London, South Africa – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa – Mossel Bay, South Africa – Cape Town, South Africa (three-night stay) – Walvis Bay, Namibia – São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe – Cotonou, Benin – Lomé, Togo – Takoradi, Ghana – Dakar, Senegal – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Funchal, Madeira – Southampton, EnglandSaga launches 2023 ocean cruises itinerariesSaga Cruises has today officially launched its 2023 ocean cruise itineraries with a host of new destinations, ports and experiences for guestsTravellers can experience a 78-night South American cruise and Saga's boutique ships will also be visiting some special and unusual destinations including Montserrat, St Barts, Grytviken, Antalya, Limassol, the Scilly Isles and Bordeaux. New ports for the cruise line also include Rovinj, on the Croatian cruise itinerary and Nordfjordeid, on the Norwegian cruise schedules.Saga's 2023 ocean cruising will kick off in style with a 78-night South American itinerary departing from Portsmouth on Spirit of Adventure on January 12. The epic South American Explorer cruise will travel around the vast coastline calling at destinations such as Devil's Island in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Colombia, the Chilean Fjords, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and the Panama Canal transitOther sailings of interest:30-night Springtime in the Caribbean cruise departing Portsmouth on March 5, 2023Autumn Colours of New England cruise on Spirit of Discovery departing September 26, 2023 for 28-nightsGuests looking to test a short cruise or those interested in sailing the waters of the British Isles can select from: a five-night Capitals of the Emerald Isle itinerary departing on April 4 on Spirit of DiscoveryLandscapes of Greenland and Iceland cruise on Spirit of Discovery departing on June 29, 2023 for 17-nights18-night Classical Italy and the Western Mediterranean cruise departing from Dover on June 4, 2023Both Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery are small by today's ship standards, but clever design and a limit to the number of guests (up to 987) give a real feeling of space and comfort, plus all cabins have their own balconies facing onto the ocean.Although the ships are very distinctive from one another in décor and style, they both feature five restaurants, bars and a living room. Outdoors there is an observation deck, full wraparound promenade and terrace, pool, sports court and deck games. Entertainment and wellbeing facilities include The Playhouse (a 444-seat theatre with complete unobstructed views seating, home to Saga Cruise's resident performance company), the signature Britannia Lounge with a dance floor and live entertainment, The Library with refreshments, craft and card rooms, The Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, The Salon, a gym, shop and medical centre.Oscar-winning French Director Luc Jacquet film shoot on Le Commandant CharcotLast November, PONANTs Le Commandant Charcot, the world's first luxury polar exploration hybrid-electric vessel powered by Liquified Natural Gas, set sail from Punta Arenas on her maiden cruise to the Antarctic. On board was a particularly enthusiastic guest: Luc Jacquet. It was an opportunity for the French filmmaker and his team to capture more images and emotions in the very heart of the White Continent.A world-renowned filmmaker, Luc Jacquet has directed numerous feature films and documentaries, including the Oscar-winning March of the Penguins. Strikingly beautiful, his cultural works have helped reconnect humankind with Nature, a philosophy shared by PONANT which raises guests' awareness, through its expeditions to remote regions, of how vital it is to protect the environment. During Le Commandant Charcot's first Antarctic expedition in November 2021, Luc Jacquet welcomed the chance to share his experiences and passion for the polar world with guests.Luc Jacquet and his team were on Le Commandant Charcot to capture images of the polar regions for his new film project Continent Magnétique (Magnetic Continent), and his next immersive exhibition entitled Sur les traces de l'Empereur (On the tracks of the Emperor Penguin).Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Unveils the New National Geographic Islander IIAll-Suite 48-Guest Expedition Ship to Launch in the Galápagos Islands in 2022Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll. With just 48 guests, and the spirit and soul of a private yacht, the all-suite ship will make her inaugural voyage in the Galápagos on August 18, 2022 for year-round expeditions in the islands.Formerly the Crystal Esprit, the sleek and elegant National Geographic Islander ll's top-to-bottom refit will elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. Travelers will find encircling teak decks that gracefully connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, a well-outfitted observation deck, indoor-outdoor dining options, 26 light and airy suites, and new expedition amenities including a marina and Science Hub.Elegantly appointed, each of the 26 suites feature large windows, convertible king/twin beds, sofa, marble double-sink