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 62
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 2
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 3
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 20
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 13
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 6
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 4
insert_link Local Pedaling with purpose: Cycling in the Nedbank Desert Dash for Embo lye Haro Pre-Primary School Nedbank Namibia leverages the annual Nedbank Desert Dash, an iconic 397 km cycling adventure through the challenging yet beautiful Namib Desert, as a means for ‘doing good’. Scheduled for 8-9 December this year, the event continues its yearly mission to actively support causes aimed at creating positive change in Namibia. Kavango East Rundu, is a cycling team brought together by a passion for cycling and a desire to support those […] todayNovember 20, 2023 14
insert_link Environment Supporting the Desert Lion Conservation – A Pledge to Protect the Namib’s Icons Desert Lion Conservation (DLC), also known as the "Desert Lion Project," stands as a beacon of hope for the preservation of an extraordinary and endangered species, the desert-adapted lions of the Northern Namib. This small non-profit organization is dedicated to a mission that not only encompasses the survival of these majestic creatures but also serves as a model for harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. The Desert Lion Conservation under […] todayNovember 7, 2023 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
