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Nedbank appoints Tromp head of consumer banking

The News

Nedbank Namibia has appointed John-James Tromp as head of consumer banking effective 1 March 2026, bringing together Private Banking, Private Wealth, Retail Banking and Lending divisions under one leadership structure to strengthen services for everyday customers across Namibia.

17 March 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 17 March

  1. Nedbank appoints Tromp head of consumer banking

    Nedbank Namibia has appointed John-James Tromp as head of consumer banking effective 1 March 2026, bringing together Private Banking, Private Wealth, Retail Banking and Lending divisions under one leadership structure to strengthen services for everyday customers across Namibia.

    17 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 27 February

  1. Nedbank golf series funds agricultural training across Namibia

    The 2026 Nedbank for Good Series has returned with a focus on inclusive agricultural development, raising funds for training projects nationwide. Since 2024, the initiative has generated over N$500,000 for Agra ProVision, supporting horticultural training at 14 sites and reaching 206 participants in the 2025 cycle.

    27 February 2026 · New Era

Wednesday 18 February

  1. 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge returns with fresh format and routes

    Namibia's longest-running corporate cycling event returns on Sunday, 23 February 2026, starting at the University of Namibia with three distance options (25km, 60km, 100km) and new organisers LEMA Events. The event also revives the Nedbank Kidz Challenge on Saturday, 21 February, for the first time in a decade.

    18 February 2026 · New Era

  2. 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge returns with fresh routes, new organisers

    Namibia's iconic corporate cycling event returns this Sunday from the University of Namibia campus with three race distances (100km, 60km, 25km) under new organisers Lema Events, featuring redesigned routes and enhanced safety measures. The event also marks the return of the Nedbank Kidz Challenge for the first time this decade.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namibian cyclists prepare for 2026 national road championships

    Namibia's national road and time trial cycling championships will take place in Windhoek from Friday to Sunday, with over 120 elite, under-23, and junior riders competing for national champion jerseys across time trial and road race events.

    4 February 2026 · New Era

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Coetzee and Janse van Vuuren win Windhoek Power Pedal 3

    Drikus Coetzee of Hollard Insurance and Delsia Janse van Vuuren won the elite men's and women's categories respectively at the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal 3 cycling event held on Sunday, attracting over 170 participants in the third round of a six-part road cycling series.

    27 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Coetzee and Janse van Vuuren win WPP3 cycling race

    Drikus Coetzee claimed top honours in the elite men's race at the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal 3 event on Sunday, finishing in 02:38:13 after 120km, while Delsia Janse van Vuuren won the women's elite race in 02:35:21. Over 170 cyclists participated in the third round of the six-part road cycling series.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power series reaches second leg

    The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series held its second leg on 17–18 January at Teufelsschlucht, drawing 285 riders across multiple categories, with Drikus Coetzee and Vera Looser winning the elite categories. The series continues on 25 January at Dobra Loops, with further events scheduled through May.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

Thursday 15 January

  1. Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series second round this weekend

    The second round of the 2026 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series takes place this weekend, with an individual time trial on 17 January and road race on 18 January, expecting more than 200 cyclists to compete for points toward overall series standings. Namibia's cycling scene has grown significantly, attracting over 1000 participants to the Nedbank Desert Dash and hosting major continental championships.

    15 January 2026 · New Era

  2. Second leg of Windhoek Pedal Power cycling series this weekend

    The Namibian cycling season is underway with the second leg of the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power series scheduled for this weekend, featuring over 200 participants competing in time trials and road races. The six-event series precedes national championships next month and serves as selection for Namibian cyclists competing in international events including the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Youth Games.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian

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