bathrooms, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and ample closets. The four Islander Suites, three of them brand new, have four windows, separate living rooms and bathrooms outfitted with a tub and rain shower. Connecting suites are available, plus four dedicated solo suites and triple options. The Santa Cruz Islander Suite can be reserved as a family suite with a connecting double suite.The National Geographic Islander II is a true ocean-going vessel, 280 feet long, 46 feet wide, and is equipped with stabilizers for smooth sailing. The refit of the ship for Galápagos includes key environmental and fuel-efficient upgrades like reduced outdoor lighting, special paint, and recycled water from new air conditioning systems.SH Diana is name of Swan Hellenic's third and largest bespoke expedition cruise shipCultural expedition cruise pioneer reveals name while reporting strong progress on construction of third next-generation shipSwan Hellenic announced that construction of its third and largest next-generation ship was proceeding smoothly at Helsinki Shipyard, with more than half the structure already assembled and all but two blocks now delivered. Crowning the announcement was news revealing her name – SH Diana – in the classic Swan Hellenic tradition.The elegant new ship is a next-generation polar expedition vessel, designed for worldwide cruising with a strong focus on high-latitude areas. SH Diana will feature a 4.6-megawatt diesel-electric hybrid-ready propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction and PC 6 ice-strengthened hull that is fully Safe Return to Port certified. Although the largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, the 125 m long, 12,100 GRT expedition vessel has been specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on earth.Providing panoramic 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies, SH Diana will be operated by an onboard team of 141 to provide exceptional personal service. Cutting edge hygiene technology will protect the health of all on board to the highest standards and includes air conditioning with UV sanitisation systems.Designed for immersive experiences and extensive open views, the on-board amenities include a swimming pool, spa, panoramic sauna, gym, library, expedition laboratory and observation lounge for lectures by seasoned expedition leaders and leading experts from a wide range of disciplines. World-class gourmet cuisine, local specialities and healthy dining will be offered in the panoramic restaurant, club lounge and pool bar, as well as through full room service.In addition, SH Diana builds on the outstanding facilities of her sister ships, offering a dedicated Multifunctional Room next to the Observation Lounge, a Private Dining Room for special occasions, more suites and 2 tenders, which bring guests a comfortable alternative to Zodiacs for expedition landings. Expedition day trips are a central feature of the programmes that will be offered, along with kayaking, trekking and other activities.Aptly named after the Ancient Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting and the wilderness, SH Diana will take Swan Hellenic back to its roots when she launches in early 2023, exploring the Mediterranean and its famous sites of antiquity.A-ROSA celebrates 20th anniversaryOn 5 April 2022, the A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH will celebrate its 20th birthday. Exactly 20 years ago – on 5 April 2002 – the first two ships in the fleet were christened A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA in Rostock. A-ROSA celebrates the anniversary on board its ships with an A-ROSA United Event, where guests celebrate together with the crew until late at night.With the introduction of the A-ROSA brand, river cruises were offered for the first time to a younger clientele – detached from conventions, casual, active and full of highlights on board and ashore. The company has always remained true to this concept.Review of the christening of A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNAAfter a construction period of only twelve months in the Neptun Yard Rostock, the two innovative river ships A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA received their official names during a double christening ceremony on 5th April 2002 in Rostock's city harbour.Godmother of A-ROSA BELLA was the 18-year-old The Honourable Anna Sterling, daughter of Lord Sterling of Plaistow, Chairman of P&O Princess Cruises. A-ROSA DONNA was christened by Anja Mager, 19 years old and an office management trainee with Seetours in Rostock.After an experience ship tour and reception in the coffee house on board, the guests were invited to the dinner “La BELLA DONNA” with live entertainment in the Nikolaikirche Rostock.Immediately after the christening, the two 860-ton ships left the Rostock overseas port expertly packed and secured on a barge for the Danube delta.History of A-ROSAThe A-ROSA brand was founded in 2000 by Seetours, the German offshoot of P&O Princess Cruises. Shortly after the deployment of the first two Danube ships, the company was taken over by Deutsche Seereederei in 2003 and the Danube fleet was expanded by two more ships. The Rhône was introduced as a new