BY MBONO MDLULI
EZULWINI – In the 2024/25 financial year, FNB Eswatini and its FNB Eswatini Foundation ploughed back E5.48 million into Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives across Eswatini.
This was revealed by CEO Thokozani ‘TK’ Dlamini during the bank’s Annual Financial Results presentation on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the bank’s headquarters in Ezulwini. According to Dlamini, the bank invested E3.85 million in CSI and strategic sponsorships across its priority sectors namely Economic Growth and Entrepreneurship; Sports Development and Inclusion; Community Wellbeing and Social Impact; Education and Youth Empowerment; Cultural Promotion and Environmental Awareness.
“In addition, in collaboration with FNB Eswatini, the FNB Eswatini Foundation co-sponsored the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2024 with a contribution of E1.6 million (E1 million from FNB Eswatini and E600 000 from FNB Eswatini Foundation), fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in the Kingdom. Through the Foundation, E1.6 million was disbursed to impactful projects aligned with our key pillars of: Knowledge Economy; Gender Diversity and Inclusion; Environment and Climate Change; and Humanitarian Support,” Dlamini said.
Dlamini then reiterated FNB’s commitment to Eswatini. “At FNB Eswatini, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve, supporting initiatives that drive social impact, empower people, and create lasting positive change. Nasitsi sitintile Eswatini, it’s not simply because it is a nice thing to say but we are being intentional about allocating our capital to the economy to contribute to the country’s long-term growth. That is why we say, Sitintile Eswatini futsi asiyindzawo,” he said.
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