Puma Filling station gives away 16-seater Kombi

In its strategy to promote entrepreneurship among Batswana, Puma Energy, Railpark Filling Station which is a franchise owned by a citizen, gave away 16 seater kombi to the ‘Fill Up and Win Promotion’ winner on Friday.

The 16-seater quantum presented with it, a business opportunity as it came with a public transport permit. The competition was open to all, and customers only had to fuel with P100 or more to be eligible for the competition. Handing over the kombi, Puma Energy, Rail Park Site Manager, Yusuf Ismail said the competition was a success because the kombi given away will translate into a business opportunity.

He said they initiated the strategy to empower Batswana and give them an opportunity to venture into business.“We like to instil the spirit of entrepreneurship among Batswana through initiatives like this. Through this we are also giving back to the community,” said Ismail.Receiving the kombi, Gopolang Mosikari said he is going to use it to go into transport business.

“I have always wanted to venture into transport business but I did not have finances and other amenities but this is a great milestone for me,” said Mosikari.Puma Energy Retail Manager, Bashi Ratshosa said they want to open more investments and contribute to economic growth. “Puma Energy is growing with a global perspective, a rich African heritage and a strong focus on people.

And our emphasis on people stems from our belief that our customers, our staff and all our stakeholders are what make us who we are as a fuel provider,” said Ratshosa

He said they aspire to open up many more filling stations in addition to the current 36 stations. “Puma Energy will continue to open more opportunities for investors and create employment in the country,” said Ratshosa