insert_link 2 Namibia Old Mutual Wealth joins Michelle McLean Trust for fund raising event The Michelle McLean Children Trust is teaming up with Old Mutual Wealth for a fun golf day at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 6 December 2024. Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean shares how the funds raised will be used to support important causes. todayOctober 17, 2024 29 2
insert_link Local Is it possible to impact a life? The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported that Namibia observes an upward trajectory of cancer cases from 3 700 to 4 300 on average new cases annually. Breast cancer cases remain the highest “life-threatening,” while prostate cancer is epidemiologically stated (per 100 000 population) as the top cancer in Namibia. Cervical cancer is third, while “modern or lifestyle” cancers like colorectal cancer and lung cancer increase. […] todayJuly 24, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics Ondangwa Town Council gala dinner raises over N$500 000 The Ondangwa Town Council has raised over N$ 500 000 in cash, and pledges during the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition gala dinner held on Saturday. Future Media's Maria Namupala reports. todayApril 8, 2024 96
insert_link Local Robinson, Lewis win Gobabis Nedbank for Good second leg Celonika Robinson and Johan Lewis emerged victorious in the second leg of the 2024 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place at the Gobabis Golf Club last Saturday. Lewis scored 39 points ahead of Burger Bergh in second, who scored 34 points, and Willem Wermann in third place, with 32 points counted in. Fourth place belonged to Bertus Opperman, who scored 32 points counted out. In the […] todayApril 8, 2024 8
insert_link World Biden heads to Trump turf for fundraising US President Joe Biden is fundraising in Florida on Tuesday - the home turf of his main rival in his re-election bid, Donald Trump. Biden will be holding events in Miami and Palm Beach - where the Former republican president has made his home since leaving the White House. Kate fisher reports from Washington. todayJanuary 31, 2024 4
Namibia Future Media and Sanlam Namibia announce the partnership for Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024 Future Media is proud to announce Sanlam as their official partner for the Hit 4 Hope Charity Golf Day 2024. The event, which was started in 2022, has raised over N$340,000 with the aim of supporting education in Namibia. Namibia faces numerous challenges in providing its students with access to better quality education. Acknowledging this, Future Media believes it is the collective responsibility of Namibian corporates to support organisations that […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 55
insert_link Africa Fintech and energy illuminate DR Congo’s nascent startup ecosystem By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the world’s most resource-rich countries, is carving out a new prosperity niche as it emerges on the global tech scene. Known for its green metals, cobalt and copper, and the world's second-largest rainforest, the newest member of the East African Community is having a moment in the startup ecosystem. In 2023 the country raised […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Wheelchair cyclists aiming for world champs this year Wheelchair cyclists Roodley Gowaseb and Nico Kharaxub are aiming to compete in multiple competitions and earn qualification spots for the upcoming Kobe International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in 2024. Kobe, Japan, will host the 11th edition of the Para Athletics World Championships from 17 to 25 May 2024, with over 1 000 athletes from more than 100 nations set to compete in 171 medal events. Gowaseb however […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Nedbank backs the Blush Foundation’s fight against period equality through the Nedbank desert dash In the coastal town of Swakopmund, a team of determined individuals are gearing up for a challenge that stretches well beyond the typical test of endurance—the annual Nedbank Desert Dash. These are the members representing the Blush Foundation team, a group of social cyclists united by their zeal for cycling and by a cause: the eradication of period poverty within the bounds of Namibia. Across Namibia, countless young girls are […] todayNovember 27, 2023 9