Hey guys!
Welcome to the OshiSmoothie Relay series brought to you by Oshikandela and Monochrome Magazine.
We kick off the series with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr Penehafo Shindume of Happy Health.
Marchell Linus: From Living Room Floor to National Stages (November Feature Story)
By Donna
Getting paid what he deserves while looking like fire and having creative freedom is the ultimate gig for this Namibian-born power house.
An all-around creative with eight years of experience in the entertainment industry, Marchell Linus is a choreographer, dancer, journalist, producer, creative director and writer.
3 reasons why you should add woven items to your home – with The Penatu Home
Part of our time on Instagram is spent stalking other people’s beautiful homes. One home in particular, The Penatu home. *several heart eyes
The neutral colour palette, the woven baskets, the organisation? We love to see it all. The best part about following The Penatu Home are the tips the owner, Pekeloye Kamenye, shares with her audience. Monochrome also found out that she has an online shop where you can purchase some of the items as seen in her home. How cool?
We caught up with Pekeloye to find out WHY we should add woven items to our homes too.
Have you been to the Windhoek Green Market?
by Betty Sibeso
I’ve been on an eat clean and “change my relationship with food” journey this year so visiting the weekly Green Market was on the list of things I’ve needed to do. September is a little too late for a first time visit, but I can explain.
Curvy Scorpio: Dating during a Pandemic
‘’There are things even love can’t do. Before I got married, I believed love could do anything. I learned soon enough that it couldn’t bear the weight of four years without children. If the burden is too much and stays too long, even love bends, cracks, comes close to breaking and sometimes does break. ‘’But even when it’s in a thousand pieces around your feet, that does’nt mean it’s no longer love.’’ Ayobami Adebayo.
Fitness, Wellness and Happy Hormones
By Hilma.L.Inkono
When it comes to fitness and wellness, most people are aware that exercising is good for one’s health, however intentionally implementing physical activity into one’s routine is an entirely different battle on its own. Having the motivation and discipline to regularly break a sweat regardless of your body type, is a recurring choice you have to constantly make, which is easier said than done. Nonetheless, there are endless benefits to working out, whereby improvements can be seen in the physical, mental and social realm of one’s life, to mention a few.
So, to set us off into the world of physical wellness, I reached out to two fitness enthusiasts with completely different styles of working out.
Curvy Scorpio: Secondary Mothers
On Sunday 09 May 2021, we celebrated Mother’s Day. I am not very keen on celebrating it, for the mere fact that my mother no longer dwells on this earth.
Soup & Bread: The perfect pair
- By Elizma Burger
With the colder months ahead of us, we are switching to preparing hot dishes instead salads. One of my all-time favorite winter tradition is soup. There is just something about a hot bowl of soup that comforts me and pairing soup with bread excites me. The crunch of the bread complements the soup perfectly and one of the best parts is dipping a slice of crusty bread into the soup.
Top 5 Coffee Hotspots to visit this Autumn/Winter
By Hilma L. Inkono
Now that the colder months are approaching, people are opting for sweaters instead of tops, sneakers instead of sandals and most importantly coffee in the stead of colder drinks. Caffeine is a well-known stimulant in coffee that supposedly keeps one more alert and awake, hence, it’s a go-to drink for many people when they require a boost of energy. Nevertheless, sometimes one merely wants to enjoy a hot cup of java with a good ambience and a lovely vibe. I visited 5 coffee hotspots that might suit your palate.
Top 5 Gondwana travel destinations on my list: Southern Edition
By Elizma Burger
The name Gondwana is synonymous with quality and luxury. With over 15 lodges across Namibia, the Gondwana Collection is the perfect go-to when booking accommodation. The various lodges, hotels and campsites are divided in to 5 collections: secret, adventure, value, experience and premium collections. Each collection is catered to your specific needs, making it easy to find an option that fits your budget.
Choosing 5 of my favourite Gondwana travel destinations was quite a challenge, so I decided to focus on my top 5 destinations in the southern part of Namibia.