Tasha Ferreira, Stanbic Bank Botswana Head of Corporate and Investment Banking
Stanbic Bank Botswana, Corporate and Investment Banking, is proud to reprise its role as Diamond Sponsor of the fourth annual Diacore Gaborone Marathon (DGM). This is the second consecutive year the Bank has participated as a major sponsor in the now infamous sporting event.
This year’s marathon event is set to take place on 30th March 2014 at The Grand Palm Resort. Participants can choose from four race options to cater for seasoned runners, sports enthusiasts, friends and families alike. Race options include: a marathon – 42.2km; half-marathon – 21km; 10km, and fun run/walk – 4km.
“We are tremendously excited to partner with Diacore Gaborone Marathon for the second year in a row. Our decision to continue as the Diamond Sponsor of the event falls on the back of, firstly, an incredible partnership with the DGM organisers in 2013,” said Stanbic Bank Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Mr. Tasha Ferreira. Secondly, we have an increasingly close alignment with the diamond mining and downstream industry in Botswana by virtue of our Corporate and Investment Banking operations. We look forward to yet another opportunity to engage, network and have some fun at this year’s Marathon.”
The Diacore Gaborone Marathon, previously Steinmetz Gaborone Marathon, following a name change of the Title Sponsor, is an international qualifier for major races and Botswana’s largest running-for-charity event. Proceeds from the registration fees are awarded to official charities selected by DGM, with P430,000.00 having been donated to different charities in 2013.
“We are pleased to see our relationship with Stanbic Bank Botswana grow even further. As a key player in the diamond manufacturing industry, it is only apt that Stanbic Bank continues in its role as the Diamond Sponsor of the Diacore Gaborone Marathon as we prepare for what will be the most exciting edition of the marathon yet,” concluded Thola Magang, Chairman of PGM Foundation, co-founder of the event.
Participants are encouraged to register at Stanbic Bank Botswana branches across the country or online at www.steinmetzgaboronemarathon.com. Registration closes on 28th February 2014.
