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Animal justice remains a pipe dream

5 days ago - 20 January 2021 | Society

Windhoek • [email protected] ground-breaking animal protection and welfare bill launched by disgraced former justice minister Sacky Shanghala in late 2019 and that was slated to become law in mid-2020, has stalled amidst the minister's downfall,...

Shake a can for CAN

5 days ago - 20 January 2021 | Society

On Thursday, 4 February, the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) joins their global family of organisations to commemorate World Cancer Day, while creating awareness on cancer and the impact of the disease on societyThis year...

Nambob joins the fight to save lives

1 week ago - 14 January 2021 | Society

With the Cancer Association of Namibia’s (CAN) National Outreach Programme kicking off today, Nambob (previously Avbob Namibia) extended their support to the organisations efforts to fight the disease in Namibia. “Keeping Covid-19 regulations in check...

CAN kicks off outreaches

1 week ago - 13 January 2021 | Society

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has resumed clinical services, with various clinics taking place.“We cannot allow another year of Covid-19 to keep us from our mission to fight cancer in Namibia,” says CAN CEO...

It’s raining pancakes at CAN

1 week ago - 12 January 2021 | Society

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) embarks hosts its first fundraiser for the year with a pancake sale at its head office in Windhoek on Friday.“Supporting this drive allows us to raise much-needed funds for...

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Tool support for CAN

1 month - 08 December 2020 | Society

Pupkewitz Megabuild and Marathon Tools have again teamed up to raise funds as they join the fight against cancer. This year, the two enterprises donated...

Countrywide Christmas drive

1 month - 07 December 2020 | Society

The Capricorn Group remains committed to its promise of being connectors of positive change and through their Christmas Drive Initiative aimed at helping different vulnerable...

Hitting balls for CAN

1 month - 04 December 2020 | Society

The first annual MyLife Movember Golf Day in support of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) was recently hosted at the Windhoek Golf Club, where...

Big donation for cancer

1 month - 04 December 2020 | Society

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against cancer, with an annual donation of N$140 000 to the Cancer Association of Namibia...

CAN says thank you

1 month - 30 November 2020 | Society

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) officially wraps up its annual schedule this week. “Many important annual events and programmes could not take place this...

GEKA supports CHICA

2 months ago - 24 November 2020 | Society

GEKA Pharma recommitted its support against the fight on childhood cancer by donating N$150 000 towards the CHICA Interim Home for childhood cancer patients of...

Rough n Tough raises N$300K for CAN

2 months ago - 23 November 2020 | Society

The annual Rough n Tough Rally hosted by the Baard family in Swakopmund, came to a close on Saturday when the organisers handed over N$305...

Lion-sized smiles from SOS youngsters

2 months ago - 16 November 2020 | Society

There were smiles all around when Proudly African Quick Service Restaurant Hungry Lion treated the children at SOS Village Schools in Namibia to a delicious...

Teeing off against prostate cancer

2 months ago - 12 November 2020 | Society

As official sponsor of the 2020 MyLife Movember Golf Day in collaboration with Kosmos 94.1, the Cancer Association of Namibia together with Hollard Namibia aims...

Concrete support for CAN

2 months ago - 09 November 2020 | Society

Suremix Walvis Bay and the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) thank all clients who participated in the #thinkpink challenges throughout October, marking #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Suremix donated...

CAN hosts home-based caregivers course

2 months ago - 05 November 2020 | Society

The Cancer Association of Namibia invites interested members of the public with a confirmed background in home-based caregiving, patient care and/or willingness to be trained...

Community development in the spotlight

2 months ago - 04 November 2020 | Society

Through its Social Investment Fund (SIF), over the past three months Bank Windhoek has donated over N$750 000 towards community development projects focusing on education,...

WAP steun borskanker

2 months ago - 03 November 2020 | Society

Die leerlingraad van die Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP) het onlangs ’n “Pienkdag” ter ondersteuning van die Kankerverenig van Namibië (CAN) gehou. Die N$3 300 wat...