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Dithubaruba and ABSA sponsorship launch: PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

ABSA Bank Botswana has extended its sponsorship for Dithubaruba Cultural festival for three more years, pumping in a total P1.5 million into the annual event. The previous partnership deal totaled P750, 000, which also ran for three years.

ABSA Bank Botswana representative, Dennis Mamabure said the partnership is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and promoting the richness of Botswana's cultural heritage through one of the country's most treasured cultural platforms.

He revealed that Absa Bank Botswana will contribute P500,000 annually towards the partnership for the three years.

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