trade lane in 2005, on which A-ROSA STELLA and LUNA have been cruising ever since.In 2009, the first cruises on the Rhine started and the financial investor Waterland bought A-ROSA. After three classic Rhine ships, two Rhine-Main-Danube ships were put into service in 2012 and 2014 with the A-ROSA SILVA and FLORA. In 2013, Jörg Eichler came on board as managing director and introduced the premium all-inclusive fare and family cruises with Kids Club from 2014.With the Seine, the second French cruising area was added to the portfolio in 2017. After the takeover by the British financial investor Duke Street in 2018, the A-ROSA ALVA set sail on Portugal's Douro.In the 20th anniversary year of 2022, a total of twelve A-ROSA ships will be sailing in five European destinations. In May 2022, the A-ROSA SENA, the most innovative ship in the fleet, will join them, offering more space for the A-ROSA concept – spacious balcony cabins, a dedicated Family Area with Kids Club, several restaurants and bars as well as a particularly large wellness and fitness area. Thanks to a hybrid drive system with battery storage, it is the most climate-friendly cruise ship on Europe's rivers. 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Diamond mining company Debmarine Namibia on March 18 officially inaugurated its latest diamond recovery vessel, christened on the day as the Benguela Gem (previously the AMV3), at the Port of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Debmarine Namibia is a joint venture marine diamond and prospecting company owned by the government of Namibia and De Beers. The Benguela Gem will form part of the fleet operated by this 50:50 partnership. This custom-designed vessel is the most technologically advanced and sophisticated of its kind, CEO Otto Shikongo acclaimed at the inauguration. He explained that the name pays homage to the Benguela Current, which is responsible for Namibia's marine riches, and that the aim was for this vessel to recover high-quality diamonds that would benefit and nourish the country in similar vein, in a way that respects the environment and protects the crew. Shikongo said the completion of this project marked the culmination of over six years of planning and was delivered three months ahead of deadline. Moreover, this planning goes back even further, to 2017, when the SS Nujoma vessel was launched. Shikongo said the SS Nujoma delivered an “exceptional” performance in its first year, following which the company approached the idea to the board of building a new recovery vessel. Following rigorous testing and a lot of planning, in May 2019, Debmarine Namibia approved building of this bespoke new vessel. Building the Benguela Gem carried on throughout the pandemic, despite the difficulties this posed. Moreover, the company had to manage operational aspects such as training the young men and women who would operate and maintain the vessel, he said. The building occurred at the DAMEN shipyard in Romania, before heading from there to Walvis Bay for the inauguration, via Cape Town. The Benguela Gem was built with parts from 27 different countries, with some of the steelwork fabricated in Walvis Bay, in Namibia. Shikongo highlighted a notable feature of the vessel as its dynamic positioning system, which uses learnings to automatically optimise the vessel's performance to changing weather conditions to minimise energy use. Notably, the Benguela Gem boasts an environmental green passport, which Shikongo said showcases the it was designed to the latest and highest environmental standards - “making her the most environment-friendly vessel of its kind”. It is also recyclable at the end of its life. Shikongo noted hat N$10-billion was invested into making the vessel a reality, with the project delivered 17% below budget. He also thanked the four Namibian banks that got together to financially back the project. He described the vessel as the largest diamond recovery vessel ever built, as well as the largest registered Namibian vessel, at just over 19 000 gross tonnage. With a design life of 30 years, the vessel would contribute 30 years to the diamond industry and the Namibian economy, Shikongo acclaimed, citing the diamond industry as the largest contributor to the country's foreign direct earnings and private sector taxes. The vessel is expected to contribute N$3-billions a year to the Namibian economy. Moreover, Shikongo said that in the Benguela Gem's maiden recovery operation in Atlantic 1, where Debmarine mines, the Benguela Gem recorded 103 hours non-stop operation at nameplate capacity, recovering 30 000 ct before stopping the operation for a scheduled import to address punch list items. “This is what I call perfection in project management,” enthused Shikongo. The vessel is expected to add an additional 500 000 ct of high-quality diamonds to yearly marine mining production. Moreover, 160 highly skilled jobs are slated to be created. Namibia President Dr Hage Geingob, delivering the keynote address at the inauguration, lauded this milestone as an "unbelievable investment” and a stellar example of private sector and government partnership. Also present at the event was De Beers Group CEO Bruce Cleaver, who acclaimed that the symbio...

