Bank Windhoek strengthens its long-term support for education through NAMCOL awards
Bank Windhoek continues to invest in education as a cornerstone for Namibia’s long-term prosperity, supporting initiatives that recognise achievement, widen access to learning, and help build a skilled, resilient nation. As part of this commitment, the Bank recently served as a key sponsor of the Namibian College of Open Learning’s (NAMCOL) annual Prize Giving Ceremony to celebrate the exceptional achievements of learners and tutors in the 2025 National Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary level (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary (AS) examinations.
The Awards, held at NAMCOL’s head office in Windhoek at the end of March 2026, were presented
across multiple categories, including top overall candidates. Fabiola Tjihero from the Khomas Region
was named the Best Overall NAMCOL Candidate and the Best Overall PETE Performer, having
achieved "a" grades in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Other major awards included the Best
Overall NSSCO Performance (excluding PETE), which went to Unovija Silvanus from the Omusati
Region, and the recognition of the top-performing region, which was awarded to the centre with a 47.9% ranking. Category winners received certificates, tablets, and monetary awards, along with additional educational support from participating sponsors to motivate them to continue striving toward their educational dreams. Bank Windhoek’s Head of Public Sector, Shali Shindume, congratulated the learners and reaffirmed
the Bank’s long-standing support for the event.
“We remain committed to contributing towards an educated and sustainable nation. Recognising young people for their academic achievements is vital, because it enables them to give back to their communities and, in turn, create opportunities for others,” said Shindume. He added that, as a homegrown Namibian financial institution, Bank Windhoek recognises investment in education as essential to Namibia’s long-term economic resilience.
Shindume concluded that the Bank also recognises that meaningful progress requires strong partnerships, and that collaboration between the private and public sectors remains essential to expanding opportunity and strengthening outcomes for learners.
