Pupkewitz Toyota co-sponsors vehicle for CHICA Bear Campaign

Every week, at least five Namibian families hear the diagnosis that their child has cancer. Paediatric oncology remains one of the greatest challenges, because identification, early diagnosis and treatment is difficult and very emotionally taxing on families. On Wednesday 13 September 2022, Pupkewitz Toyota handed over a co-sponsored Yellow Toyota Agya to the Cancer Association…

UNAM cultural festival kicks off

The University of Namibia (UNAM) on Thursday opened its cultural festival aimed at celebrating and embracing cultural diversity. Opening the three-day event under the theme ‘Embracing 30 years of cultural diversity’ at UNAM’s main campus in Windhoek, Prime Minister Saara-Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said daily life revolves around the practice of culture and it is imperative that UNAM…

Mbumba officially opens Okakarara Trade Fair

The 2022 Okakarara Trade Fair was officially opened by Vice President, Nangolo Mbumba at the Okakarara trade fair centre on Thursday. Mbumba who is the patron of the fair, in his remarks, expressed satisfaction with the continuous growth of its activities at Okakarara. “Therefore, this event would still in the future require our continuous support,…

National Ceramics Biennale announces winners

The Potters Association of Namibia (PAN), along with its main sponsor, Capricorn Private Wealth, and the National Arts Gallery of Namibia, recently announced the category winners of Namibia’s 10th National Ceramics Biennale. With 32 years of experience in pottery, Jacqui Jansen van Vuuren was announced as the Premier Award winner. Mitchell Gatsi won the People’s Choice…

Sanlam goes pink for October

Sanlam Namibia has handed over N$50 000 to the Cancer Association of Namibia(CAN) in support of the annual Hats and Roses Ladies Gala Breakfast that will take place in Windhoek in October. Ms Denille Roostee, Marketing and Communications Manager of Sanlam Namibia, handed over the donation to CAN’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rolf Hansen, thanking…

Veripura Muukua appointed as Capricorn Foundation Coordinator

Veripura Muukua has been appointed as the coordinator of the Capricorn Foundation with effect from 01 September 2022.  Veri joins the Group Brand and Corporate Affairs and Capricorn Foundation team from Bank Windhoek MCCS, where she held the position of Communication Practitioner: CSI and Stakeholder Engagement since January 2020, tasked with corporate social investment and…

CAN launches 2022 Pink Day campaign

The Cancer Association of Namibia on Wednesday launched their annual “Pink Day” campaign in Windhoek. The “WINGS OF HOPE – PINK DAY” campaign will span September and October and is aimed at creating awareness on women’s health, cancer and especially Breast Cancer. Women are still mostly diagnosed with cancer in Namibia (54%), with breast and cervical cancers…