{"id":46398,"date":"2024-04-04T07:26:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T07:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/stanbic-commits-p2-25m-to-ceep"},"modified":"2024-04-04T07:52:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T07:52:44","slug":"stanbic-commits-p2-25m-to-ceep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\/all-news\/stanbic-commits-p2-25m-to-ceep","title":{"rendered":"Stanbic commits P2.25m to CEEP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. <\/strong><\/span><b>Stanbic Bank Botswana has partnered with the Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) to support the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP) with P2.25 million over three years.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement, the bank noted that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the BCM to help drive sustainable economic growth and development.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership has a particular focus on advancing the economic pillar through value chain development, which will see a merging of Access to Mentorship, Access to Funding and Support. Stanbic CEO,<\/p>\n<p>Chose Modise, said the mining industry holds a special place in the country\u2019s economy, serving as a cornerstone of growth, employment, and revenue generation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&#8221;We are excited about the journey ahead with BCM. &#8220;Together, we will navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and build a brighter, more sustainable future for Botswana,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Stanbic will provide financial resources in the form of grants worth P500,000 per year to entities that have been identified by BCM and Stanbic as potential manufacturers with confirmed off-takers. Stanbic will also provide BCM with P250,000 per year in sponsorship towards the Annual Local Manufacturing Summit.<\/p>\n<p>The bank will also accord BCM and beneficiaries use of its state-of-the-art Accelerate Incubator in Gaborone.<\/p>\n<p>BCM CEO, Charles Siwawa, said the partnership will facilitate greater access to financial resources and expertise for mining companies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This partnership will facilitate greater access to financial resources and expertise for mining companies, supporting their efforts to invest, innovate, and operate sustainably. &#8220;Together, we aim to create a conducive environment for growth and prosperity in the mining sector,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/botswana\">Botswana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Botswana. 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