League gets N$500 000 boost

LIMBA MUPETAMI

MTC has announced a budget increase for the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League from N$1.4 million to N$1.9 million following a satisfactory run and ending of the league.

Cementing its support to the league, MTC announced a surprising increase of N$500 000 in sponsorship for next season to boost the league's prize money.

"When we launched the league, we alluded to the prize monies. MTC is therefore happy to announce that we have increased your annual budget from N$1.4 million to N$1.9 million. The additional N$500 000 should be used to improve the prize monies which should now be N$250 000 for gold medallists, N$150 000 for silver medallists and N$100 000 for bronze medallists,” said Tim Ekandjo, MTC’s chief human capital and corporate affairs officer.

The increase is indeed a big boost in the prize money, which is currently N$45 000 for gold, N$35 000 for silver and N$25 000 for bronze.

Ekandjo made the announcement at the league ending ceremony where he congratulated the leadership and management of the league for a successful run and ending of the league, despite challenges.

"We therefore wish to congratulate you on ending the first inaugural MTC Netball Premier League successfully. The final matches were indeed mouth-watering. We know that the league might have had some challenges but we are proud that you managed it very well without any disruption or negative publicity," said Ekandjo.

Crowned 2021 champions, the Namibia Correctional Services netball team topped the league after drawing 30-30 with Tigers. At the end of the day, Mighty Gunners took second place after they beat United 12 63-19, with Tigers settling for the third place.