Bank Windhoek applauds those fighting on the Covid-19 frontlines

STAFF REPORTER Bank Windhoek staff members dressed in white on Friday, 12 February, in appreciation of healthcare frontline workers fighting Covid-19.According to the World Health Organisation, going to work during the Covid-19 pandemic has placed frontline workers, especially those in healthcare, under immense pressure, putting their physical, mental, and social well-being at risk.Exposure to excessive stress for prolonged periods can have many harmful consequences on frontline healthcare workers’ emotional and mental well-being, the WHO report added.Frontline workers are employees within essential industries, such as hospitals and other medical sectors, customer-facing banking services, and retail stores, especially during the lockdown in the early stages of Covid-19.“As a responsible citizen, we thought it was a good idea to recognise our frontline workers who provide medical care by commemorating Valentine’s Day 2021 dressed in white,” says Bank Windhoek’s head of corporate affairs, Hayley Allen.“Bank Windhoek’s branches and departments were excited to have been part of the initiative and wished all frontline workers all the best and a happy Valentine’s Day.”Empowering the music industryThe bank also announced its collaboration with the Namibia Music Ensemble, adding that they will host a music development workshop from 16 to 23 February in Windhoek.“Known as Voice Masterclasses, the workshop, an introduction to classical singing, will take place at the College of the Arts (COTA) from 17:45 to 19:00. Summaries of the workshops will be available online once a day after each session is concluded,” the bank said.The Voice Masterclasses will be facilitated by the Namibia Music Ensemble founder, Galilei Njembo, who says they will teach participants classical vocal techniques.The Voice Masterclasses will focus on promoting classical music in Namibia by offering a series of five classical voice training and choral workshops. It will conclude with a collaborative musical performance between participants and professional Namibian classical musicians.Njembo explained that the concert will allow musicians from various backgrounds to unite, collaborate, and showcase Namibian talent, adding that the concert will premiere neo-classical compositions and popular operatic selections.The concert will premiere online on Friday, 26 February at 19:00.

Bank Windhoek applauds those fighting on the Covid-19 frontlines

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-17

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Bank Windhoek applauds those fighting on the Covid-19 frontlines

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