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Join Scott and me as we talk about Namibia. Even more so than other African safari destinations, Namibia is a photographer's dream. We take you to the desolate beauty of Deadvlei, the shipwrecks on the Skeleton Coast, and kayaking with seals in Walvis Bay.   We touch on the culture and history of the local tribes and the ancient cave paintings that have survived centuries. And of course, we'll talk about the best luxury lodges like Serra Cafema, &Beyond Sossusvlei, and the very unique Shipwreck Lodge.   Visit truvaytravel.com/36 for a video of today's show and additional resources.

Walvis Bay is located at Namibia's west coast. The third largest town of the country is known for its harbor and industrial infrastructure but also has a very interesting history. It still belonged until 1994, 4 years after Namibia's independence, officially to South Africa. As a traveler you will be able to explore many things and activities. The Exploradio team is wishing you a great stay. Text of the audio-clip: Lisa Zmugg Voice: Sylvie Sij Hashimwe

This is episode 28 dealing with events in early 1978 – mainly operation Reindeer and the attack on Cassinga. As with Savannah, I’m going to spend some time and a few episodes drilling down into Ops Reindeer because it has left a legacy of recrimination and bitterness particularly between SWAPO and former SADF commanders. While most combatants have allowed by-gones to be bygones, the attack on Cassinga now forms one of the cornerstones of SWAPOs propaganda of this war while Angolan forces are more forgiving and as you hear the details, you’ll understand why. In the wake of Operation Savannah border incursions and unrest escalated in northern Ovamboland. SWAPO was now crossing into northern SWA in small, lightly armed sections or groups. Every now and again, a larger group would cross as we heard last episode where more than 80 insurgents fought running battles with SADF platoons to and fro across the cutline. South African political leadership believed the increased activity in early 1978 was directly linked to the effort by the Big Five western countries – the US, UK, France, West Germany and Canada to negotiate a settlement regarding SWA. While the negotiations stalled over two main issues – the timing of the SADF troop withdrawal and ownership of SWA main port, Walvis Bay – there was still hope. The main target however remained Cassinga and this was code-named Moscow. It was 250 kilometers inside Angola and there were significant swathes of bush and Miombo forest between it and the cutline. IT was a sprawling base, large by the standards of Angola, and protected with an intricate trench and bunker system. There were heavy machine gun positions along with 82mm mortars, B10s and possibly anti-aircraft guns.

This is episode 28 dealing with events in early 1978 – mainly operation Reindeer and the attack on Cassinga. As with Savannah, I’m going to spend some time and a few episodes drilling down into Ops Reindeer because it has left a legacy of recrimination and bitterness particularly between SWAPO and former SADF commanders. While most combatants have allowed by-gones to be bygones, the attack on Cassinga now forms one of the cornerstones of SWAPOs propaganda of this war while Angolan forces are more forgiving and as you hear the details, you’ll understand why. In the wake of Operation Savannah border incursions and unrest escalated in northern Ovamboland. SWAPO was now crossing into northern SWA in small, lightly armed sections or groups. Every now and again, a larger group would cross as we heard last episode where more than 80 insurgents fought running battles with SADF platoons to and fro across the cutline. South African political leadership believed the increased activity in early 1978 was directly linked to the effort by the Big Five western countries – the US, UK, France, West Germany and Canada to negotiate a settlement regarding SWA. While the negotiations stalled over two main issues – the timing of the SADF troop withdrawal and ownership of SWA main port, Walvis Bay – there was still hope. The main target however remained Cassinga and this was code-named Moscow. It was 250 kilometers inside Angola and there were significant swathes of bush and Miombo forest between it and the cutline. IT was a sprawling base, large by the standards of Angola, and protected with an intricate trench and bunker system. There were heavy machine gun positions along with 82mm mortars, B10s and possibly anti-aircraft guns.

