Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) treasurer Toivo Ndjebela and EFN’s coordinator Elizabeth M’ule receiving the N$250 000 sponsorship from FNB Namibia’s marketing consultant Petelina Frans and the bank’s manager for sponsorships and promotions, Gordon Pokolo. Photo contributed
Editors Forum of Namibia (EFN) treasurer Toivo Ndjebela and EFN’s coordinator Elizabeth M’ule receiving the N$250 000 sponsorship from FNB Namibia’s marketing consultant Petelina Frans and the bank’s manager for sponsorships and promotions, Gordon Pokolo. Photo contributed

FNB sponsors 2024 journalism awards

Bank supports journalism excellence
STAFF REPORTER
FNB Namibia announced a sponsorship of N$250 000 towards this year’s Editors’ Forum of Namibia Journalism Awards.

The sponsorship will go towards organising the awards, which will include cash prizes for winners in two categories: Business and Finance Journalist of the Year and Journalist of the Year.

In a statement, FNB Namibia described itself as a strong advocate of press freedom and recognised journalism's critical role in an independent and democratic Namibia.

“The sponsorship underscores the bank's commitment to transparency, accountability and collaboration,” FNB Namibia chief marketing officer Tracy Eagles said.

“Journalism is a fundamental part of our society; assisting the EFN in awarding the tireless efforts of Namibian journalists is but the least we can do as members of the private sector.”

Reflecting on the state of journalism in the country, Eagles continued: “Over the years, outstanding Namibian journalists have consistently demonstrated an unwavering level of dedication, passion and excellence in ensuring our nation is both educated and informed at all times. We are proud to support an organisation that celebrates and awards that excellence.”

EFN chairperson Frank Steffen expressed his gratitude for the partnership, adding that the awards would not be possible without the generosity of supporters like FNB Namibia.

“We are grateful to have a partner who values and recognises the remarkable work of Namibian journalists. Their dedication to their craft ensures the public is informed timely, objectively and truthfully about events that impact their lives in various ways.”

FNB Namibia previously sponsored the EFN Journalism Awards in 2018, 2021 and 2023 and says it is honoured to continue this partnership in 2024.

The awards are set to take place next week on 14 November at the Windhoek Country Club Resort.

Comments

Namibian Sun 2024-11-08

No comments have been left on this article

Please login to leave a comment

#N/A Currency: GBP to NAD 22.63 | EUR to NAD 18.85 | CNY to NAD 2.44 | USD to NAD 17.49 | DZD to NAD 0.13 | AOA to NAD 0.02 | BWP to NAD 1.25 | EGP to NAD 0.35 | KES to NAD 0.13 | NGN to NAD 0.01 | ZMW to NAD 0.63 | ZWL to NAD 0.04 | BRL to NAD 3.06 | RUB to NAD 0.18 | INR to NAD 0.21 | USD to DZD 132.85 | USD to AOA 909.05 | USD to BWP 13.4 | USD to EGP 49.25 | USD to KES 129.2 | USD to NGN 1680.41 | USD to ZAR 17.49 | USD to ZMW 27.15 | USD to ZWL 321 | Stock Exchange: JSE All Share Index Same 0 | Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) Overall Index 1878.29 Up +1.09% | Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) MASI 14487.67 Up +1.33% | Egyptian Exchange (EGX) 30 Index 31267.47 Up +0.72% | Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) DCI Same 0 | NSX: MTC 7.75 SAME | Anirep 8.99 SAME | Capricorn Investment group 17.34 SAME | FirstRand Namibia Ltd 49 DOWN 0.50% | Letshego Holdings (Namibia) Ltd 4.1 UP 2.50% | Namibia Asset Management Ltd 0.7 SAME | Namibia Breweries Ltd 31.49 UP 0.03% | Nictus Holdings - Nam 2.22 SAME | Oryx Properties Ltd 12.1 UP 1.70% | Paratus Namibia Holdings 11.99 SAME | SBN Holdings 8.45 SAME | Trustco Group Holdings Ltd 0.48 SAME | B2Gold Corporation 47.34 DOWN 1.50% | Local Index closed 677.62 UP 0.12% | Overall Index closed 1534.6 DOWN 0.05% | Osino Resources Corp 19.47 DOWN 2.41% | Commodities: Gold US$ 2 692.52/OZ DOWN -0.0053 | Copper US$ 4.33/lb DOWN -0.0206 | Zinc US$ 3 004.80/T DOWN -1.88% | Brent Crude Oil US$ 75.28/BBP DOWN -0.0084 | Platinum US$ 982.39/OZ DOWN -0.0148 #N/A