Stanbic Bank Champions SME Growth and Sustainability at SADC Energy Week. Stanbic Bank Botswana reaffirmed its commitment to financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and promoting sustainable development at the recent SADC Sustainable Energy Week. Gosata Kgari, the bank’s Head of Vehicle and Asset Finance, participated in a panel discussion on “Financing Gender, Youth, and Entrepreneurship Start-ups.”
Kgari highlighted the bank’s role in empowering youth, women, and differently-abled entrepreneurs through initiatives such as the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP) and Accelerate. These programs provide critical financing and mentorship, helping emerging businesses scale sustainably.
Beyond SME financing, Kgari emphasized Stanbic Bank’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable finance, ensuring that economic growth aligns with environmental responsibility. By investing in green energy projects and supporting businesses that adopt sustainable practices, the bank aims to drive long-term resilience in Botswana’s economy.
With extensive expertise in commercial banking, relationship management, and financial strategy, Kgari’s insights reinforced Stanbic Bank’s leadership in fostering inclusive economic development. His involvement as a Council Member at the University of Botswana further underscores his dedication to community growth and financial literacy.
