Mt Meru has donated K100, 000 (about US$8,000) towards the hosting the the Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association – SAIMSA games slated for 22nd to 27th September, 2019 in Lusaka.
The company presented a dummy cheque to Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association – ZALASA president, Christopher Shakafuswa on 20th September 2019 at Lusaka City Council – LCC Offices.
In a statement made available to the Zambian Busines Times – ZBT by LCC Public Relationa Manager George Sichimba, Mt Maru Group Safety, Health, Environment and Quality – SHEQ Coordinator, John Banda, said his company is delighted to partner with ZALASA in hosting the 16th SAIMSA games.Banda noted that his company’s intention is to be a good corporate citizen and contribute to communities in which they operate.
He said his company will always participate in activities that foster development and the wellness of workers in society as a way of contributing to the Make Zambia Clean, Green and Healthy campaign.
“Our intention is to respond to activities that foster development and wellness of employees in Local authorities and the society in general,” he said.
And in receiving the donation, ZALASA president, Christopher Shakafuswa commended Mt Meru for demonstrating that the company is indeed a good corporate citizen by donating to the organization.
Shakafuswa, who is also Lusaka Deputy Mayor, assured Mt Meru that the donated funds will be used for the intended purpose adding that the money donated will be put to good use.
Shakafuswa has since appealed to other corporate entities to emulate what Mt Meru has done.
“Earlier this week, Zambia National Building Society donated Fifty K50,000 (about US4,000) towards the hosting of the same event, he said.
Shakafuswa further reiterated his call to Lusaka residents in particular and Zambians in general to demonstrate love and peace to all foreign participats before, during and after the games. He observed that Zambian are known as peaceful and loving people and that foreign participants are looking forward to have a nice time in Zambia and that security wings are doing everything possible within their mandate to ensure that security of all participants is guaranteed but that it is important for residents to complement their effort.
