FNB Eswatini has invested over E5.4 million in corporate social investment and sponsorship initiatives during its 2025/2026 financial year. This investment, outlined in the bank's Integrated Annual Report, highlights its contribution to community development, financial inclusion, and business growth. The report covers the financial year ended June 2026.
The bank disbursed over E3.4 million through the FNB Foundation to support various community initiatives. These initiatives include the SOS Children's Village Child-Headed Households Programme and the rehabilitation of a six-classroom block at St Paul's Primary School in Manzini. Additionally, the bank supported the 2025 Temvelo Awards through its sponsorship wing.
FNB Eswatini's Employee Volunteer Programme extended assistance to public health facilities and schools through partnerships with Pick n Pay Lojaf and Buy 'n Save SPAR. The programme provided newborn clothes and maternity essentials valued at E80 000 to 11 public health facilities, benefiting approximately 250 newborns. The bank also handed over school shoes worth E52 950 to 356 underprivileged children attending 12 public schools.
FNB Eswatini Chief Executive Officer Thokozani 'TK' Dlamini stated that the bank intends to accelerate its inclusivity efforts to extend its services to more emaSwati. The bank has spent the past 30 years building a reputation as an institution committed to helping people. Its evolving purpose is centred on making financial assistance and services accessible to everyone.
The bank recorded growth across all three of its business segments, with its active customer base increasing by 9.9% compared to the 2024/2025 financial year. Retail primary-banked customers increased by 10%, while the Commercial and Corporate and Investment Banking customer bases grew by 7% and 17.1%, respectively.
FNB Eswatini supported over 9 000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through lending and related business support during the financial year. The bank expanded its Scored Lending limit from E500 000 to approximately E1.5 million, improving access to finance through faster, data-driven credit decisions. It also introduced Flexible Short-Term Deposits and piloted BizHub, a digitally enabled relationship banking model.
On financial inclusion, the bank reached over 6 000 previously underbanked customers through its SicaloZero account. The entry-level transactional account carries no monthly account fee and is designed for individuals earning up to E10 000 per month, including informal traders. FNB Eswatini's distribution network comprises 15 branches, over 120 automated teller machines, and more than 800 active CashPlus agents countrywide.
Key points
- FNB Eswatini invested E5.4m in corporate social investment initiatives during the 2025/2026 financial year.
- The bank grew its active customer base by 9.9% during the 2025/2026 financial year.
- FNB Eswatini supported over 9 000 small and medium enterprises through lending and related business support during the financial year.
