Mochudi, Botswana | 9 October 2026: Old Mutual Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to education and inclusive learning with a P30,000 sponsorship in kind towards the Linchwe II Community Junior Secondary School Prize-Giving Ceremony in Mochudi.
This marks the second consecutive year that Old Mutual Botswana has supported the school’s prize-giving ceremony. The sponsorship goes towards recognising and rewarding learner achievement through trophies and certificates, branded merchandise and vouchers for top-performing learners.
Old Mutual Short-Term Insurance Botswana’s Managing Director, Gaone Sibanda and Group Head of Legal & Company Secretary, Precious Ngubane joined the school and community leadership, teachers, parents and learners at the ceremony to celebrate the hard work and achievements of learners throughout the academic year.
Linchwe II CJSS also caters for learners with special educational needs, making the school’s commitment to inclusive education an important part of its role within the community. Old Mutual Botswana believes that creating opportunities for all learners to participate, develop and reach their potential is essential to building a stronger future.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sibanda said the extends beyond recognising academic performance to encouraging young people to believe in their potential and continue striving towards their goals.
“Every prize presented today represents hard work, perseverance and the potential of a young person. Through this sponsorship, we want to celebrate those achievements while encouraging every learner to keep reaching for more. When we invest in education and create opportunities for young people to thrive, we are investing in Botswana’s future.”
Old Mutual Botswana also recognised the important role played by teachers, parents and school leadership in supporting learners and creating an environment where young people with different abilities and educational needs can learn and succeed.
Education is one of Old Mutual Botswana’s key responsible business focus areas, alongside initiatives that promote financial wellbeing and community development. Through these efforts, the organisation seeks to make a meaningful and sustainable contribution to the communities in which it operates.
Returning to Linchwe II CJSS for a second consecutive year also reflects Old Mutual Botswana’s focus on building lasting community relationships and supporting initiatives that create meaningful impact over time.
“Our relationship with Linchwe II CJSS is particularly meaningful because of the school’s commitment to inclusive education. Every learner deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and have their progress recognised. We are proud to return for a second year and to celebrate this important occasion alongside the school community.”
Through its continued support of the Linchwe II CJSS Prize-Giving Ceremony, Old Mutual Botswana hopes to inspire learners to pursue excellence, celebrate their progress and remain confident in the possibilities that education can create.
