From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.
Sashnee Moodley:
Banking giant First National Bank in September unveiled the first phase of its BankCity campus revitalisation project in the Johannesburg CBD. Tasneem Bulbulia tell us more.
Tasneem Bulbulia:
It took nearly 130 000 hours to produce brand new retail spaces and a colourful Fraser street surface which connects Pritchard and Jeppe streets. FNB CEO Jacques Celliers outlines the rationale behind the investment in the campus.
FNB CEO Jacques Celliers:
Tasneem Bulbulia:
The revamped BankCity precinct hosts various retail outlets offering a diverse range of eateries, shopping and lifestyle options for employees, as well as all residents of, and visitors to, the inner city.
This ties into the company’s commitment to enterprise development and enabling the growth of small businesses.
FNB CEO Jacques Celliers:
Tasneem Bulbulia:
A notable facet of the precinct is an iMadiba installation.
FNB CEO Jacques Celliers:
Tasneem Bulbulia:
The investment is a testament to FNB’s commitment to inner-city revitalisation and to the city itself and the country.
FNB CEO Jacques Celliers:
Tasneem Bulbulia:
FNB aimed to create an environment that was safe and welcoming for staff, residents and visitors to the inner city.
FNB CEO Jacques Celliers:
Sashnee Moodley:
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