In a steadfast commitment to engage with its clientele in the Gantsi District, Botswana Savings Bank (BSB)—a government-owned institution with a mandate to encourage national savings and provide inclusive financial services—recently participated in the Gantsi Agricultural Show.
Established by the Botswana Savings Bank Act of 1992, BSB is governed by a Board of Directors reporting to the Ministry of Finance. Supervised by the Central Bank under the Ministry’s custodianship, the bank’s headquarters are located in Gaborone at Broadhurst Mall, Tshomarelo House, with branches in Gaborone, Francistown, Mahalapye, Palapye, Serowe, Hukuntsi, Gumare, Kanye, Molepolole, and Maun.
During the event, Ofe Motiki, BSB Specialist in Public Relations & Stakeholder Relations, remarked that the Gantsi Agricultural Show provided an excellent venue to connect with both current and prospective customers. “The BSB team was present at our show stall, and the BSB Caravan Service Desk was set up at the Gantsi Post Office to serve customers unable to access the show grounds. The primary objective was to facilitate account opening for savings accounts, loan applications and visa debit card collection.”
Motiki highlighted that BSB has participated in agricultural events for over a decade. Although the bank does not offer products specifically tailored for agriculture, their offerings are versatile enough to support agricultural needs. “Our primary objective was to reach out to our clients in Gantsi and surrounding areas, to attract new clients as we strive to expand our customer base,” she said.
She continued, “We have numerous clients in Gantsi, and the show allowed us to engage with them. We also had an opportunity to further distribute Visa Debit cards to savings account holders who had not yet collected their cards since transitioning from the savings passbook to the visa debit card.” The Bank ended the show by hosting a Client Engagement Cocktail to provide a networking platform for clients to foster sustainable relationships between the Bank and the Gantsi community.
Motiki also highlighted the exciting benefits of the ongoing Savings Campaign, stating, “BSB is thrilled to offer a remarkable savings campaign where customers can open an Ordinary Savings Account with just P50.00 and earn a generous, tax-free interest rate of 5.5% p.a. Additionally, clients can take advantage of our Fixed Deposit Account, starting with a minimum of P1000.00, and enjoy tax-free interest rates ranging from 5.5% p.a for 6 months to an impressive 6.25% p.a for 12 months. Our main goal is to empower our customers by helping them grow their savings and achieve their financial dreams. This is the best offer in the market, with very high earnings that can improve customers’ financial well-being and help them secure a brighter future.”
Clients are encouraged to take advantage of these fantastic rates and benefits before the campaign ends in December 2024.” Regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Motiki shared recent initiatives under the I Care Staff Volunteer Programme.
“Recently, BSB staff provided winter & food hampers to three disadvantaged families in Kgope village near Lentsweletau. This gesture made a great difference & impact to the families and the Kgope community. As a bank, we aim to improve the lives of the communities we serve.”
BSB’s presence at the Gantsi Agricultural Show underscored its dedication to community engagement and financial inclusivity.
