Ezulwini – FNB Eswatini Foundation has committed E752,000 to seven local organisations to support initiatives in education, child welfare, environmental sustainability, and professional development. This funding is part of the bank’s broader mission to drive community upliftment and national growth.
The sponsorships, handed over during a ceremony at FNB Eswatini’s headquarters in Ezulwini on 19 November 2025, aim to strengthen vulnerable communities and support key national sectors. The Foundation contributed E575,000, while FNB Eswatini itself allocated an additional E177,000.
The largest portion of the funds, E500,000, was given to SOS Children’s Village for its Child-Headed Households Project. This initiative will provide critical support for 180 orphaned and vulnerable children, including food, hygiene kits, and agricultural supplies for 45 child-headed families. Andile Phindile Nhleko, SOS National Director, described the partnership as a “strategic alliance rooted in shared purpose” and expressed optimism that it would transform the lives of children in need.
Other beneficiaries included Gogo Nde Care Centre, which received E65,000 to cover school fees, uniforms, and stationery for 20 children, and Kwakitsi Foundation, awarded E10,000 to host a Christmas luncheon for 300 children.
FNB Eswatini also allocated E97,000 in academic awards to four top-performing students from the University of Eswatini (UNESWA). These students, from the Faculties of Commerce, Science and Engineering, and Social Sciences, each received a laptop. UNESWA Vice Chancellor Prof. Justice M. Thwala praised FNB for its long-standing support, noting the bank’s role in shaping the future of Eswatini’s young leaders.
In addition, the Eswatini Environment Authority (EEA) was granted E50,000 for the 2025 Temvelo Awards, which include sponsorship of the FNB Sustainable Manufacturing Industry Award. The EEA commended FNB for its leadership in environmental stewardship.
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) Eswatini Chapter received E30,000 to support the establishment of its local chapter in 2026. IRMSA Chairperson Mlandvo Sikhondze called the funding an “investment in institutional resilience” that would enhance risk management capacity nationwide.
CEO Thokozani ‘TK’ Dlamini highlighted the significance of these sponsorships as part of the bank’s 30th anniversary celebrations in Eswatini. He urged all partners to remain dedicated to fostering community development and reaffirmed FNB’s commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable future for the Kingdom.
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