Botswana Guardian

Access Bank commits to community developmen­t

- BG Correspond­ent

Access Bank Botswana reafrms its unwavering commitment to serving its clients and achieving strategic objectives following the release of its recent performanc­e and nancial results. e Bank remains dedicated to making signi cant investment­s and ful lling its commitment­s in Botswana, aiming to solidify its position as the leading commercial bank in the country by 2027. e impressive growth demonstrat­ed by Access Bank Botswana underscore­s the trust investors have in Managing Director, Sheperd Aisam. is success reflects the Bank’s unparallel­ed confidence and determinat­ion to deliver exceptiona­l service while striving for excellence in the nancial sector.

“We are more committed than ever to leaving an indelible mark in Botswana, prioritisi­ng our more than 66 million customers across the group and ensuring they feel our unwavering dedication. With our global network, spanning 20 countries in 3 continents, at our disposal, we are con dent that the services we o er are state- of- the- art and benchmarke­d among the best, and that this will translate through our Botswana operations,” shares Sheperd. Access Bank Botswana strategica­lly leverages its extensive presence across Africa, including partnershi­ps with entities like Access Bank Ghana Plc, a prominent Retail bank in Ghana and the acquision of 100 percent shareholdi­ng of the National Bank of Kenya Limited, to capitalise on trade and nancing opportunit­ies. is underscore­s Access Bank Botswana’s innovative

African brand and its unmistakab­le footprint, as evidenced by its impressive performanc­e metrics.

Further to leveraging on our Group strengths and strategic positionin­g to o er innovative client solutions, Access Bank Botswana launched AccessAfri­ca, a payments solution that allows customers to send and receive money from across the world. is is a great contributi­on to diaspora banking, and Access Bank will continue to o er more solutions in this space. “We are excited about future prospects as we expand and strengthen our presence. Our goal is to build a bank that is globally recognised yet deeply rooted in local relevance which embraces the wisdom of the African proverb, ‘ If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ We understand that our growth is intricatel­y linked to the growth of our communitie­s, which underscore­s our belief in the power of collaborat­ion. At Access Bank, our growth is intertwine­d with that of our people. Beyond mere numbers, our aim is to foster community impact through innovation and technology integratio­n,” remarked Sheperd.

Key to this vision is the collaborat­ive leadership team, working closely with various partners like Orange Money to introduce the market- rst digital nano loan solution, N’stakolle, and Botswana Life Rewards and Government Pula cards which extend transactio­nal services to more customers across communitie­s. Together, they drive Access Bank’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the nancial sector, expanding its far- reaching presence.

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Managing Director, Sheperd Aisam

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