Schools' Athletics Select-ed

 


MBABANE- Select Financial Services has sponsored the Eswatini School Sports Association (ESSA) with E50 000.

The money will be utilised during the ESSA National Athletics Competition. "Select Limited is proud to sponsor the school's sports association, providing support to young athletes as they pursue excellence," Select Eswatini said in a statement.

ESSA was represented by president Zakhele Myeni, Secretary Felicity Dlamini and Treasurer Lucky Dlamini during the cheque hand over in Mbabane.

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