In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Tess Gridley about an epic journey made by a grey whale that travelled more than 25,000 kilometres from the waters of the northern Pacific Ocean, where this species typically feed and breed, to Walvis Bay in Namibia. Gridley, who is co-director of the Namibia Dolphin Project/Sea Search and research associate in the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University was part of the team that first spotted the lone 12-metre-long cetacean in 2013. The findings of the researchers from Stellenbosch University and Durham University in the United Kingdom was published earlier this week in the journal, Biology Letters. It's also available online at: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/journal/rsbl

In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Tess Gridley about an epic journey made by a grey whale that travelled more than 25,000 kilometres from the waters of the northern Pacific Ocean, where this species typically feed and breed, to Walvis Bay in Namibia. Gridley, who is co-director of the Namibia Dolphin Project/Sea Search and research associate in the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University was part of the team that first spotted the lone 12-metre-long cetacean in 2013. The findings of the researchers from Stellenbosch University and Durham University in the United Kingdom was published earlier this week in the journal, Biology Letters. It's also available online at: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/journal/rsbl

New research has found that a gray whale has swum the longest distance ever recorded in a marine vertebrate, over 25,000 kilometres, from the North Pacific to Walvis Bay in the southern hemisphere. The lone male cetacean was spotted off the coast of Namibia in 2013 but it took several years of genetic research to confirm its origins much further north near Sakhalin island in Russia. The paper was published earlier this week in the journal Biology Letters. We speak to Dr Simon Elwen, co-director of the Namibia Dolphin Project/Sea Search and research associate in the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University, who was one of the team that first sighted the whale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der heutigen Folge interviewt Lennard unseren Gast Lea Wilk. Sie verbrachte ihren Freiwilligendienst in Walvis Bay, Namibia und hat einiges über ihre Einsatzstelle, den Sport mit Kindern, ein Kooperations-Projekt mit nicht wenigen Verbänden, Vereinen und sogar der Namibianischen Marine, und ihre Erfahrungen im Rahmen ihres Freiwilligen Dienstes im Sport zu erzählen.Findet heraus was "Who is scared of the Lion", Schiffscontainer, und Nutella Eis damit zu tun haben. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge!Haben wir ein Thema deiner Meinung nach nicht differenziert genug betrachtet?
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An Namibias Westküste liegt "Walvis Bay", die drittgrößte Stadt des Landes. Diese Industrie- und Hafenstadt hat eine sehr spannende Geschichte, da sie noch vier Jahre nach Namibias Unabhängigkeit bis ins Jahr 1994 offiziell zu Südafrika gehörte. Als Tourist gibt es tolle Aktivitäten in Walvis Bay zu entdecken. Das Exploradio-Team wünscht dir einen tollen Aufenthalt. Text zum Audio & Postproduktion: Lisa Zmugg Sprecherin // German Voice: Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors

This is episode 8 and we’re dealing with the period in the early 1970s as the border war began to escalate - and the first death of an SADF soldier inside Angola. The Portuguese had fought a ten year war in Angola by early 1970 which was showing some signs of success until the rug was pulled out from the local military and security forces because of a military coup in Lisbon. The South Africans support for the Portuguese in Angola had escalated through the 1960s and by 1968 the South Africans began providing Alouette III helicopters with crews to the Portuguese Air Force. Meanwhile in April 1973, the SA Defence Force assumed responsibility for border protection of South West Africa from the SA Police who had struggled to maintain control in the face of increased insurgency by the South West African People’s Organisation’s armed wing, PLAN. SWA Command consisted of Windhoek, Grootfontein and Walvis Bay which was commanded at that time by Colonel Ian Gleeson. Officer commanding SWA was Jannie Geldenhuys, a person we’re going to hear a great deal about in this series. Apart from the permanent Force members and a few national servicemen at Grootfontein and Walvis Bay, there were also part-time soldiers known as the Citizen Force of 24 Brigade and others in what was known as the local Commando Force. There were unusual characters in these forces such as Colonel Koot Theron and the members of Commandant Hans Heinrich Otto Denk’s 112 Commando Squadron which had its own light aircraft as a spotter plane. The concept of local armed militia was a long tradition in South Africa’s frontier communities.

