The Bank is committed to developing and maintaining an organization in which employees contribute their ideas, skills and resources to make the society a better place for individuals and businesses. The initiative has provided 1,270 learners with a porta cabin serving as a safe, private, and confidential space for emotional support, counselling, and basic health care. This project demonstrates how the contributing departments are living their values of compassion, collaboration, and community investment.
Prior to this intervention, Bokamoso Junior Secondary School lacked a dedicated wellness space, limiting students’ ability to receive support and guidance that is crucial during their formative years. The new facility will address this gap by creating a welcoming environment where learners can speak openly about their challenges, receive guidance, and be provided with care in moments of need. “Supporting education goes far beyond what happens in the classroom.
True learning thrives when students feel safe, heard, and cared for. This space represents our belief that every child deserves access to emotional and physical wellbeing support as they navigate their educational journey.” said Mrs Ratang Icho-Molebatsi, Finance Director, Access Bank Botswana. This project exemplifies the power of cross-departmental collaboration for community impact.
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“This initiative reflects our collective commitment to investing in Botswana’s youth and supporting the communities where we operate”, said Mrs. Thato Mmile, Head of Legal & Compliance. The investment aligns with Access Bank’s broader corporate social responsibility philosophy, which prioritises education, child wellbeing, and community upliftment.
According to a report elsewhere in this publication, various district councils announced that a one-bedroom home now costs over P130,000 more, a near-unthinkable 32% increase. This isn’t just a minor adjustment, but a devastating blow to the dream of affordable home ownership for ordinary citizens.What is most alarming is not just the scale of the increase, but the profound confusion it has exposed. Minister Ramogapi has publicly…
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