The Voice (Botswana)

FSG OPENS RAMOTSWA BRANCH

- BY BAITSHEPI SEKGWENG

Funeral Services Group (FSG) has opened a new branch in Ramotswa, after operating a satellite office in the village for a while.

The new branch is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, mortuary and a wide range of modern hearse vehicles which will serve the Ramotswa community and surroundin­g areas. Residents will also be able to access a wide range of products ranging from funeral insurance schemes or policies, grave covers, coffins and caskets.

The mortuary will serve villages of Ramotswa, Taung , Otse, Boatle,

Mogobane and Mogonye with a combined population of 56,000.

FSG branches currently stand at 21 countrywid­e, with 10 in the northern side and 11 in southern part of Botswana. Speaking at the official opening of the branch, FSG Head of Operations, Duncan Banyatsi, said they are ready to serve the people of Ramotswa.

“We come a long way, and I can assure you that we will continue to provide good service. We are able to serve all our branches diligently and this is a brand people can trust because of the quality we offer. Thus far, this branch has employed six people, of which four are locals. We will keep on increasing the number as the business grows and priority will always be locals ,” said

Banyatsi.

His sentiments were shared by FSG Board Member, Dorcas Kgosietsil­e, who described the occasion as a commitment to develop and bring services closer to people.

“This is about the special service we offer because we don’t celebrate death but ensure that our clients are ready and prepared,” she said.

FSG began operating in Botswana in 1993, and currently has a staff complement of 375 across all the 21 branches in Botswana. The group also has operations in neighbouri­ng countries with 10 and four branches in South Africa and Zambia respective­ly.

 ?? ?? FSG BOARD MEMBER: Dorcas Kgosietsil­e
FSG BOARD MEMBER: Dorcas Kgosietsil­e
 ?? ?? FSG HEAD OF OPERATIONS: Duncan Banyatsi
FSG HEAD OF OPERATIONS: Duncan Banyatsi

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