Anne Mans

  Every three minutes, a pangolin is poached—either for illegal bushmeat or to supply the Asian market with its highly sought-after scales. This alarming reality underscores the urgent need to raise awareness for these incredible and unique mammals. World Pangolin Day, observed annually on the third Saturday of February (15 February 2025), is an opportunity to highlight the severe threats pangolins face, particularly poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking in Namibia […]

On 31 October, Nictus, a proudly Namibian independent furniture retailer with over 80 years of heritage, hosted a special event to showcase the incredible work of local Namibian artists. The evening highlighted the creativity of local sculptors, painters, ceramicists, and other talented artisans, offering them an exclusive platform to display and sell their unique creations to the Nictus community. As part of its ongoing commitment to the "Shop Local, Support […]

Isn’t this a sight of beauty? I’m not drooling, YOU’RE drooling! I call this the ‘King of Charcuterie Boards’. Then again, when you build a Charcuterie board with Hartlief products, every board deserves royal status! For this board I used Pepper Salami, Windhoek Salami, Chorizo, Black Forest Ham, and Choppa.

I almost didn’t build this Charcuterie board, because my son nearly got a head start on building it! Tuesday nights in my house, are now called Hartlief Charcuterie board night, and it’s something my son and husband have absolutely no objection to! My son has seen my make these a few times now, and so he has started helping me build them each week. The selection we went with this week, are […]

School holidays are great… if you’re a kid! But after a few days, this mommy definitely needed a break. Enter… Hartlief I call this the ‘Mommy Needs Alone Time’ Charcuterie board. The short salami range is one of my utmost favourites, so I build this board using German Style Salami, and Dauerwurst. Hartlief’s traditional German style salami is created using the same methods which have been used for many years. Mild […]

The Cancer Association of Namibia’s annual iconic Hats & Roses event raises awareness and funds for cancer support services in the country. The event aimed to promote cancer education and early detection, highlights the importance of community involvement in the fight against cancer. Maggie chats with CAN CEO, Rolf Hansen about this year’s event and the surprise performance by one of music’s most loved musicians.

  September is all about Hartlief’s VERY extensive Salami and Cured Meats range. And when I say ‘Extensive Range’, I really mean it’s a massive range. The range consists of: Beef Salami, German Salami, German Salami Short, Italian salami short, Italian Salami, Pepper salami, Pepper salami short, Salami Selection, Windhoek Salami, Lamb Windhoek Salami, Dauerwurst, Coppa, Black Forest Ham, Mettwurst, Teewurst, Smoked beef, and Chorizo. I know what you’re wondering. With 9 different types of Salami, do they actually each have their own unique taste? Absolutely! For this board, I used Italian Salami, Lamb Windhoek Salami, and Pepper Salami, […]

Oh dear… I think I’m starting to fall down a rabbit hole with these Hartlief Charcuterie Boards. I feel like a Charcuterie Cup might be better than a board. Simply because too many fingers can help themselves to a board, but with a cup, it’s all yours! And the options would be endless! I’m thinking the perfect Charcuterie Cup would have Cabanossi, Landjäger, Lamb as well as Pork Streaky Bacon (rolled up), […]