United Beekeepers of Namibia

11/10/2026

We had a blast at our first practical beekeeping workshop! Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us for the next one.

07/10/2026

We’re very excited to have Dr Lynne Hepplestone joining us for two special UBoN webinars!

Lynne brings a pretty incredible combination of experience to the table. She’s a veterinarian, beekeeper and internationally recognised honey judge, with decades of practical knowledge about bees, honey quality and the healing properties of raw honey.

And she’ll be sharing some of that knowledge with us over two evenings.

If you’re a beekeeper, honey lover or simply curious. Everyone is welcome.

All the details are on the poster. 🐝

WhatsApp enquiries only:
Leoni: 081 366 6710 | Sharon: 081 128 4077

06/10/2026

🐝 Ready to feel more confident working with your bees?

Our practical beekeeping workshops are all about learning by doing. Get hands-on at the hive, ask questions as you go, and build the confidence to understand and manage your own colonies.

Whether you’re just starting out or simply want more practical experience, come join us in Okahandja.

Spaces are limited to 20 per workshop, so book your spot early.

All the details are on the poster.

WhatsApp enquiries only:
Leoni: 081 366 6710 | Sharon: 081 128 4077

06/10/2026

🐝 Beekeeping season is in full swing!

Whether you’re just getting started, want more confidence working your hives, or want to dig a little deeper into the science behind honey, we’ve got something coming up for you.

UBoN’s October and November programme includes hands-on practical workshops in Okahandja and two expert-led webinars with Dr Lynne Hepplestone.

📌 Save the dates! Full details on each workshop and webinar will follow.

Questions? WhatsApp only:
Leoni: 081 366 6710 | Sharon: 081 128 4077

30/09/2026

United Beekeepers of Namibia (UBoN) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Bees & Boreholes
Time: Sep 30, 2026 07:00 PM (JHB time)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84840347657?pwd=itXHWbotPhF6bkJqJFkBzR05ziaSna.1

Meeting chat link
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/84840347657

Meeting ID: 848 4034 7657
Passcode: 291948

23/09/2026

🐝 ATTENTION FARMERS & BEEKEEPERS!

Bees in a borehole are one of those problems you definitely want to prevent before you have to figure out how to fix it.

UBoN is hosting a practical online webinar with Christo Brisley from Agra ProVision, looking at how farmers can help prevent colonies from moving into boreholes and what can be done when the bees have already moved in.

Whether you’re a farmer, beekeeper, or both, this is useful, practical knowledge worth having.

📅 Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 19:00–20:00

Prevention is a whole lot easier than eviction.

See the poster for all the details.

Please share with farmers and beekeepers who may find this useful.

🐝 AANDAG BOERE & BYEBOERE!

Bye in ’n boorgat is een van daardie probleme wat jy beslis eerder wil voorkom as om later te probeer uitwerk hoe om dit op te los.

UBoN bied ’n praktiese aanlyn webinar aan saam met Christo Brisley van Agra ProVision, waarin daar gekyk word na hoe boere kan help voorkom dat byekolonies in boorgate intrek, en wat gedoen kan word wanneer die bye reeds ingetrek het.

Of jy nou ’n boer, byeboer of albei is – dit is nuttige, praktiese kennis wat die moeite werd is om te hê.

📅 Woensdag, 30 September 2026 | 19:00–20:00

Voorkoming is beslis baie makliker as uitsetting. 🐝

Sien die plakkaat vir al die besonderhede.

Deel asseblief met boere en byeboere wat hierdie inligting nuttig mag vind.

22/09/2026

A little throwback to a special bee rescue at Busy Brains School. 🐝💛

What started as a scary swarm in a pile of tyres turned into a team effort to safely relocate the bees and a wonderful opportunity to teach the little ones about honeybees, why they matter and why they deserve our protection.

From bee rescue to bee education (and a little honey tasting!) exactly how we like our bee stories to end.

22/09/2026

A little throwback to a bee rescue that was too special not to share.

Some time ago, what started as a rather scary situation at Busy Brains School turned into a wonderful opportunity to learn about honeybees, why they matter, and how we can help protect them.
A swarm of bees had made themselves at home in a large pile of tyres next to the school. And because bees apparently enjoy making things interesting, they had chosen a tyre right at the BOTTOM of the pile. Of course. Removing them safely was going to take a team effort.

A huge thank you to the City of Windhoek, who donated bee suits so that the beekeepers could safely work together to remove the tyres and reach the colony, and who also came out to support and observe the removal.

Beekeepers Cara, Kobus and Chris Viljoen joined forces to carefully tackle the job and make sure our little pollinators could be safely relocated.

But this story became about much more than simply removing bees.

Cara spent two days with the Busy Brains children, teaching them about honeybees, the important role they play in our environment, and why we should protect them rather than fear them. The little ones even got to taste some honey, which we suspect may have been the highlight of the lesson!

A heartfelt thank you also goes to the landlord for the generous donation to UBoN. Support like this helps us continue protecting Namibia’s honeybees while creating opportunities for education and awareness.

What started as a scary situation became an opportunity for education, understanding and a little more appreciation for our very important pollinators.

And that is exactly how we like our bee stories to end. 🐝💛

21/09/2026

Always grateful to Warrick for sharing his knowledge with us Namibian beekeepers.

A garden that feeds the pollinators.

Help support the Bees in YOUR GARDEN! Rip out the lawn and plant these and you can pick and cook and enjoy as much as the bees and insects would love them too!



Bee WARE

21/09/2026

Happy Monday! Today is a great day to catch some bees.

Tell us the strangest place you've encountered a swarm.