Antonius Amugongo and Eveline Shilongo emerged as victors in the sixth round of the 2023 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place at Oshakati Golf Club in the northern town on Saturday.

A total of 24 golfers took part on the day, where Amugongo garnered 45 points, ahead of Eino Kamati, who amassed 42 points in second place, and Elifas Iimbondi, who managed 41 points in third place. 

Shilongo led the event by 37 points, ahead of second place Hilya Ininga by 27 points.

Organiser of the event Dan Zwiebel said the event was a huge success, despite the fact that the Oshakati Golf Club has a small contingent of golf members.

“We look forward to the growing number of golf players in Oshakati. It was well attended by both participants and fans,” Zwiebel said.

He added that over 400 schoolchildren pitched in at the mobile Rössing Foundation Laboratory, which was on site, and they gained knowledge through various experiments.

“The children had an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge in physical science and mathematics. I would like to thank the local community and Oshakati Golf Club for being part of the event,” he said.

Executive director of the Rössing Foundation Uparura Kuvare noted that the generous support from the Nedbank for Good Series to the Rössing Foundation can take “science education to the learners” through the Mobile Laboratory.

Nedbank Namibia communication and public relations manager Selma Kaulinge said seeing the impact this event has in the communities is the reason Nedbank Namibia prides itself on making sure it continues its contribution through such initiatives.

“It was heart-warming to see over 400 school learners show up to see the various scientific experiments carried out during the day by the Rössing Foundation team. It shows that we are indeed on the right path with this series because the reception has been incredible,” Kaulinge said.

The next series event will be at Walvis Bay Golf Club on Saturday, 19 August before shifting to Rossmund Golf Course on Saturday, 26 August.