STANBIC BANK BOTSWANA SPONSORS NHRD CONFERENCE 2019

The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) values partnership with different stakeholders in pursuit of promoting a knowledge-based society. In this regard, the Council invited different organisations to partner towards hosting the 2019 National Human Resource Development (NHRD) Conference which was held on the 22nd - 23rd May, 2019. Stanbic Bank Botswana is one of the organisations that heeded this invitation by sponsoring the event at a total amount of P250,000.00 hence served as a platinum sponsor of the NHRD Conference. Stanbic Bank Botswana is a member of the Standard Bank Group, and its heritage demonstrates its commitment to skills development across the different sectors of the economy.

Stanbic Bank Botswana is regarded as the largest banking entity on the continent and has called Africa 'Home' for over 156 years, operating in over 20 African countries and with strategic global presence. The Bank employs over 50,000 people globally and over 600 are located in Botswana. Giving an overview of their business during the Conference, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Botswana, Mr. Sam Minta stated that, “We consider ourselves to be more than just a bank. As we reflect on our purpose, we say in all humility that Africa is our home and we drive her growth. Our purpose is wholly linked to Botswana and her growth.”

Mr. Minta acknowledged that, for the effectiveness of the collaboration, the NHRD Conference should be a platform to reflect on the implementation of the National Human Resource Development Strategy (NHRDS) and ultimately develop tangible and measurable resolutions and recommendations by all stakeholders. “I reaffirm the support of Stanbic Bank Botswana to a long term and sustainable partnership with the HRDC to support the dream of a single digit youth unemployment rate,” said Mr. Sam Minta.

In retrospect, the Chief Executive Officer of HRDC, Dr Raphael Dingalo expressed his gratitude to Stanbic Bank for heeding to the Council’s invitation to sponsor and partner with HRDC on hosting the NHRDS Conference. Dr Dingalo applauded and encouraged Stanbic Bank Botswana to uphold their commitment by fully supporting the HRDC in their efforts to deliver on their mandate of promoting human resource development in Botswana.