This is episode 8 and we’re dealing with the period in the early 1970s as the border war began to escalate - and the first death of an SADF soldier inside Angola. The Portuguese had fought a ten year war in Angola by early 1970 which was showing some signs of success until the rug was pulled out from the local military and security forces because of a military coup in Lisbon. The South Africans support for the Portuguese in Angola had escalated through the 1960s and by 1968 the South Africans began providing Alouette III helicopters with crews to the Portuguese Air Force. Meanwhile in April 1973, the SA Defence Force assumed responsibility for border protection of South West Africa from the SA Police who had struggled to maintain control in the face of increased insurgency by the South West African People’s Organisation’s armed wing, PLAN. SWA Command consisted of Windhoek, Grootfontein and Walvis Bay which was commanded at that time by Colonel Ian Gleeson. Officer commanding SWA was Jannie Geldenhuys, a person we’re going to hear a great deal about in this series. Apart from the permanent Force members and a few national servicemen at Grootfontein and Walvis Bay, there were also part-time soldiers known as the Citizen Force of 24 Brigade and others in what was known as the local Commando Force. There were unusual characters in these forces such as Colonel Koot Theron and the members of Commandant Hans Heinrich Otto Denk’s 112 Commando Squadron which had its own light aircraft as a spotter plane. The concept of local armed militia was a long tradition in South Africa’s frontier communities.

In this episode Irvaan talks about the Walvis Bay Corridor Ports around Africa and their role in providing landlocked countries access to the rest of the world. He explains how the various corridors link numerous African countries together and allows them to import and export around the world. He talks about the challenges they face in the different ports and how they overcome them.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Ethiopia declared a 6-month state of emergency in its Northern Region following ongoing military confrontation between the federal military and the region's security forces... *** South Africa's Deputy President caution against linking race to corruption... In Economics: Namibia's deputy minister of industrialisation and trade says the country is interested in ensuring profitable jobs created by the Peugeot-Opel Assembly Namibia plant at Walvis Bay... In Sport: Russian Daniil Medvedev progresses to the pre-quarters of the Paris Masters at the expense of Kevin Anderson...

Über 1000 Bäume säumen die Hauptstraße auf dem Weg von Swakopmund nach Walvis Bay. Um die Entstehung der Bepflanzung rankt sich eine Urban Myth, die selbstverständlich wie fast alle Geschichten einen wahren Kern hat. Was sich über die Bäume erzählt wird und den wahren Grund dieser Palmenallee erfährst du in diesem spannenden Exploradio-Beitrag. Koordinaten // Coordinates: -22.912865, 14.544643 Text zum Audio // Text of the audio: Alexandra Hahn Sprecher // German Voices: Ben Moedder & Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors

In this week's edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, talks to Naude Dreyer of the non-profit organisation Ocean Conservation Namibia, about the death of over 7,000 Cape fur seal pups that have washed ashore at Pelican Point in Walvis Bay. For more information, please go to: https://www.ocnamibia.org

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook, talks to Naude Dreyer of the non-profit organisation Ocean Conservation Namibia, about the death of over 7,000 Cape fur seal pups that have washed ashore at Pelican Point in Walvis Bay. For more information, please go to: https://www.ocnamibia.org

Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a non-governmental organisation recently created in Walvis Bay, Namibia, with the primary objective to put an end to the entanglement of marine wildlife along the Namibian coast. Our modus operandi combines investigation, direct action and education in order to maximise our impact on this issue.www.theDOC.nzwww.patreon.com/theDOCNZwww.twitter.com/patbrittenden

This is a rather somber morning on the show, the team reflects on the finding of human remains in Walvis Bay, debating the possible role of the anonymous texter who tipped the police off about the location of the shallow grave. Witness, accomplice or perpetrator?

