RMB is a division of First National Bank of Namibia Ltd, Reg. No. 2002/0180. A subsidiary of FirstRand Namibia Limited.
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RMB is a division of First National Bank of Namibia Ltd, Reg. No. 2002/0180. A subsidiary of FirstRand Namibia Limited.
RC 1031371 Copyright © FirstRand 2026. All rights reserved.
The RMB Elite Cycling team received sponsored cycling gear today as part of an overall sponsorship of N$230 000.
RMB Namibia has been part of the after-school project Physically Active Youth, which promotes sport. Specifically cycling and promising cyclists have been supported over the years, and groomed into the RMB Elite Cycling team participating in all the great events around the country.
RMB CEO Philip Chapman said that the bank was impressed by the enthusiasm, drive, and commitment of the young cyclists. “This type of dedication deserves our support, and we are glad to back these young Namibians who show such promise in their cycling careers. As with the national economy, RMB is committed to contribute towards the development of sport in our country.” Chapman also thanked Cymot Namibia as one of the value-add partners, supplying professional cycling gear at very generous prices.
Coach Hella Rust said: “Cycling is an expensive sport. Generous contributions and sponsorships mean I can give back to cycling by helping some of our developmental riders reach their full potential. The Tour de Windhoek and The Desert Dash are the two main competitions still on for this year. I am hoping that our riders can show their readiness, and that their dedication throughout the year will show in their results. I would like to thank RMB for this sponsorship, as it helps the riders to turn their dreams into reality.”
RMB Elite cyclist Tuhafeni Hamundjebo added that 2020 had been a rough year with COVID-19 shaking everything up. “For the remaining part of the season I am looking forward to the Desert Dash. My partner Maruen and my goal is to do a sub-17 hour for the Dash in the Two Men category. A top-10 finish will be a bonus for us.”
Melki Hamukoto, another member of the RMB Elite cycling team, was afforded an opportunity to got to South Africa in 2020 where he spent some time on intense training and racing before the COVID-19 lockdown. “I would like to thank RMB and our coach for making sure the sponsorship is a "Go". We appreciate your support and belief in us.”
RMB Elite cyclist Vianney Links added: “Cycling in general is an expensive sport and I am very grateful for the helping hand from RMB. I almost lost hope in what I want to achieve in my cycling career, but RMB made it all possible.”
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Note to editor:
The sponsorship of N$ 230 000 is used to assist the cycling team with accommodation, nutrition, travel, gear and all other logistics for a variety of cycling events such as the Namibia National Road Championship, Omaruru Road Race, Food Lovers time trial event, various Pedal Power events, the Fish River Road Race, Tour de Windhoek, Nedbank Cycle Tour, Namibian Pick n Pay Cycle Classic and the Desert Dash.
For more information, please contact Elzita Beukes, Group Communications Manager at FirstRand Namibia Limited on telephone: (+264 61) 299 2125, or Elzita.Beukes@fnbnamibia.com.na.