Last night, U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs affecting 60 countries worldwide, sending shockwaves through global markets. 

The announcement was met with phrases like "this is a seismic moment for global trade."

The 18th edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash was launched at the Nedbank Sky Garden in Windhoek on Tuesday.

Organisers announced that the event will take place on the 9th of December in the form of a race that spans 393 kilometres between Windhoek and Swakopmund.