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From the streets of Lüderitz to a life of purpose
Ndapandula Vanyika Ndeshipanda Akwenye (35) was born and raised in Lüderitz where he was addicted to smoking cigarettes and eventually started smoking cannabis. Before overcoming the challenge, he fought a 15-year battle of addiction. He is now a great rugby player and was selected for the Craven week team starting lineup wearing the Number 7... The post From the streets of Lüderitz to a life of purpose appeared first on New Era .
New EraBy Ndapandula Vanyika17 Aug 2026, 10:00 am
Ndeshipanda Akwenye (35) was born and raised in Lüderitz where he was addicted to smoking cigarettes and eventually started smoking cannabis. Before overcoming the challenge, he fought a 15-year battle of addiction.
Originally published by New Era on 17 Aug 2026, 10:00 am. View original article