Standard Bank Namibia donates over 50 computers and new photocopiers Standard Bank Namibia has donated more than 50 second-hand computers and new photocopiers to needy schools across the country. Apart from the approximately N$4 million which are committed to corporate social investment projects each year, this in-kind donation is additional. Schools from the following towns received computers and photocopiers: Oshakati, Ondangwa, Gobabis, Swakopmund, Outapi, Okahandja, Windhoek, Eenhana, Katima Mulilo and Rundu. “We are pleased to handover these computers and photocopiers, which have a significant impact on improving the educational experience of learners in these needy schools. Education is the key to success and as a responsible corporate citizen we want to contribute to this sector’s development,” says Surihe Gaomas-Guchu, PR & Corporate Communications Manager at Standard Bank Namibia. Dr Ndepewa Hamunime, Chairperson of the Standard Bank Namibia Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Board, recently noted: “Corporate Social Responsibility means that companies, apart from profit-making, have a greater purpose in society which is the duty to protect and enhance society in which they operate. Business can play a pivotal role in improving the communities they serve as well as the society at large through corporate social investment programs. I am of the opinion that companies must align their corporate social responsibilities with their corporate goals in order to have a meaningful impact on society. “As one of the leading banks in Namibia, it is expected that we as the Standard Bank Namibia Board, management and employees uphold the good name of the bank within our society. It is through corporate social programs that we remain relevant, close to our people and meaningfully improve our communities,” says Dr. Hamunime. ENDS. Photos Captions:- - Nakaheke Combined School – Doing the 2nd hand computer handover is from left to right Standard Bank Okahao Agency Teller Mateus Mbweshe, Head of Department of Upper Primary Helena Shuumbwa, HOD of Lower Primary Erastus Enkoko and Standard Bank’s Team Leader of Okahao Service Centre Mathew Simon. - People’s Primary School – Receiving the five second hand computers from Standard Bank’s Branch Manager Lasarus Shikongo (middle) is Principal of the People’s Primary School Principal Mr Patrick Xoagub. – Mokganedi Thlabanello High School – Standard Bank’s Gobabis Branch Manager Gerson Phiri hands over the 5 second hand computers to Mokganedi Thlabanello Secondary School’s Principal Uakuzako Kavari. - Wisdom Pre-Primary School – Receiving the donation is Founder of the Wisdom Pre-Primary School Peter Ndara (standing left) and Teacher Kativa Fillomina (right) from Standard Bank’s PR & Communications Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu (middle).
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 16:45:04 +0000
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