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Radio: CBC World at 6: World AIDS Day
01 Dec 2008: As World AIDS Day is marked around the globe, a news feature on Canadian radio tells the story of the importance of bicycles in combatting HIV in rural Namibia. Listen now

Press Release: Team BEN Namibia's top rider eyes 2012 Olympic Games
16 Sept 2008: One of Team BENN's top cyclists graduates to a pro South African team and eyes the 2012 Olympic Games mountain bike competition. Read more

Print Media: 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.Read more

 
Print Media: 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

Radio: ABC Melbourne
ABC Namibia's Managing Director Michael Linke recently spoke on an Australian radio program alongside former Australian Prime Minister Glen Howard. Listen to the interview.

Print Media: 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

Print Media: 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