MTC dedicates Knockout Project towards Warriors’ Afcon journey

MTC Namibia, through its annual innovative initiative, the MTC Knockout Project, has resolved to dedicate the flagship social project to the senior national team, the Tafel Lager Brave Warriors, as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2024.Over its past three editions, the Knockout Project has raised money to sensitise and create dialogue around gender-based violence, raise funds to build affordable housing for the homeless and bolster TVET students and upcoming gardeners to aid food security.This year, the project is lobbying for financial support amongst corporates to bolster the Brave Warriors continental tournament campaign, which will take place in Ivory Coast.Get on board MTC announced its support yesterday in the amount of N$2 million towards the national team, while asking other corporates to pledge a minimum of N$100 000 towards the course.At the launch, MTC’s chief human capital, corporate affairs, and marketing officer, Tim Ekandjo, said: “We recognise the triumphant display of perseverance from our national team.“Despite various challenges faced, the boys, coach and entire management have bravely forged forward and, like true warriors, qualified for the upcoming 2024 African top-tier football tournament, Afcon,” he said. “We are proud and therefore dedicate this year’s edition of the MTC Knockout Project to celebrating their perseverance and aiding their journey to Afcon.”Ekandjo explained that through the project, "we aim to raise at least N$5 million. And while we applaud the Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE), Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria), and the Dr Hage Geingob Cup for their pledge, we are calling on more corporates in Namibia to come on board with a minimum of N$100 000 or more. Equally so, we are asking the patriotic Namibian public to make use of the SMS line as we hold hands in supporting our national football team."Everyone can chip in Embracing the spirit of national unity and in support of the campaign, the NHE pledged N$100 000 alongside MTC.NHE communications and marketing manager, Mutonga Matali, said: “We are happy to be continuing to contribute to social causes through meaningful partnerships with MTC. We hope this donation can really assist the team in preparing to compete with ease.”Nasria also committed to support the cause, with an amount yet to be made public.At the launch, organisers of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup, which is scheduled for 18 November, announced that all gate proceeds will be dedicated to the Brave Warriors in support of the MTC Knockout Project initiative.The public is also urged to play their part by contributing through an SMS line or texting ‘Brave Warriors’ to 88488 at a charge of N$3 per SMS. The SMS line will be open until 6 December.The amount raised will be announced on 8 December.

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