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Friday, 31 July 2026
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McLyn Kasale

2023-09-132026-07-31

What’s been said

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  1. July 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    Navachab spokesperson McLyn Kasale confirmed that the allocation for medals, trophies and prize money has risen to N$530 000 this year

    Source

    Speaking at the official launch in Windhoek, Navachab spokesperson Mclyn Kasale confirmed that the allocation for medals, trophies and prize money has risen from N$345 000 in 2025 to N$530 000 this year.

    OBSERVER COASTAL | Navachab increases Half Marathon sponsorship to N$1.5 million
  3. New Era

    McLyn Kasale said the company remains committed to using sport for community development and talent identification

    Source

    Speaking at the launch, QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine representative McLyn Kasale said the company remains committed to using sport as a vehicle for community development and talent identification, while aligning its investment with the government's vision for sports development under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).

    Navachab invests N$1.5m to elevate Half Marathon
  4. The Namibian

    Navachab spokesperson Mclyn Kasale says the amount allocated to medals, trophies and prize money increased from N$345 000 in 2025 to N$530 000 this year

    Source

    Speaking at the official launch of the marathon's 12th edition in Windhoek, Navachab spokesperson Mclyn Kasale says the amount allocated to medals, trophies and prize money increased from N$345 000 in 2025 to N$530 000 this year.

    Navachab boosts half marathon to N$1.5m
  5. June 2026
  6. The Namibian

    McLyn Kasale said no funds were directly transferred to council for repairs

    Source

    However, QKR Navachab Gold Mine spokesperson Mclyn Kasale says no funds were directly transferred to the council for the repairs.

    Fire truck delays spark concern at Usakos
  7. New Era

    McLyn Kasale said the company's investment in athletics aims to create opportunities for elite athletes and employees to compete at a higher level

    Source

    QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine spokesperson McLyn Kasale said the company's investment in athletics aims to create opportunities for both elite athletes and employees to compete at a higher level and gain exposure beyond Namibia's borders.

    QKR runners head to Nelson Mandela marathon
  8. March 2026
  9. New Era

    McLyn Kasale said the decision to construct a health facility followed reassessment of community needs after Covid-19 pandemic

    Source

    Kasale said the decision to construct a health facility followed a reassessment of community needs after the Covid-19 pandemic exposed gaps in healthcare infrastructure in Karibib.

    N$120m Karibib health centre on track
  10. New Era

    McLyn Kasale said the project completion is planned for 2028

    Source

    Kasale explained that the project will be completed in phases over a period of three years, with completion and handover to the State expected in 2028.

    Completion of Karibib medical centre in 2028
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    McLyn Kasale said the donation reflects Navachab's commitment to education and training as key pillar of corporate social responsibility

    Source

    Speaking on behalf of managing director George Botshiwe, spokesperson McLyn Kasale said the donation reflects Navachab's commitment to education and training as a key pillar of its corporate social responsibility programme.

    Navachab Gold Mine donates N$250 000 to Nimt
  13. October 2025
  14. The Namibian

    McLyn Kasale proposes mandatory first aid training as prerequisite for obtaining or renewing driving licence

    Source

    I propose mandatory first aid training as a prerequisite for obtaining or renewing a driving licence in Namibia.

    Every Driver Should Know First Aid
  15. September 2023
  16. The Namibian

    PRO of Navachab Gold Mine McLyn Kasale said they decided to introduce the 10km event

    Source

    The PRO of Navachab Gold Mine McLyn Kasale said they decided to introduce the 10km event so that no one would be left out.

    Ninth Navachab Half Marathon launched

Yesterday

  1. Navachab Gold Mine boosts Half Marathon sponsorship to N$1.5 million

    Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.

    30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Navachab Gold Mine invests N$1.5m in Half Marathon

    QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine has committed close to N$1.5 million towards the 12th edition of the Navachab Half Marathon, increasing the race prize purse to nearly N$530,000 and aiming to transform the event into a bronze-label international road race within three to four years.

    29 July 2026 · New Era

  2. Navachab Gold Mine increases half marathon sponsorship to N$1.5m

    QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million for the event's 12th edition, with prize money allocation rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year. The mine aims to develop the race into an international competition featuring athletes from Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.

    29 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Usakos residents concerned over fire truck repair delays

    Usakos residents have raised concerns about the town council's fire response capacity following a June 18 fire and delays in repairing the town's fire truck. A local resident says QKR Navachab Gold Mine provided funds for repairs, but the company says it purchased replacement equipment at a cost of N$651,514 for a water engine, with the project initially expected to be completed in April but has been delayed.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Namibian runners compete at Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon

    QKR Namibia/Navachab Gold Mine is sending four athletes—Mathias Simon, Lavinia Haitope, Elton Hiskia, and Daniel Paulus—to compete in the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon Championships in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday. The team includes the reigning and defending Navachab Half Marathon champions, as well as a qualifying winner and a specially invited runner.

    24 June 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Navachab Gold Mine begins N$120m Karibib health centre

    Navachab Gold Mine has started construction of a N$120 million health centre in Karibib, a 15-bed rural facility designed to improve healthcare access after Covid-19 exposed infrastructure gaps. The project is expected to be completed and handed to government by 2028, with visible construction beginning in April.

    31 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 26 March

  1. Karibib Health Centre construction begins, completion targeted in 2028

    The N$120 million Karibib Health Centre is under construction with groundwork underway and completion planned for 2028. The facility will be built in phases and handed over to the government as a public health facility, addressing gaps in healthcare services for residents who currently travel to nearby towns for urgent care.

    26 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Navachab Gold Mine donates equipment to mining institute

    QKR Navachab Gold Mine has donated mechanical training equipment valued at N$250,000 to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology's Arandis Campus. The mine said the donation reflects its commitment to education and technical skills development through its corporate social responsibility programme.

    24 February 2026 · The Namibian

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