Facebook comments Standard Bank Namibia announced last week that it will build a house worth N$500 000for Paralympic gold medallist Ananias Shikongo. Here is how the public reacted. Bukalo Simubali: Wonderful, but what about his guide? Haven''t they done an equal amount of work, why is he not recognised? Besides he couldn''t have done it without him! If it was up to me, they should give the same gesture to both. They deserve it.Titus Nalimanguluke Endjala: Thanks but N$500 000 is not enough to build even a two bedroom house, let alone to afford a plot in Windhoek. The cheap contractor will not quote below N$7500 per sq/m. Standard Bank could have donated money without mentioning a commitment to build a house. The bank is simply doing its public relations exercise and it is bad.
Khlo Letha: Low cost housing cost that much to build, they didn''t say mansion...seeing that he is from a humble shack, having a decent house will be welcomed....
Enatha Nehova: That is very good of Standard Bank, other institutions should follow suit. His guide should also get something but not equivalent…
Mirjam Kamati: We need to learn how to be grateful for the little that we get, so well done to Standard Bank.
Hansie Matheus Hanse: That''s something exemplary so that others could follow in their footsteps thumbs up Standard Bank for moving him forward…
Elizabeth Mutaleni: That''s so good, at last he is getting a reward he deserves, thanks Standard Bank.
Geraldo Gladwin Groenewaldt: Great gesture. A house to the value of N$500 000 + NamPower''s N$100 000 prize money received at the Sports Awards.
Alina Nestor: Thanks it is better than nothing, keep up bro you are the best.
Linus Samwele: Thank you Standard Bank, you have just won yourself extra clients...
Sarah Eliaser: He deserves it, Omake to Standard Bank…
Lahja Jonas: Well done my uncle, I am proud of you always!
Pallas Nepembe: That is good motivation and encouraging those who''s struggling to do better and improve their lifestyle. Thanks Standard Bank
Remisia Raudika Tuyenikelao Nghidipa: Wow I love this bank I will move to Standard Bank God has just remembered this man even prophet Jackson Babi gave him a car....
Lahja Kaluvi: That''s putting your money where your mouth is, proud to be a Standard Bank client.
Ester Hainane: His life will never be the same again, I am sure even in the coming Paralympic Games he will work hard to win big....may poverty never be your portion!!
Costa Niilo Niilo: That''s beautiful Standard Bank of Namibia my God bless your standard manager we love you ?.
John Matias Keukeni: Moving forward indeed, my bank my pride. Well done Standard Bank.
Mendrut Namaseb: Started from the bottom now here we are, out of shacks of Soweto into the global limelight… Hustle game never ends, bravo brother.
David Mbonga: This is a very good example. That''s why I am a standard bank customer.
Prince Semie Tchamille Negumbo: Congratulation Paralympic Hero... now the City of Windhoek should donate a land/plot. I''ll not leave your bank anymore; make our stars look like stars! He deserves it!!!
Esitwalud Somseb: Wow this is a good move I can''t wait to see other companies doing the same…
Amukwa Joel: Good work Standard Bank, hopefully next is to get him a plot in Klein Windhoek.
EL''Jozze BigBozz Linyondi: Wow, I will start doing sports…
Maska Mupiya: Well done Standard Bank, you have done your part… Harambee, Ananias is a blessed hero!!!
Helena Magano Ndikuhole: Standard Bank is serious with its social responsibility, thanks for such a gesture, banks like FNB make so much money but hardly contributed to the social wellbeing of this country... they need to follow suite.
Otja Tjipetekera: If Johanna Benson was given a house upon her return, why can''t the government do the same gesture to Shikongo? Or was it the municipality of Walvis Bay that donated the house?
Mathews Mbala: Congrats to the athlete, Standard Bank has demonstrated its care and love to the nation and the poor hard working individual in particular. I will continue to bank with the bank that cares for its people.
Mundia Victoria Mabuku: Congrats. He deserves it, he has put Namibia on the map but companies and the Namibian government should consider his partner as well.