Botswana Life provides P5.5 million cover for NWYC
Naledi Lemogang | Wednesday July 5, 2017 16:14
The NWYC kicks-off in Gaborone on Saturday. The insurance company will provide the team with a group life cover worth P2.7 million, group disability cover of P1.8 million and a permanent health insurance cover of P1.080 million up to December 19.
Speaking during the sponsorship launch in Gaborone yesterday, Botswana Life chief executive officer, Bilkiss Moorad said events like the NWYC come once in a lifetime hence the need to be part of the tournament. “When Botswana Netball Association (BONA) approached us with the request to sponsor the national team with insurance cover, we were honoured as it is a lifetime opportunity. As the company that associates itself with the development of communities, we found it necessary to be part of this historic event that would also boost us from a business perspective,” Moorad said. She said the 2017 NWYC has been the most talked about event recently and therefore all Batswana should be part of it and feel the games’ hype. Moorad said the opportunity would give them a chance to interact with the netball team, Dinaletsana, so that they can elevate them in their next stage of life, adding that BONA is doing a great job in developing young talent and putting Botswana on the map.
For her part BONA secretary general, Dr Keba Hulela expressed her gratitude on behalf of the netball body saying they are grateful of the decision made by Botswana Life to support Team Botswana during and after the World Cup.
“These events would not be easily forgotten, especially for those who supported it. Your support is appreciated and it will positively influence our athletes during and after the games. It will encourage them to continue pursuing sport as a healthy activity,” Hulela said. The tournament runs from July 8 to 16 with Botswana facing Malaysia on Saturday night, soon after the official opening ceremony.