Namibia: /Nami #nus – Lessons From the Past for a Sustainable Future

The name Aminius, which is actually /Nami #Nus, a Khoekhoegowab (spoken by Nama people) word meaning ‘Ostrich Farm’ (volstruisplaas in Afrikaans), tells a story that many people in the Omaheke region may no longer remember.

Place names often preserve the history of a community. In the case of /Nami #Nus, it serves as a reminder of a time when ostriches roamed freely across this beautiful landscape.

Sadly, today’s reality stands in stark contrast to the history reflected in the name.

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