Oct 14, 2013 · Omaruru is a mixture of the old and the new and the town has some 14 000 inhabitants. In the last decade or so Omaruru has become something of a haven for those of an artistic nature. True to its creative roots Omaruru produces several fine products including chocolate, cheese and wine.

Aug 30, 2017 · Omaruru and Vänersborg have a shared history through Axel W Eriksson, from Vänersborg, who went to Namibia and started a trading post in the area. The city was established and there were still Swed...

Apr 15, 2024 · When the war between the Germans and Hereros started in 1904, Omaruru was attacked and surrounded by Herero warriors. The town is home to a cemetery where graves of both Ovaherero and Germans are.

Franke Tower stands as a proud monument to the history and culture of Namibia, nestled in the charming town of Omaruru. As a museum and tourist attraction, it invites visitors to explore the rich narratives that have shaped the region over the years.

Omaruru is a town [3] in the Erongo Region of central Namibia. The town has 14,000 inhabitants [4] and encompasses 352 square kilometres (136 sq mi) of land. [5] It is situated near Mount Erongo, on the usually dry Omaruru River. It is located on the main paved road from Swakopmund to Otjiwarongo.

This issue discusses Omaruru district: history, ecology, education, Okombahe & Otjohorongo Reserves, livestock, demographics, urban areas, ethnicity, and other statistics. Creator O. Köhler (with Günther Wagner)

Mar 13, 2024 · THE small town of Omaruru is a happy hug of quaint houses, lined by the rich silt of the wide Omaruru River. Omaruru in English means sour. The name had been conferred to the town by the Ovaherero people as their cattle’s milk would turn sour after they grazed on a certain plant in the area.

During the Christmas season in 2001, the senior citizens of Omaruru were invited for coffee and cake at the 'Wronsky House', where a surprise awaited them. A number of Omaruru citizens had collected photographs depicting 'old Omaruru' which had been displayed on the walls of …

Omaruru – Kranzberg, in the Erongo Region of south-western Namibia. No previous archaeological survey has been carried out in the area covered by the existing railway.

Aug 3, 2012 · The ephemeral Omaruru River had been flowing muddily for a week and water filled every crevice. Or I thought it was chance. By the time I left the garden a few hours later, I had reassessed my understanding of the word ‘chance’, realising that, as many people believe, nothing happens by accident.