Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off leaves the north bursting with flavour
The first preliminary round of the 2023 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition was held this past weekend in the northern town of Oshakati.
A total 61 participants took part in hopes of qualifying for the finals in August, where they will stand a chance to walk away with the grand prize of a mobile food truck worth N$100 000 and N$10 000 in cash, courtesy of Nedbank Namibia.
The competition saw some participants blow the judges away with their impeccable meal preparation and presentation.
"Since its launch nine years ago, the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition continues to attract participants from all walks of life. This year, visually-impaired entrepreneur Jacobina Samuel inspired onlookers as she prepared a salsa dish and completed the round in the allocated time," a statement from the organisers read.
On her reason for her entering, she said she wanted to use the opportunity to show people to go after their dreams, no matter their circumstances.
“I had a restaurant in Ondangwa, but after the Covid-19 pandemic, it closed. Since then, I’ve been trying to get back on my feet. My main reason for taking part in the competition is to raise awareness and let all the people out there know that, as much as you may have an impairment, if you like doing something, do not let your circumstances limit you from pursuing your passion,” she said.
Great turnout
At the event, Nedbank Namibia head of marketing and communications Gernot de Klerk said this has been one of the most well-attended kapana contests in almost a decade.
“After an amazing day of festivities at the first preliminary round of this competition, it is exciting to see new and returning faces taking part. It is moments like these which assert the significance the competition has in the community, especially after seeing a turnout of over 60 participants."
The winners of the northern preliminary round who will go on to take part in the final in August are Johannes Haulondjamba, Loise Iimvula and Cleopatra Shipanga.
The next preliminary round will take place in Walvis Bay on Saturday, 8 July, followed by the central preliminary round in Windhoek on Saturday, 5 August. Entries into the competition are open and entry forms can be downloaded on nedbank.com.na or collected from any Nedbank Namibia branch nationwide.
A total 61 participants took part in hopes of qualifying for the finals in August, where they will stand a chance to walk away with the grand prize of a mobile food truck worth N$100 000 and N$10 000 in cash, courtesy of Nedbank Namibia.
The competition saw some participants blow the judges away with their impeccable meal preparation and presentation.
"Since its launch nine years ago, the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition continues to attract participants from all walks of life. This year, visually-impaired entrepreneur Jacobina Samuel inspired onlookers as she prepared a salsa dish and completed the round in the allocated time," a statement from the organisers read.
On her reason for her entering, she said she wanted to use the opportunity to show people to go after their dreams, no matter their circumstances.
“I had a restaurant in Ondangwa, but after the Covid-19 pandemic, it closed. Since then, I’ve been trying to get back on my feet. My main reason for taking part in the competition is to raise awareness and let all the people out there know that, as much as you may have an impairment, if you like doing something, do not let your circumstances limit you from pursuing your passion,” she said.
Great turnout
At the event, Nedbank Namibia head of marketing and communications Gernot de Klerk said this has been one of the most well-attended kapana contests in almost a decade.
“After an amazing day of festivities at the first preliminary round of this competition, it is exciting to see new and returning faces taking part. It is moments like these which assert the significance the competition has in the community, especially after seeing a turnout of over 60 participants."
The winners of the northern preliminary round who will go on to take part in the final in August are Johannes Haulondjamba, Loise Iimvula and Cleopatra Shipanga.
The next preliminary round will take place in Walvis Bay on Saturday, 8 July, followed by the central preliminary round in Windhoek on Saturday, 5 August. Entries into the competition are open and entry forms can be downloaded on nedbank.com.na or collected from any Nedbank Namibia branch nationwide.
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