{"id":296586,"date":"2020-09-30T17:29:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T15:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=296586"},"modified":"2020-09-30T17:29:30","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T15:29:30","slug":"namibians-unite-to-help-the-homeless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=296586","title":{"rendered":"Namibians unite to help the homeless"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Entertainment Reporter<\/p>\n<p>WHETHER you spot them standing by a random traffic light asking for lose change or with a \u2018please help\u2019 sign infront of retailers, the phenomena of homelessness in Namibia is a glaring issue and MTC, in conjunction with multiple companies, is addressing it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Through this year\u2019s MTC Knockout Project, the telecommunications hopes to make life more bearable for these vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The telecommunications giant has announced that with only 3 days left to the much anticipated event, eight more corporate entities have thrown their weight behind the MTC Knockout Project through personality endorsements and donations.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>MTC&#8217;s Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs, Tim Ekandjo, thanked all corporates who pledged their support to the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Namibians-unite-to-help-the-homeless.jpeg\" alt=\"Namibians unite help homeless traffic phenomena homelessness Namibia MTC\" class=\"wp-image-296583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Namibians-unite-to-help-the-homeless.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Namibians-unite-to-help-the-homeless.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Namibians-unite-to-help-the-homeless.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/informante.web.na\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Namibians-unite-to-help-the-homeless.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption>TOUGH TIMES: Homeless people in Windhoek. Photo: Marthina Mutanga<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ekandjo revealed that through corporate endorsements, the project has to date managed to raise N$1 million, with the latest corporates jumping on board with donations of N$50,000 including Bank of Namibia, Momentum, Nedbank, Namport, MTN Namibia, and Profile Investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Salute Trading and Shangadi Cleaning Services donated N$20 000, while Renate Art and Beauty gave in-kind sponsorship.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Announcing Namport\u2019s support, Hippy Tjivikua, CEO of the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, emphasised the importance of shelter, stating that &#8220;housing, shelter, the desire to sleep in a house, sense of belonging to a household is one of the most basic human needs that boost our dignity and self-esteem.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Endorsed by Namport, Mitch and OC Ebs promised to deliver an electrifying performance come the night of the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>MTN and Profile investment shared the same sentiments, highlighting that the issue of homelessness is big and needs collaborative efforts, hence the need to put corporate differences aside for a greater course.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>MTN endorsed Esperance, who is performing as Maranatha, whilst Profile Investment endorsed businessman and comedian Lazarus Jacobs.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Announcing Nedbank\u2019s sponsorship, Managing Director Martha Murorua said: \u201cWe need to improve the lives of Namibian people, and as a responsible corporate citizen we should look beyond the horizon, to extend a helping hand to those in need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nedbank endorsed Maria Nepembe, who is performing as KP Illest.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Online viewing tickets are available on MTC service menu by dialing *682#, selecting \u2018Bundles\u2019 option, followed by option 5 \u201cKnockout\u201d and a \u2018Yes\u2019 confirmation at a cost of N$50.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This gives the buyer a return SMS with their Login details for the show, zero rated.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The online ticket is zero rated, which means that once you have purchased the online ticket, all you need is access to a smart device\/laptop\/computer and no data charges will apply to watch the concern online on the 3 October 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Those who wish to watch it live from the theatre will be charged N$500.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anyone can also choose to donate by sending the word \u201cKnockout\u201d to 222 at a cost of N$20.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds will go towards assisting the homeless.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><!-- MetaSlider 271797 not found --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":296583,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,29,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-296586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-breaking-news","category-entertainment","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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