Speaking during the event, Standard Bank Acting Chief Executive, Temwani Simwaka said the event accords the bank an opportunity to interact with its customers.

“The Cultural Diversity Night gives the bank a rare opportunity to interact with customers from diverse backgrounds, cultures and nationalities,” said Simwaka.

Simwaka speaking during the event

Simwaka said the bank embraces and values cultural diversity which is a pillar that strengthens any society.

“As a truly Pan–African financial service provider, Standard Bank customers and employees represent different cultures. Through culture, we are governed by norms and customs, which are the pillars of any society,” she said.

The Acting Chief Executive assured bank's customers of a better business environment in 2018.

“Our teams are committed to continue in strides aimed to deliver excellence coupled with unwavering support, we promise to continue excelling in the provision of tailored and structured solutions to all our customer segments,” said Simwaka.

Part of the audience that attended Cultural Diversity Night 

The Cultural Diversity Night was attended by customers from Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, DRC, Angola, United Kingdom, China and India among others.