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FirstRand Foundation wins top CSI award

23 June 2010

The FirstRand Foundation was presented with the Best Corporate Citizenship/ Social Responsibility award at the 2010 African Business Awards, held last night in London.

The prize recognises exceptional leadership in tackling social and environmental challenges, and corporate social investment efforts that benefit both employees and local communities directly, as well as leveraging new approaches by government and the private sector. Criteria include replicability, sustainability of impact and use of the skills and core competences of the company.

The African Business Awards brings together business leaders and companies who are making a significant contribution to Africa’s business climate and economic development.  Their achievements continue to change the perception of Africa’s potential in domestic and international markets. They are creating new economic opportunities for citizens and communities all over the continent and inspiring the new generation of entrepreneurs who will shape the future of Africa’s 54 countries.

The objective of the African Business Awards is to highlight this successful and confident Africa which is largely open to local, regional and global business ventures.

The FirstRand Foundation is managed by Tshikululu Social Investments.