The First National Bank (FNB) Zambia Ltd has unveiled its first fully Solar powered Branch in Kalumbila District of North-Western Province.
FNB Zambia modernised and upgraded its Kalumbila Branch as part of the Bank’s commitment to continuously improve service to its customers and the communities.
The refurbished branch in Kalumbila whose major economic activity is mining considering the fact that the district has got two giant mines, Lumwana and Kalumbila Mine, is the first Solar powered Branch within the FNB Zambia branch network.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of Green Economy and Environment Mike Elton Mposha, who was Guest of Honor, noted that the initiative marked a significant step towards Government and the private sector’s collective efforts in promoting sustainability.
“I commend FNB Zambia for their commitment to environmental stewardship and for setting a commendable example in the banking sector” remarked the Minister.
He further explained that the decision to power the branch with solar energy underscores the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources, as solar power reduces the country’s carbon footprint and contributes to mitigating climate change, aligning with our national goals of preserving the environment and promoting sustainableenergypractices.
Speaking at the same event, FNB Zambia Chief Executive, Kapumpe Chola, in a speech read on her behalf by FNB Zambia Head of Retail Banking, Mwamba Musambo, stated that, the Bank’s aim is to ensure that the people of Kalumbila have access to modern banking facilities as the district remains akey contributor to the country’s economy.
“With the newly refurbished solar powered branch here in Kalumbila, we will continue to provide our services and products to the district in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way,” said Ms Chola.
She further stated that fully equipping the Kalumbila branch to run on solar power marked the start of the Bank’s initiative to equip all its other branches with renewable energy sources, also enabling the branches to have backups for sustaining operations during grid outages or emergencies.
“We remain steadfast in delivering superior service across all our touch points through the modernization of our branches nationwide in line with our brand promise of providing platforms that are Helpful, Easy, andSafe,” added Chola.
