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Flamingo is published by Media Nova Namibia www.media-namibia.com ISSN: 2026-7924 Publisher Mynard Slabbert Contributors • Anne Schauffer • Caleb Shepard • Elke Reinauer • Gondwana Collection Namibia • http://magazine.africageographic.com • www.favelapainting.com • www.theroyalportfolio.com • James Siddall • Jescey Visagie • Lucas Kesselhutwker • Mark Pettipher • Dr. Morgan Hauptfleisch • Namibia Nature Foundation www.nnf.org.na • Pietro Russo • Ron Swilling • The Roving Ambassador • Tuvie.com • Yvonne Boden Advertising Sales Media Nova Namibia Ferreira’s Garden Centre Shop #2, Maxwell Street Southern Industrial Area Windhoek, NAMIBIA Namibia and Africa Mynard Slabbert +264 (0)85 227 2380 mynard@media-namibia.com Chris Coetzee +264 (0)81 668 0697 chris@media-namibia.com Godfrey Lancellas +27 (0)83 501 5999 godfrey@madhattermedia.co.za Art & layout design MPDPS (Pty) Ltd +27 (0)21 856 1276 mark@mpdps.com Designers Wade Hunkin, Eugene Jonck Printers Solitaire Press, Brahman Street Northern Industria Windhoek, NAMIBIA TEAM NAMIBIA Media Nova Namibia cc is a proud partner of Team Namibia
In this month’s Flamingo August 2016
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Visitors’ Filo Facts Useful and interesting information on Namibia.
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Air Namibia Information From the Managing Director and Destination Map. Penduka a place of hope Penduka empowers women to work and earn their own money. Elke Reinauer travelled to the outskirts of Windhoek to find this special and peaceful place, to meet the person driving this initiative, and the women whose lives have been altered by being there.
16 The Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2016 Drum roll…the 15 finalists of the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2016 competition…and the winner!
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26 The secretive creatures of Namibia’s forgotten corner
An intensive small and meso-mammal study of Kavango East conservancies
32 Namibia - a journey It is one of the ironies of my life that I took my family to Namibia to escape humanity, yet it was the humanity we encountered that will be a story forever in our hearts. 38 Taking South African wines to Namibia and beyond Flamingo magazine talks to Barry de Vries and Dirk Harris of Tamasa Trading about taking the ‘Tamasa wine route’ to Air Namibia’s destinations. 46 Scuderia Ferrari still personally yours Family man and CEO of Scuderia SouthAfrica, Mervyn Eagles, takes time out for a coffee and a chat with Flamingo magazine. 54 Motoring James Siddall on what’s happening in the wonderful world of wheels, the all-new Opel Astra has everything it takes to be a class leader. 64
Their world in colour Dutch artist duo, Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn – aka Haas&Hahn - have a passion for urban transformation, and they’re achieving it in the brightest, boldest, most socially aware way imaginable
70 The Royal Family The Royal Portfolio is a family owned and run group of luxury hotels located in iconic South African destinations. 74 THANDA, under canvas Five-star Thanda Safari – a Private Game Reserve’s tented camp bears little relation to your concept of ‘tent’ or even ‘camp’. 80 Nam Flavour Two ambassadors for the country unite to showcase the real Namibia, sharing authentic Nam flavour with the rest of the world 94
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Take life lightly CapeTown-based Pietro Russo is founder and owner of Ecomo – a sustainable architectural firm that creates Ecomo homes, customised modular homes based on modern, simple living with green design principles.
100 How to know when you are dealing with a Namibian It’s no secret that the people from Namibia are very unique in very weird and wonderful ways. 102 High Humour Time for a smile while you are high above the clouds. 106 Sci Tech Gadgets, gizmos, concepts and utter innovation. Disclaimer All material is strictly copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior written permission from the publisher. Opinions expressed in Flamingo are not necessarily those of Air Namibia.
116 Air Namibia Information Travel information, Frequent Flyer Information, Cargo Service, Flight Schedule and Fleet Information. 126 Entertainment Try your hand at Sudoku - easy, medium and hard.
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