NETBALL

 NETBALL

Netball is among a rare number of sports which have been created exclusively for female competitors.Netball is a popular and elite female sport code which is predominately played by Namibian girl child.

Deb marine is one of the sponsors to the Netball Namibia, in 2017 Deb-marine embattled on a 3 years sponsorship with Netball Namibia, they sponsored 1.8 million.The funds were allocated different Netball activities.The decision to support this sport code,was spearheaded by the call from the government to corporate world to help rescue sports in Namibia.The deputy Minister of sports,youth and national services said:"I sincerely thank Deb-marine Namibia for rescuing Netball in Namibia."The Deputy Minister explained that there are over 54 different sports codes in Namibia which the Government  alone will not be able to sustain and cater for.,hence their reliance on corporate companies to assist in sports development.

  The launch of the MTC Namibia Netball League (NNPL)  was not only a watershed moment in the overall change of local Netball, but it also improved livelihoods. MTC, the telecommunications giant, announced in 2021 that it will become the principal of the 12 team National Netball league with a cash investment of 4.8 million over three years.The sponsorship has benefited 165 players from various regions of the country.I was able to interview one of the top player, the captain of one of the competing teams, and this is what she had to say."As players, we are grateful since we are now receiving little monthly grants, all thanks to MTC for making it possible as their arrival has made a difference in our lives."Another player stated that the league has aided them in a variety of ways, particularly in finding their purpose and reigniting their Netball careers.