Nedbank invests N$3 million through Kapana Cook-Off
WINDHOEK - Nedbank Namibia’s annual Kapana CookOff Competition has invested N$3 million in boosting the skills of local entrepreneurs since its launch in 2014.
The competition series highlights Namibia’s culinary talent while also acting as a motivator for fostering entrepreneurship across the country.
The preliminary rounds of the competition start in Oshakati on 24 June for the Northern Round; followed by the Coastal Round in Walvis Bay on 8 July. The round in Windhoek takes place on 5 August.
Three candidates from each round will be chosen to compete in the finals at the Ongwediva Annual
Trade Fair on 26 August.
The grand prize is a mobile food kitchen worth N$100 000, N$10 000 cash and a Bakpro Vetkoek voucher worth N$5 000.
The second prize is N$7 000 and a N$3 000 Bakpro Vetkoek voucher.
The third prize is N$5 000 and a Bakpro Vetkoek voucher worth N$2 000.
Speaking at the media event, Nedbank Namibia’s communication and public relation manager Selma Kaulinge said the cook-off started as a small local event as part of activities when Nedbank Namibia opened its new branch in Ongwediva in 2014.
“Since then, Nedbank Namibia has continuously invested in the competition, and these investments stretch beyond mere tokenism. By partnering with like-minded organisations, such as Bakpro, Agra Namibia and the Namibia Chefs’ Association, we wish to give credence to this uniquely Namibian delicacy and grow its popularity beyond its current societal confines,” she said. This was stated at the recent launch of the series, which began with a cookoff between media outlets last week. This year, The Brief was named the Nedbank Kapana Media 2023 Team, while Touch FM took home the Best Dressed/Team Spirit Award. Those who want to enter the competition can get application forms from their nearest Nedbank.