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Australia’s Bryce Visits Namibia
23 Mar 2009: During her visit to Namibia, Australia's Governor General Quentin Bryce launched the new community-based bicycle shop that has been set up outside the Council of Churches in Namibia in Katutura. Read more

The Erminator Heads South
18 Sep 2008: One of Namibia's most promising young athletes is already eyeing the 2012 Olympic Games after a gold medal at the National Mountain Bike Championships on Sunday.

Transport Hampers AIDS Treatment
29 Aug 2008: Lack of transport to health services for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) has resulted in some not adhering to anti-retroviral treatment.
A report of an assessment conducted in two regions, Omusati and Karas, to gauge the impact of transport on access to health services for PLWHA in Namibia, says lack of appropriate and affordable transport hinders access to health services.

City to Revisit Bicycle Concept
25 July 2008: An advocacy campaign led by BEN Namibia in 2007 is receiving attention from City of Windhoek officials and paving the way for a more bicycle-friendly city. Read more

Making a difference: DEEP expands views on ability
23 July 2008: A Bicycle Empowerment Centre in Oshakati is helping disabled people trying to create a niche of their own in a world where they often face stigma and discrimination. Read more

Brunswick man pedals vital help
19 May 2008: As BEN's managing director visits Australia, he reflects on BEN Namibia's work - arming African health workers with bikes and helping ease the burden of HIV. Read more

Craven wins Nedbank Challenge on BEN bike
11 Feb 2008: Cyclist Dan Craven won the Nedbank Cycle Challenge for the second year in a row with a brilliant performance on a donated second hand bicycle sponsored by BEN Namibia. Read more

The humble bike provides hope
31 Jan 2008: The first Bicycle Empowerment Centre is proof of BEN Namibia's impact on a community. In Okathitu, an Anglican Church who partnered with BEN has distributed bicycles to volunteers, HIV-AIDS support group members and orphans travelling to school. Read more

Namibia's transport challenge
26 Jun 2007: In a newspaper column, BEN Namibia's managing director calls on the country to improve the cycling infrastructure for the majority of the country's populaiton.