Nedbank for Good Series concludes in thrilling finals at Omeya and raises N$300 000 for AgraProVision

Windhoek, Oct 6 — The 2025 Nedbank for Good Series concluded last week Friday with Fabiano Shilongo and Rose Westley taking top honours as the men’s and women’s championship
The finals, which took place at Omeya Golf Club in Windhoek, saw 23 winners’ from the series preliminary rounds, vie for top honours in the season finale. In the men’s division, Shilongo scored 42 points, ahead of Douglas Holtzhausen, on 41 points in second place and Jaco Beukes, who had 35 points in third place.
Reflecting on his win, Shilongo said he was excited to win the finals, as the field was competitive: ‘I thoroughly enjoyed playing at Omeya. My strategy was to consistently aim for two points per hole, and I’m thrilled it paid off. I am also happy to be doing my part in contributing to a worthy cause together with the players, sponsors, and organisers. I am looking forward to next year.’
In the women’s division, Westley scored 44 points ahead of Suene Venter, who scored 43 points in second place and Brenda Lens who scored points 40 in third place.
Westley, a relatively new entrant to the sport, found the greens at Omeya quite different and challenging, a situation that made her start nervy: ‘I started playing golf last year in September, and what a journey it has been. Honestly, I don’t play golf
because I’m good at it; I play because I love it. It’s a fantastic stress reliever and truly good for the soul. I encourage all ladies to try it.’ Both winners qualified for the finals after winning the second round of this year’s series in Oranjemund
in April.
At the prizegiving of the final event, organisers for the series not only crowned new champions but also highlighted a commitment to community development, with N$300 000 raised for Agra ProVision, up from N$250,000 raised last year.
The funds were raised through auctions, which took place throughout the 13 venues across the
country.

The funds were handed over to Dr. Fiona Anderson, Manager of Agra ProVision, who in her acceptance speech said:
‘The Nedbank for Good Series is more than just a sporting event; it is a catalyst for change. Nedbank
Namibia’s sponsorship has helped the delivery of crucial agricultural short-course training to marginalised communities across all regions where the series took place. Our work is a powerful example of how sport and social development can meet to create a lasting impact.’
Anderson said, so far, they have successfully trained 156 participants, equipping them with practical skills in horticulture and poultry: skills that help them to produce their own food, generate income, and improve their livelihoods.
Looking ahead, Anderson said the next chapter of this journey will see another round of training, this time reaching 210 participants before the end of the year.
The training will take place in many of the communities that hosted the series, guaranteeing that the benefits of this initiative persist where they are most required. She said the sponsorship is not just an investment in agriculture but also an investment in people, in dignity, and in opportunity.
Nedbank Namibia’s Head of Business Banking, John-James Tromp, expressed the bank’s deep-
seated philosophy behind the series: ‘As money experts who do good, this is more than a guideline; it is a guiding principle that challenges us to ensure everything we do – whether it’s financing a business, supporting a community, or hosting a golf series – leaves a positive, lasting impact. The Nedbank for Good Series perfectly exemplifies this principle in action. We are not just here to play golf; we are using this game as a platform to give back, to uplift, and to create opportunities for others.’
The Nedbank for Good Series is co-sponsored by Autohaus Windhoek, Africa Online, Agra, B2Gold,
Gondwana Collection, JTC Namibia, King Price, Pupkewitz Megabuild, Vivo Energy, and WV
Manufacturing.Future Media is the official media partner.