While it awaits a court ruling to declare the validity of its mining licence for the Sandpiper marine phosphate project off the Namibian coast, Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) has decided to embark on a job registration drive. Once the project gets the final go-ahead for development, with the ruling expected at the latest in March next year, NMP expects to employ more than 600 Namibians directly and indirectly for construction and operations in Walvis Bay, as well as create opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The drive affords Namibians the opportunity to register their interest to be considered for various jobs and roles that will be created when the Sandpiper project development starts. The objective of the job registration exercise will be to compile a database of prospective job seekers who would be suitable candidates for employment in the future for various full-time, part-time and casual positions, including low-skilled labour such as security and driving to high-skilled engineering and management positions. Some roles on offer include heavy equipment drivers, administration, electrical and mechanical maintenance, fitters, boiler makers, geologists, metallurgists, surveyors, foremen and supervisors. Following the registration of interest, NMP will conduct a series of interactive workshops and seminars with the registrants to provide relevant information on NMP’s proposed operations and the related roles. NMP CEO Chris Jordinson remains confident of a favourable judgment on a review application brought by three fishing associations and a commercial fishing company, which was heard in the Namibian High Court on July 7. In the meantime, Jordinson believes the job registration drive to be a welcome initiative that Namibia needs, given its struggling economy and global uncertainty amid Covid-19. “We want to get on the front foot, since we do not know what the availability of skills and labour will be. By doing a job registration drive, we can understand the availability of people in Namibia, while educating the registrants on NMP, its environmental aspects and about the development process of the project,” he notes. Mining is the largest contributor to gross domestic product in Namibia, with one job in the mining industry creating up to seven other jobs along the value chain. NMP hopes to have supported 5 000 jobs during the Sandpiper project’s construction and operational period. PROJECT IN PROGRESS NMP’s Sandpiper project is about 60 km off the coast of Namibia and 120 km south-west of Walvis Bay. The licence covers a 2 233 km2 area in water depths of 180 m to 300 m. NMP is 85%-owned by Omani-registered entity Mawarid Mining and Havana Investments, a Namibian registered entity. The project has reserves of 132-million tons, grading 20.41% phosphorous pentoxide and mineral resources of 1.69-billion tons, grading 18.94% phosphorous pentoxide. A 2013 definitive feasibility study (DFS) on Sandpiper envisioned a three-million-ton-a-year phosphate rock concentrate project, grading about 28%, over an initial mine life of 20 years. The company plans to contract an international company to dredge seafloor sediments with a large-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge. Autonomous and remote-controlled underwater vehicles can be used to assist in positioning ships and to obtain environmental monitoring information over long periods, without the need for expensive support vessels. The capital cost to first production is estimated at about $360-million, or N$5.4-billion. Following a final investment decision and securing financing for the project, the construction and commissioning period will be 24 months. Jordinson says phosphate rock has experienced a lull in pricing in recent years, with the price varying between $88/t and $100/t, compared with an average price of $120/t in 2012; however, demand from farmers and phosphoric acid producers for the mineral remains solid....

The crew briefly chats with Francios Freeman, a gentlemen from Walvis Bay who contracted COVID-19 but has since recovered. He shares his experience with us and advises the nation to not panic. He is currently doing physiotherapy to treat the underlying condition which worsened his bout with COVID-19.

Uncle Neville takes the Monday off so Tate Nawaness fills the vacant seat. The crew reacts to the tragic inferno that decimated the OTWALOLOKA informal settlement in Walvis Bay. The state's glaring ineptitude sparks riots as 2 lives are lost and more than 400 people are left homeless. Meanwhile, the SWAPO Party has a 2-day introspection summit to take stock of 2019's election results.

Back to reality, Windhoek records 7 COVID-19 cases, 6 of which seemingly being community transmission, and Walvis Bay moving ahead to lifting alcohol prohibition with a surging case load. Also back in the headlines, FISHROT, as whistle-blower Jóhannes Stefánsson vows to finish what he started when the Fishrot Trial begins. That maks it 2 for 2 as the crew deliberately avoided these 2 topics the previous day.

The crew reviews the worsening COVID-19 situation in Walvis Bay, as the virus claims yet another Namibian live. We also discuss the mess brewing at the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

The crew reflects on some of the major news over the weekend, with the recently concluded La Liga season taking center stage in sports and the situation in Walvis Bay with the COVID-19 burials and the pandemic accelerates.

The crew reviews the weekends sports results and banters about what they did over the weekend. We also consider the option of opening up our borders for international travel, this in light of the increasing COVID-19 infection rate in Walvis Bay's Kuisebmund community at the moment.

The crew congratulates Liverpool FC for winning the first league title in 3 decades, and tackle the rising number of COVID-19 infections in the Walvis Bay community.

Er gilt als prestigeträchtigster Luxus-Zug der Welt: der Rovos Rail. Er fährt zwischen Kapstadt, den Victoria-Fällen, dem Kruger Nationalpark, oder Walvis Bay in Namibia. Genau deshalb heißt der Zug "The Pride of Africa".

