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Keeping four-legged family members safe

1 week ago - 16 January 2020 | Society

“Every little contribution, whether monetary or in kind, is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference in the lives of animals here at the SPCA,” says the SPCA’s general manager Hanna Rhodin.Her words follow a...

Raffle for Hope raises N$100K to fight cancer

1 month - 09 December 2019 | Society

The “Slice of Life, Raffle for Hope” – a collaborative project by the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) and Gondwana Collection to raise funds for screening primarily financially disadvantaged Namibians in rural parts of the...

Bags full of joy

1 month - 05 December 2019 | Society

This festive season Nedbank Namibia staff members are giving back to the less fortunate by supporting the Swakopmund Junior Town Council, to spread joy amongst under-privileged children at the coastal town.Spearheaded by the Nedbank Swakopmund...

Huis Maerua maak hart (en hand) oop

3 months ago - 15 October 2019 | Society

Yolanda Nel ’n Hand wat gee, is ook ’n hand wat kan ontvang.So sê Erna von Dewitz van Huis Maerua ná hulle onlangs ’n skenking aan die Caring Hearts-organisasie oorhanding het. “Ons het vir hulle...

LRON supports battle against cancer

3 months ago - 07 October 2019 | Society

The Land Rover Owners of Namibia (LRON) host a Battle of the Brands for Cancer event at the Tony Rust track on the outskirts of Windhoek on Saturday 26 October and they’re looking for support...

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Help from Haval

3 months ago - 01 October 2019 | Society

Breast and cervical cancer are the focus of the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) in September and October.Backing women’s health and development, Pupkewitz Haval supported...

Support for House Acacia

3 months ago - 01 October 2019 | Society

The FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust, represented by Mrs Jane Katjavivi, recently handed over a donation of N$200 000 to the Cancer Association of Namibia in...

Fun with hats and roses

3 months ago - 01 October 2019 | Society

Last Saturday the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) hosted their annual Hats & Roses Ladies Morning at the Windhoek Country Club Resort, with 430 women...

Big bucks for Nampharm Foundation

4 months ago - 23 September 2019 | Society

Standard Bank renewed its commitment to continue putting smiles on the faces of children who suffer from birth deformities such as cleft and lip palate...

Taking hands to make a change

4 months ago - 20 September 2019 | Society

Volunteers from the Capricorn Group spent time with more than 130 pensioners in Khomasdal at The Grace Project this week, serving meals and drinks, playing...

Nuwe perseel wink vir [email protected]

4 months ago - 05 September 2019 | Society

Windhoek • Yolanda NelWomen @ Work ([email protected]) is al ’n dekade in Suiderhof geleë, maar nou wink groener weivelde vir die instansie wanneer hulle na...

City of angels

5 months ago - 18 August 2019 | Society

Tanja Bause “More and more kids in Namibia are being orphaned daily and fewer people are taking care of them,” says Bettie Hoakhaos (52) of...

‘Doughnations’ for the less fortunate

5 months ago - 04 August 2019 | Society

There’s more to Debonairs Pizza than just pizza. Because by simply ordering a Debonairs Pizza, you are feeding people in need at no additional cost...

Think pink

5 months ago - 28 July 2019 | Society

Earlier this week the Cancer Association (CAN) launched the #MyCupForCancer campaign in support of women fighting cancer.The project runs from August to October every year...

Só maak Chamel 'n verskil

6 months ago - 14 July 2019 | Society

Gerine Hoff Daar is soveel mammas wat 'n behoefte het aan items vir hulle nuwe baba en dit eenvoudig nie kan bekostig nie. Om die...

Support for albinism

6 months ago - 14 July 2019 | Society

While commemorating International Albinism Awareness Day, FNB Namibia donated 250 sun protection hats valued at N$21 750 to Albino Care Support in Namibia of Albinism...

CAN tickled pink

6 months ago - 30 June 2019 | Society

The Cancer Association of Namibia last week launched the 2019 “Pink Drive” in support of women's health, announcing that the “Hope over Fear” buffs for...

Awesome support for Winter Knights

7 months ago - 16 June 2019 | Society

The Round Table in conjunction with various project partners saw Namibians give generously at intersections in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay last week.Citizens again proved...