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Betway donates P2.5million for GBV shelter construction

Doles out: Betway contributes to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country PIC: BETWAYBOTSWANA
Doles out: Betway contributes to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country PIC: BETWAYBOTSWANA

FRANCISTOWN: Betway Botswana has made a significant contribution to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country, donating P2.5 million towards the construction of a GBV shelter.

The multi-million pula donation was made through the Betway Foundation's "Betway Cares” to the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Centre (BGBVC) to build a GBV shelter which will provide a safe haven for GBV survivors in Francistown and the North East District.

The donation comes at a time when Betway Botswana is facing backlash from customers who have taken to social media to express their frustrations with the company's services, citing difficulties with betting, cash backs and withdrawals.

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