Barclays Bank Botswana are the new sponsors of the one-day tournament which aimed at raising funds for charity.At the announcement event graced by several dignitaries among them Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Shaw Kgathi, it was revealed that Barclays have pledged P1 million for this year's event. The new partners have a proposed for a three-year marriage although finer details will be revealed at the launch. Minister Kgathi applauded Barclays Bank for their support towards the noble project. He said he is aware that the bank has sponsored other sporting activities among them Re Ba Bona Ha, a project aimed at identifying sporting talent.
The Bank has also partnered with Botswana Chess Federation (BCF). "You continue to demonstrate what institutions like yourselves should do with regards to making a difference in communities where you operate. You are indeed more than just a financial institution," Kgathi said. For his part, Kabelano Trust chairperson Terrence Dambe also praised Barclays Bank for the sponsorship and conceded that they in the past been faced with the mammoth challenge of finding a venue.
