NHE backs D-Naff
In an effort to fight gender-based violence (GBV), the Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE) has sponsored N$50 000 towards the MTC's Knockout Project 'Celebrity Boxing for Change' tournament slated for the Windhoek Country Club Resort on 12 October.
NHE has selected artist D-Naff as its celebrity boxer. The artist will fight Luis Munana, who is backed by Namdia, at the event which is aimed at creating awareness of GBV.
NHE CEO Gisbertus Mukulu said they are pleased to be associated with the initiative to combat GBV.
“As a socially responsible organisation, we at NHE cannot turn a blind eye to the escalating violence against women and children.
“It is indeed very saddening that almost on every media platform you get to read or see GBV being reported frequently, if not on a daily basis.
“It's high time that all Namibians take a firm stand and say enough is enough.” He added that GBV is happening at homes that the NHE has passionately built under its mandate of providing housing to Namibians.
“It is for this, among other reasons, that NHE is explicitly joining this war against GBV.” D-Naff said the reason he decided to be part of the initiative was because he got tired of hearing and reading about GBV on a daily basis. “I'm really proud and honoured to be part of the project. We can't turn a blind eye to these escalating issues of GBV, as I'm a father, and a brother.
“I'm really thankful to MTC for the three months' intensive training that they have put me through. It's really intense and for some of us who like to criticise local boxers when they perform badly, this training has opened my eyes to the type of training and effort they put in.
“It's not easy. Three minutes in the ring feels like three years. But at the end of training water really does taste nice,” said D-Naff with a chuckle.
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NHE has selected artist D-Naff as its celebrity boxer. The artist will fight Luis Munana, who is backed by Namdia, at the event which is aimed at creating awareness of GBV.
NHE CEO Gisbertus Mukulu said they are pleased to be associated with the initiative to combat GBV.
“As a socially responsible organisation, we at NHE cannot turn a blind eye to the escalating violence against women and children.
“It is indeed very saddening that almost on every media platform you get to read or see GBV being reported frequently, if not on a daily basis.
“It's high time that all Namibians take a firm stand and say enough is enough.” He added that GBV is happening at homes that the NHE has passionately built under its mandate of providing housing to Namibians.
“It is for this, among other reasons, that NHE is explicitly joining this war against GBV.” D-Naff said the reason he decided to be part of the initiative was because he got tired of hearing and reading about GBV on a daily basis. “I'm really proud and honoured to be part of the project. We can't turn a blind eye to these escalating issues of GBV, as I'm a father, and a brother.
“I'm really thankful to MTC for the three months' intensive training that they have put me through. It's really intense and for some of us who like to criticise local boxers when they perform badly, this training has opened my eyes to the type of training and effort they put in.
“It's not easy. Three minutes in the ring feels like three years. But at the end of training water really does taste nice,” said D-Naff with a chuckle.
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