Mr. Bathusi Letlhare (Chairperson at Khama Rhino Sanctuary), Ms. Moipone Moroka (Direct Marketer at BIC) and Mr. G.S. Sethaba (Treasurer at khama Rhino Sanctuary)

Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) says it has made an interim payment of P160, 000 to Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust following the fire that destroyed the sanctuary’s iconic restaurant building some time back.

According to the insurance company, the interim payment is to enable the restaurant to get back into business as soon as possible. Already, a temporary facility is being erected to allow local and foreign visitors to the renowned nature reserve to enjoy the same facilities as before.

“This payment is only the first part of a much larger payment to be made to the sanctuary for the rebuilding of the main restaurant. It is expected that the rebuilding of the damaged building will commence soon,” said BIC in a press release.

Chief Warden of Khama Rhino Sanctuary Moremi Tjibae has praised BIC for rushing to the site after the fire to assess the damage and help mitigate the effects of the unexpected loss to the trust.

BIC is the only AA- rated insurance company in Botswana. It has been in existence since 1975 and is committed to providing exceptional quality products and services to its clientele. The company focuses on commercial, personal and specialised insurance.

BIC has also contributed tremendously to empowerment programs, employment creation and is a company in the private  sector  that  looks  towards  diversification  and  growth  of  Botswana’s  economy  by developing  insurance  and reinsurance as  one of the  key sectors  for  attracting  foreign  direct  investment  and growth opportunities.