Bank Gaborone steps up fight against Diabetes
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In their continued quest to fight against Diabetes, Managing Director of Bank Gaborone, Mr. Sybrand Coetzee on the 8th of May, 2019 during the official launch of the Bank Gaborone Diabetes Apple Project stated that “Bank Gaborone has taken a stance against Diabetes as health indicators recognize that the illness is becoming a growing concern in Botswana and as a bank, our commitment will always to being a connector of positive change in our communities, by strengthening our relations with stakeholders in order for our donations and sponsorships to reach out and have a lasting impact,”
A journey realized in 2014 when the latter bank partnered with Tsetseng Spar stores selecting the apple fruit as it is a universal symbol of health to bring tangibility to the fight against Diabetes. In the first edition of the Bank Gaborone apple project, as a partner Tsetseng Spar stores sold loose apples in its branches across the country and profits collected were routed to the Diabetes Association of Botswana.
Particularly similar this year as Coetzee announced that the project will run from 15 May to 15 July adding that this time around instead of loose apples, bags of apples will be sold at an affordable price. “The bank’s branches will be selling vouchers that clients and the general public will then be able to redeem for a bag of apples at all Tsetseng Spar stores” Coetzee informed and emphasized that members of the public will also be able to make cash donations at any of the bank’s 11 branches around the country.
High esteemed guest of honor Former Assistant Minister of Health and Wellness Honorable Biggie Butale stressed enough a necessity for an initiative as this one to be endorsed not only through sponsorship but with education on the importance of eating well advising to step away from processed intakes and rather consume towards our traditional produces that are of earthy benefits.
The Former, mentioned that “with the sky rocket numbers of deaths triggered by diabetes recording four million in the year 2017 worldwide it is imperative to take stand on the fight and awareness against diabetes as most cases of infections have been proven to be lifestyles induced and donated that “the ministry is committed to giving patients high quality world class care through access to specialist care, free medication and free access to the laboratory investigations.”
On behalf of the Diabetes Association of Botswana for the launch of the Bank Gaborone Diabetes Apple Project, Chairman Dr Dipesalema Joel shared that the organization which was officially launched in Botswana in 2005 is “not for profit” as their mission is to provide Diabetes education, care and support in Botswana. “We work hand in hand with the government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations to execute our mandate” he shared.
Dr Joel further educated and indicated that most Diabetes infections are centered on increased levels of urbanization and sedentary lifestyle urging fellow citizens to co-idea a healthy diet and increase their physical activity. “We are gathered here today for the launch of the Bank Gaborone Diabetes Apple Project as a way of increasing awareness about the importance of healthy eating and combat the spread of Diabetes while at the same time raising funds for the cause through the sales of apples” adding that “the proceeds made from this campaign will solely be used to advance a way against Diabetes and improve welfare for those who already have it.” concluded and thanked the doctor.
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KM Sales has been offering fashionable items (shoes, t-shirts, pants) and has been participating in various lifestyle events such as Garden of Drip where it showcases its products.
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