GABORONE – Stanbic Bank Botswana has once again reaffirmed its dedication to academic excellence and youth empowerment by sponsoring the 15th Annual Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) Excellence Awards. This year, the Bank pledged P150,000.00 towards the initiative, building on 9 years of support prior.
The annual BEC awards ceremony celebrates the outstanding performance of Botswana’s brightest BGCSE candidates. It aims to encourage a culture of academic excellence by motivating students, teachers, and parents to strive for the highest standards in education.
Since the inception of the partnership in 2015 between BEC and Stanbic Bank, the Bank has supported over 100 students and, with a cumulative sponsorship value of P1,270,000.00. This is with a view towards sustainably and meaningfully ensuring students are empowered with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital and competitive world.
Said Stanbic Bank Botswana’s Chief Executive, Chose Modise, “Education plays a vital role in building a strong and successful nation. At Stanbic Bank Botswana, we are committed to supporting our youth to reach their full potential, and a strong education is a core part of this. By recognising top performers, we not only celebrate their achievements but also promote a culture of excellence across the country. This sponsorship is one of the ways we live our purpose Botswana is our home, we drive her growth, by investing in the future and helping shape the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.”
This sponsorship is not only about celebrating top achievers but also about motivating other learners to strive for excellence. Over the years, this partnership with Stanbic Bank Botswana has become a key part of our efforts to promote academic success nationwide. Their continued support both financial and in-kind plays a vital role in rewarding hard work and raising the bar for educational performance. The impact on students’ lives, their confidence, and their access to future opportunities is truly significant, and we are proud to walk this journey with a partner that believes in the power of education.” Said Botswana Examination Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Moreetsi Thobega.
Education remains a core focus area of community investment for Stanbic Bank Botswana in line with its social, environmental, and economic (SEE) strategic agenda and value creation commitment. In the education space, the Bank, beyond the BEC platform, has longstanding relationships in support of BIUST, Gabane Primary School (STEAM), and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Stock Market Simulator and financial literacy programme, to name a few.
