Also known as: CAN · Emre Can
Cancer Association of Namibia — organization providing oncology and palliative care services, opening facilities in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to improve rural cancer patient access.
Rössing Uranium has donated N$135 000 to the Swakop Striders Running Club from 2026 Rössing National Marathon registration fees, to support athletics development and community sport in the Erongo region. The company also donated N$20 010 from 5km Fun Walk entry fees to the Cancer Association of Namibia.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Rössing Uranium has donated N$135 000 to the Swakop Striders Running Club from 2026 Rössing National Marathon registration fees, to support athletics development and community sport in the Erongo region. The company also donated N$20 010 from 5km Fun Walk entry fees to the Cancer Association of Namibia.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Health Plan has called on Namibians to get tested early for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and mental health conditions, arguing that early intervention can reduce complications and improve quality of life. The medical aid fund is strengthening preventative healthcare initiatives including health risk assessments, screenings, chronic disease support programmes and workplace wellness interventions.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Walvis Bay Oncology Centre opened at Walvis Bay District Hospital, allowing cancer patients in Erongo to receive treatment closer to home rather than travelling to Windhoek. The facility was funded primarily by Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine and is part of efforts to decentralise cancer care services across Namibia.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Cancer Association of Namibia has opened a 10-bed palliative care facility in Swakopmund to serve cancer patients in the Erongo region, providing pain management, wound care and psychosocial support without requiring costly trips to Windhoek. The centre was established with support from donors and corporate partners including Langer Heinrich Uranium mine, which contributed over N$2 million.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Atalanta overcame a 2-0 first-leg deficit to eliminate Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in a stoppage-time comeback, advancing to the Champions League last 16 with a 4-3 aggregate victory. A penalty from Lazar Samardzic in the 98th minute, awarded after Ramy Bensebaini was sent off for a high boot on Nikola Krstovic, sealed the dramatic win for the Italian club.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
RB Leipzig host in-form Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Bundesliga with Leipzig's Champions League prospects fading after struggling in recent weeks, though they hold a strong home record against the visitors. Dortmund arrive in excellent form with one league defeat all season and a six-match winning run, despite being without several key defenders.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rehoboth residents participated in a 5km walk organised by the Rehoboth Lions Club to raise funds and awareness for children affected by cancer, with proceeds directed to the Cancer Association of Namibia. The Lions Club, which has grown from three to 25 active members in two years, also runs vision care, hunger relief, and other community programmes in the town.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
The Big Walk for Young Warriors, a 5km childhood cancer awareness walk, took place in Rehoboth today, organised by the Rehoboth Lions Club in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia and CHICA to show support for young cancer patients.
14 February 2026 · New Era →
The Rössing National Marathon in Swakopmund on 7 March has achieved record registration with 4500 runners across multiple distance categories. Rössing Uranium will contribute over N$350 000 towards the event in 2026, with all registration fees supporting the Swakop Striders' community programmes and fun walk proceeds going to the Cancer Association of Namibia.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
Borussia Dortmund defeated Wolfsburg 2-1 with a Serhou Guirassy goal in the 87th minute, securing their fifth consecutive league victory and cutting Bayern Munich's lead to three points with 13 games remaining.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →