insert_link Sport Nedbank Desert Dash 2023 Update The Desert Dash less than a week away...cycling guru Patrick de Goede and event organiser Leander Borg give a quick update, including the road conditions, live tracking and the Half Dash... todayDecember 4, 2023 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 5
insert_link Namibia Excitement Builds for 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships By Dilia Mazula Windhoek, Namibia - The cycling community in Namibia is abuzz with anticipation as the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships (XCM) gears up to kick off this Saturday, November 25, at the IJG Trails in Windhoek. Organized by the Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club in collaboration with the Namibian Cycling Federation, this year's event promises to be a spectacle, with over 60 cyclists gearing up to […] todayNovember 23, 2023 7
insert_link Local All4TheBabies: Raising funds for a safe haven through Nedbank Desert Dash This year, the All4TheBabies four (4) women cycling team sets to take part in the Nedbank Desert Dash to support a purpose that goes beyond the race. Their participation is fuelled by a commitment to enhance awareness and support the Ruach Elohim Foundation in Swakopmund, with a fundraising target of N$100,000. The Ruach Elohim Foundation is a voluntary association that aims to help prevent baby dumping and provide a safe […] todayNovember 15, 2023 1
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
insert_link Sport 19th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash launched The 2023 edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash is scheduled to take place from 08 to 09 December 2023, starting at Grove Mall in Windhoek and ending at Swakopmund’s Platz Am Meer Mall, with riders cycling through the Khomas-Hochland Mountains in 24 hours. Over 1 000 cyclists have entered for this year’s event, with 160 cyclists participating in the two-person teams, 624 in the four-person teams, and 190 cyclists riding […] todayOctober 18, 2023 5
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.
