2019 Sport Expo officially launched
Several companies and individuals pledged support for the 2019 Sport Expo at a gala dinner in Windhoek.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Many stakeholders and sport officials gathered at the Windhoek Country Club on Thursday night to witness the launch of the 2019 Sport Expo.
The keynote speaker was Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who stood in for President Hage Geingob.
The main purpose of the sport expo is to unite men and women in the sport sector.
The sports ministry, in conjunction with the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), will hold the expo in September. People from all over the country will exhibit their products there. The aim of hosting an annual sport expo is to bring together all stakeholders, including government, sponsors, athletes, businesses and fans. Sport minister Erastus Uutoni, who is the patron of the expo, praised everyone that made an effort to support the expo.
“When I came up with this plan, I doubted that it would materialise but thanks to a dedicated team and companies we are officially launching the expo.
“I am also honoured to be chosen as the patron of this expo and proud to be part of such a historic event,” Uutoni said.
Government officials and businesses pledged financial support and in-kind contributions towards the expo.
NamPower pledged N$100 000 and FNB Namibia N$150 000.
FirstRand CEO Sarel van Zyl said the bank was proud to be part of the first expo. Some of the bank's employees volunteered to be part of the organising committee and provide financial expertise.
Ali Dharani of the Rani Group contributed N$50 000 last month.
In November 2018, Minister Uutoni donated N$2 000 from his own pocket to kick-start the pledges.
The preparatory committee members are Freddy Mwiya, Tracy Eagles, Reginald Hinda, Annalisa Jeremia, John Kangowa, Gaby Diana Ahrens, Walter Don, Tangeni Kambangula, Hamuntumwa Ndwulipulwa, Jessica Jacobs, Goldon Pokolo, Lettu Hamholo, Llegellyn Koopman, Nico Mwiya and Armas Shivute. The co-opted members are Sackie Shikufa, Manuel Samuel Carballo and Asser Haradoeb.
Many stakeholders and sport officials gathered at the Windhoek Country Club on Thursday night to witness the launch of the 2019 Sport Expo.
The keynote speaker was Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who stood in for President Hage Geingob.
The main purpose of the sport expo is to unite men and women in the sport sector.
The sports ministry, in conjunction with the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), will hold the expo in September. People from all over the country will exhibit their products there. The aim of hosting an annual sport expo is to bring together all stakeholders, including government, sponsors, athletes, businesses and fans. Sport minister Erastus Uutoni, who is the patron of the expo, praised everyone that made an effort to support the expo.
“When I came up with this plan, I doubted that it would materialise but thanks to a dedicated team and companies we are officially launching the expo.
“I am also honoured to be chosen as the patron of this expo and proud to be part of such a historic event,” Uutoni said.
Government officials and businesses pledged financial support and in-kind contributions towards the expo.
NamPower pledged N$100 000 and FNB Namibia N$150 000.
FirstRand CEO Sarel van Zyl said the bank was proud to be part of the first expo. Some of the bank's employees volunteered to be part of the organising committee and provide financial expertise.
Ali Dharani of the Rani Group contributed N$50 000 last month.
In November 2018, Minister Uutoni donated N$2 000 from his own pocket to kick-start the pledges.
The preparatory committee members are Freddy Mwiya, Tracy Eagles, Reginald Hinda, Annalisa Jeremia, John Kangowa, Gaby Diana Ahrens, Walter Don, Tangeni Kambangula, Hamuntumwa Ndwulipulwa, Jessica Jacobs, Goldon Pokolo, Lettu Hamholo, Llegellyn Koopman, Nico Mwiya and Armas Shivute. The co-opted members are Sackie Shikufa, Manuel Samuel Carballo and Asser Haradoeb.
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