E200 000 Swazi Rally grand prize finally here!
MBABANE – Purchase a ticket and stand a chance to win yourself a brand new, Suzuki 1000cc GSX.
The 9th anniversary of the 6wa]i 5ally which will be held at 5iders 5anch, 6idvokodvo, saw this year¶s grand pri]e arrive on (swatini¶s soils last :ednesday and is currently kept at ([treme Trading in Matsapha.
6ponsors for the event are :esbank through )irst Nationl Bank()NB), and µnew kid on the block¶, (Galp) Must to touch base on a few. The bike is bigger and most definitely better than the previous years, and (swatini is the only country in the 6ADC region who is giving away a brand new bike.
New and old sponsors were ready and present, and )NB declared its hand in aid through ([ecutive +ead of 5etail Banking, =ilindile )riedman. ³:e see this as an event that connects people and communities, promotes tourism in the country and stimulates the economy. As )NB, we are delighted to once again partner with the 6wa]i 5ally, the bank is sponsoring a bike worth ( to be won at the event this year.¶¶
Confirmed
The bike is yet to be paraded at all the )NB branches,at venues yet to be confirmed, including all MTN activation shows. These will also show all the hopefuls what is in store for them this year. Offering bigger things, the team has a Mam-packed line-up from five genres and acts across the continent.
The event was brought back to life at their launch which were held August , this year, at 5iders 5anch. In attendance was the acting principal secretary, 3atron of the Bikers 5ally Carlos 3aiva, biking community, (swatini Tourism Authority C(, senior government officials, sponsors and the Minister of Tourism and (nvironmental Affairs, Moses Vilakati.
The opening remarks were made by 3aiva, who spoke about the rough three years the 5ally Team has had through the loss of lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and reckless driving by motorists. 3aiva e[pressed how this year¶s show would serve under the theme µ3ray for +ope¶.It was been emphasised at the launch that a road awareness campaign was introduced to educate road users about the importance of watching out for pedestrians and motorcyclists. This year¶s event will attract an estimated over bikers and a bigger pri]e to be won.
Speech
The minister in his speech reTuested that the :oman )armer )oundation support the girl child, and look into issues of gender-based violence (GBV), and support women and children in the country. It¶s a rising sensitive issue in the kingdom and a solution is needed.