Save the Kunene

10/10/2023

It is with a heavy heart that we need to share the news that Koos Verwey, Epupa Falls Lodge’s owner and passionate advocate for Kaokoland, was seriously injured in a fall from his deck last week. He was evacuated to Windhoek and is being kept sedated and stable after many hours of surgery. Very sadly it seems that Koos will not be able to walk again, and it will be some time before we have a fuller picture of his rehabilitation journey.

While we wait for Koos to start his recovery, we want to reassure our loyal guests and agents that business at Epupa Lodge will continue as usual. Our amazing lodge team will keep on working their magic on the ground, and we’re busy arranging our systems so that Mariette can take over the day-to-day logistics and financial responsibilities. One thing we know we can do for Koos right now is to take care of his beloved Epupa and ensure that our guests can continue experiencing this amazing place. Thank you for all your prayers and best wishes, they are truly appreciated.

Please Whatsapp questions and messages to 081 250 8225 or email to [email protected]
No calls will be answered.

The EFL-Team

02/11/2022

Friends of the Kunene, we have a problem.
A rather big one...

This road will cut through the heart of what we love and protect - Namibia's last true wilderness.
If you have seen the area surrounding the path they cut open to build a road, you will know that it is messy. Mountains, of which we have the most beautiful, will be cut open to make way for the road. Natural habitats will be destroyed. Our last wildlife will disappear.

Are we against development? No.
Are we against the way that our government is doing this? Yes. Not a single chief was asked permission.
And those that signed received ample numeration for their effort.

Inbox us if you can know how we can stand up against this.
And help us fight for our existence.

🔊TENDER BULLETIN 1452 OUT NOW:

🛣️SHAPING A DAMN NEW ROAD TO BAYNES
👉🏽The Roads Authority has received four ‘restricted bidding’ offers from N$3.3-m to N$5.5-m to clear the way for a new district road from Omuhandja via to , as an N$11-m planning consultancy goes ahead for a blacktop to the proposed site on the River that will scar forever - page 7.

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🪙📉PROCUREMENT ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET
👉🏽Namibia’s national budget shrank by 0.77% to a three-year low of N$9.446-b in 2022/23 - only slightly above the N$9.2-b needed to service government that has grown by 11% to an *all-time high*. Procurement spending has grown by only 6% over the past decade - less than one tenth of the 68% increment in personnel expenditure and 68 times less than the 411% growth in debt servicing costs – page 2.

14/10/2020

Owen is still in Windhoek doing interviews and meeting up with the lovely people that sponsored him on his way to Windhoek. Here he is with Shalli Ben-Elungu.
Meanwhile, Cornie found another croc today, poisoned and eaten by other crocs - who are also very likely to die.

The big questions after Owen's walk are: What Now? Where do we go from here?

08/10/2020

Herewith a big thank you to the people sponsoring Owen in Windhoek at UrbanCamp.net - Camping | Leisure | Windhoek.
Thank you to Shalli Ben-Elungu and Kristi for the sponsorship!

www.urbancamp.net

UrbanCamp.net is a centrally located comfortable camping ground situated in the heart of Windhoek. It is the perfect get away with all the convenience of being in town.

07/10/2020

06/10/2020

Owen's phone has a flat battery. He can be reached on 0811270204.

05/10/2020

And Owen is steadily making his way to Windhoek!
Whoop!
He left Okahandja this morning and hopes to reach Windhoek by tomorrow! AWESOME!!

Here is a photo from Adele saying the following:
We found Owen next to the road, about 55km before Okahandja. What a privilege. Let's help Owen to save our Kunene crocodiles. You doing a great job Owen. In the photo George and Brink handing him coke and some dried Namibian meat. 👍😃

If you would like to chat to Owen - give the man a call at 081 806 1162. And if you would like to walk with him the last 5km - also give him a call!

Republikein The Namibian New Era Newspaper Kanaal 7 Kosmos 94.1 Hitradio Namibia Namibian Sun

27/09/2020

Accommodation found!
Thank you Kaku Guesthouse in Otjiwarongo. Hillary, you are a super star!