Nedbank for Good Series raises N$250 000 for Agra ProVision to assist Farmers

08 October 2024 The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series concluded on Friday, 4 October, where a total of N$250 000 was raised after the 10-event series geared to assist Agra ProVision in aiding underpriveleged farmers.  

The successful conclusion of the series has been a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and community support. Since its launch five years ago, the series has brought together golf players and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to champion causes that uplift, empower, and create lasting change in communities across the country.

The conclusion of the series last week Friday, saw the men and women winners from each preliminary round, face-off at the Omeya Golf Club outside of Windhoek, where they battled it out for the chance of being crowned the 2024 Nedbank for Good Series Champions. Burger Bergh and Cehesta Walters came out on top in the mens and womens categories, securing their wins after hours on the golf course.

At the prizegiving ceremony, which took place at the Nedbank Campus Sky Garden, Nedbank Namibia Executive for Wealth Management and Bancassurance, Biniam Ghirmatsion expressed his gratitude towards the ogranising teams for yet another successful Nedbank for Good Series.

“At Nedbank Private Wealth we believe in connected wealth. This means that we believe that our money decisions reflect, reveal, and enable what is important to us. Therefore, us supporting this cause connect our money to what we feel is an important initiative. Philanthropy is not just about giving away money; it should go far beyond that - it should make a difference that lasts beyond our own lifetimes. It should be about creating a legacy that touches lives, uplifts communities, and builds a sustainable future for many generations to come,” Ghirmatsion said.

He added: “When the series started in 2020, the initial cause which we supported through this golf series was the Autism Association of Namibia. For three years the event supported the association and managed to raise over 600 000 Namibian dollars as well some much-needed awareness, understanding and knowledge about people living with autism. Last year, the Rössing Foundation was the primary beneficiary, and we managed to raise a remarkable 250 000 Namibian Dollars to aid learners and teachers in rural areas who have limited access to educational resources. Each of these organisations continues to do vital work in our communities, and we are proud to have stood alongside them in their mission to empower and uplift the people in communities where we serve.”

Also speaking at the prizegiving ceremony was the Chief Executive Officer of Agra, Arnold Klein who said: “This competition is about bigger causes which align with Agra’s values. We believe in reinvesting in our communities and supporting the future of agriculture in Namibia. The funds raised through this initiative will be directed to Agra ProVision dedicated to empowering people through skills development and capacity building. By offering practical and tailored training, Agra ProVision helps create opportunities including food production, employment, entrepreneurship and community growth.”

At the end of the prizegiving, series organiser and DZ Golf Coordinator, Dan Zwiebel, thanked all the golf players for making this year’s edition of the Nedbank for Good Series one for the books and expressed this appreciation to all the sponsors which enabled his team into ensuring they  become bigger and better.

The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series is co-sponsored by Pupkewitz Toyota, Vivo Energy Namibia, Agra, AfricaOnline, JTC Namibia, APS, Erongo Marine Enterprises, The Logistics Company Namibia, Gondwana Collection Namibia, CB Enterprises, Pupkewitz Megabuild, and official media partner Future Media.