Namibia's Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa says that female inclusion in the maritime sector can accelerate inclusive and sustainable development. Mutorwa was addressing women at the belated World Maritime Day celebration hosted by the National Chapter of Women in the Maritime Sector, Eastern and Southern Africa (Womesa) in Walvis Bay. He said that global statistics show that the maritime industry still remains one of the most under-represented sectors of economic activities for women. Therefore, he said, Namibia must, in line with the country's gender equality national policy, aggressively bridge the gap in order to achieve equal representation. "Ending all forms of discrimination against women is thus not only a basic fundamental human right but also a very crucial tool to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development. Empowering women also boost socio-economic growth," Mutorwa said. According to him, the directorate of maritime affairs, apart from outdated legal and institutional frameworks, with limiting civil service rules and operational constraints of government, is also seriously understaffed. The division is furthermore not able to attract and retain skilled and qualified personnel and now needs urgent attention, he said.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newscast-africa/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we continue our journey around Namibia as we head north to Walvis Bay then on to the wonderful Himba people near Sesfontein further north still. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/668 Music by Martin Bailey

This week we continue our journey around Namibia as we head north to Walvis Bay then on to the wonderful Himba people near Sesfontein further north still. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/668 Music by Martin Bailey

Morten Knutsen (50) fra Haugesund tok nylig rekord i Speed sailing i Namibia. Han tidligere rekord var slått og nå har tatt tilbake sin norgesrekord. 50 åringen oppnådde søndag 2. desember 43,5 knop (80,6 km/t) i over 500 meter på kanalen i Walvis Bay ved byen Lüderitz i Namibia, sørvest i Afrika og fartsseilernes mekka. Han hadde en toppfart på 48,8 knop (90,4) km/t. - Jeg vil ikke påstå at jeg hadde kontroll. Det var bare å holde seg fast, medgir Knutsen. Knutsen hadde den norske gjennomsnittsrekorden på 36,98 knop i tolv år, fra 2005 til 2017, da den ble slått av Miriam Rasmussen med 42,93 knop. - Da var det bare å gjøre et nytt forsøk og det lykkes jeg med, sier Knutsen stolt.

We continue our Complete Namibia Tour travelogue as we relax with the Flamingoes in Walvis Bay, photograph a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast, then spend some time with the incredibly charming Himba People. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/624 Music by Martin Bailey.

We continue our Complete Namibia Tour travelogue as we relax with the Flamingoes in Walvis Bay, photograph a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast, then spend some time with the incredibly charming Himba People. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/624 Music by Martin Bailey.

The NAMAs were held last weekend - Live and Loud in Walvis Bay, Namibia. We caught up with NAMAward winner for the Most Disciplined artist category - Adora and spoke to her about the categories she was nominated in. She also touched on her debut album titled "As I Am" and the musical journey to her masterpiece.

In part 3 of my Namibia photography travelogue we visit the majestic dunes at Sossusvlei and flamingoes at the Ramsar Convention protected Sandwich Harbour. Images and Text: https://mbp.ac/488 Music by the Staff of the Kulala Lodge in Sossusvlei - Thank you!

In part 3 of my Namibia photography travelogue we visit the majestic dunes at Sossusvlei and flamingoes at the Ramsar Convention protected Sandwich Harbour. Images and Text: https://mbp.ac/488 Music by the Staff of the Kulala Lodge in Sossusvlei - Thank you!

This first installment is a trailer for Cecil Moller's 26-minute award winning documentary 'House of Love'. The trailer helps set the context for development of the video series being developed. Surrounded by vast expanses of desert and sea, the small Namibian harbour of Walvis Bay is the unlikely setting in which filmmaker Cecil Moller explores the lives of sex-workers. Dependent for their business on the brief visits of foreign shipping trawlers to this remote port, the women give revealing insights into the choices they have made and why they have made them. Their conflicts with notions of love, sex, sin and redemption become the main themes, while the threat of HIV/AIDS hangs ominously in the background. Find out more about this film at http://www.dayzero.co.za/steps/films/films_26/houseoflove.htm

This first installment is a trailer for Cecil Moller's 26-minute award winning documentary 'House of Love'. The trailer helps set the context for development of the video series being developed. Surrounded by vast expanses of desert and sea, the small Namibian harbour of Walvis Bay is the unlikely setting in which filmmaker Cecil Moller explores the lives of sex-workers. Dependent for their business on the brief visits of foreign shipping trawlers to this remote port, the women give revealing insights into the choices they have made and why they have made them. Their conflicts with notions of love, sex, sin and redemption become the main themes, while the threat of HIV/AIDS hangs ominously in the background. Find out more about this film at http://www.dayzero.co.za/steps/films/films_26/houseoflove.htm