BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MALKERNS – FNB Eswatini yesterday afternoon announced a generous sponsorship of E300 000 for the 2025 MTN Bushfire Festival, reaffirming its commitment to the arts and community development in Eswatini.
The sponsorship took place at House on Fire at Malendela in Malkerns.
The 18th edition of the MTN Bushfire Festival will be held from tomorrow until Sunday (31May-01June 2025) at the luscious Malendela lawns in Malkerns.
FNB continues as the official banking partner for the festival, ensuring smooth banking operations during the three-day event starting tomorrow.
This support is part of FNB’s ongoing efforts to promote the arts sector celebrating 30 years of service in Eswatini.
The 2025 theme, “Creativity, Unity, Sustainability,” aligns with FNB’s brand values, emphasizing their commitment to societal contributions.
FNB will provide various on-site financial services, including:
– Opening of accounts
– Addressing customer queries
– A digital kiosk for assistance with the FNB App and online banking.
This year’s edition will also see an FNB Creative Corner which is a new initiative allowing customers to customize festival gear with professional artists, enhancing the festival experience.
Chantell Littler who is the Executive Head of Commercial Bankings emphasized the importance of this sponsorship in affirming FNB’s commitment to the community.
She also encouraged attendees to visit FNB’s stands for support and enjoyment.
Sholto Thorne from the MTN Bushfire team highlighted the vital role of a reliable banking partner for the festival’s success.
He also acknowledged FNB’s understanding of the festival as a lifestyle experience beyond just music.
The MTN Bushfire Festival known for attracting global music lovers for 18 years, thrives on partnerships like that of FNB Eswatini, which contribute to creating a vibrant and economically beneficial environment for all festival-goers.
