FNB Eswatini has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to Eswatini’s creative economy through the handover of an E437 500 sponsorship towards the 2026 MTN Bushfire Festival.
The handover marks another milestone in the sustainable partnership between FNB Eswatini and the Bushfire Festival, one of Africa’s leading multicultural festivals celebrating artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and social impact.
Speaking during the sponsorship handover held at House on Fire on Thursday, Chantell Littler, Executive Head of Commercial Banking at FNB Eswatini, said the partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to supporting industries that create sustainable opportunities for emaSwati.
“As a business, we are proud to extend our longstanding partnership with this proudly Eswatini festival,” Littler said. “We firmly believe that the arts are a powerful platform we can harness for the economic upliftment of our people and country at large. Therefore, our continued investment in the Bushfire festival speaks to that belief and the role we want to continue playing as a leader in driving the sustainable development of our country.”
MTN Bushfire Marketing Manager, Bongani Dlamini, welcomed the bank’s continued support, highlighting the value the partnership brings to the overall festival experience.
“We are very excited to have FNB Eswatini as a partner again this year. They are a longstanding partner and have been with us from the very beginning. They bring a lot of value to the festival, not just as a sponsor, but through activations that elevate the experience of our festival goers,” Dlamini said.
“The seamless banking services and assistance to our international festival goers means they do not have to worry about access to crucial financial services. From ATMs to card assistance, the bank continues to play an important role in enhancing the weekend,” he added.
Dlamini further noted that this year’s FIFA World Cup 2026-themed activation would add another exciting dimension to the festival experience. As the festival’s official banking partner, FNB Eswatini will also provide on-site ATMs, Speedpoint devices, and technical support to ensure attendees enjoy seamless payment services throughout the event.
This year’s sponsorship represents an increase from the E300 000 contribution made by the bank towards the 2025 edition of the festival, which attracts thousands of attendees from across the world each year.