By Tamara Parker, CEO of Mercer South Africa With several vaccines approved, the new year started with a significant dose of optimism. Yet, it is already clear that 2021 will not be a walk in the park. For now, The South African government is taking the primary role in vaccine deployment but companies will need to prepare as new information emerges. Companies will need to think strategically about the implications for business operations. And the imperative to be a responsible employer requires companies to think hard about how to support vaccination plans. There are seven priorities that employers should consider now vaccines are
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Monthly Archives July 2021
CCBA beefs up executive with key appointments ahead of listing
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has made two key appointments to the company’s executive committee as it prepares for a listing as a publicly traded company and accelerates its sustainability strategy. CCBA CEO Jacques Vermeulen announced the appointment of Andrew Musingo as Chief Integration Officer and Tshidi Ramogase as Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability Director, both with effect from August 1. Bottling and consumer goods veteran Musingo will be integral to the team preparing the company for listing as a publicly traded company, while the seasoned Ramogase will drive CCBA’s ambitious goals in waste management, water stewardship, local sourcing, climate
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Sun International helps out children this Mandela Day
Hotel and casino properties donate R275 000 to supply almost 100 000 meals to local communities Several Sun International properties will be doing their bit to feed local communities in need through their contribution to Rise Against Hunger this Mandela Day, Sunday 18 July. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people across the world honour Nelson Mandela by donating 67 minutes of their time to do good for those less fortunate, but this year the Covid-19 pandemic has created an especially urgent need. Despite all but two of the hospitality group’s properties being closed during level 4 restrictions, seven properties have sponsored
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Pick n Pay and Boxer trucks leaving Gauteng en route to provide relief in KZN
THE RELIEF IS COMING – A statement from Pieter Boone Group CEO, Pick n Pay
Like everyone across the country, we were shocked and saddened by the violence and destruction which afflicted so many communities, businesses and institutions earlier this week. In common with other retailers, some Pick n Pay and Boxer stores have been affected by the damage and disorder in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng. However, we are greatly heartened to see so many individuals and communities upholding what is right and good, and helping to bring an end to violence. We also know that many people in many areas – particularly in KwaZulu-Natal – are suffering from the damage to essential infrastructure,
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CONSUMER GOODS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (CGCSA) MAKES URGENT APPEAL FOR GOVERNMENT PROTECTION SO ITS MEMBERS CAN RESUME TRADING AND AVERT HUMANITARIAN DISASTER
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) has appealed to the government to urgently provide effective protection to its retail, manufacturing and services sector members, and to provide for the safe passage of delivery vehicles and employees, in restoring the supply food, pharmaceutical and medical supplies to areas affected by looting. The CGCSA is particularly concerned about the impact of the disruptions on food security across the country, and is calling on government’s support to avert an emerging humanitarian crisis. The appeal comes following the widespread destruction of, and damage to, food and other manufacturing facilities, supermarkets and grocery
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FINANCING A JUST TRANSITION
By: Premal Ranchod, Head of ESG Research at Alexander Forbes Investments Much has been written about ESG funds outperforming during the pandemic or the amount of capital flowing into themed investments, but is there more to ESG than the fickleness? A recurring theme evident is that ESG is awakened when a catalyst is present. Locally, what the twin catalysts of the pandemic and the national energy crisis have brought about is an accelerated response to energy transition. The President’s announcement in June about increasing the threshold for self-generation power project licences to 100 MW is a welcome boon for just
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Pick n Pay adds capacity in response to high online demand during lockdown
Pick n Pay said this week they it had opened additional capacity in response to the high demand in online shopping on its scheduled delivery platform www.pnp.co.za. In Gauteng particularly, where the third wave is resulting in more people distancing and isolating, Pick n Pay has increased delivery slots by 65% on the platform. “We have moved quickly to add delivery slots – particularly in Gauteng – to make sure that we respond to increased demand for online shopping during this time,” says John Bradshaw, retail executive: Omnichannel at Pick n Pay. Pick n Pay says that certain areas in
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SUN INTERNATIONAL APPOINTS A NEW NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Hospitality and Gaming Group ,Sun International, has appointed Sam Sithole as its new non-executive Chairman, effective 02 July 2021. He replaces Jabu Mabuza who recently passed away suddenly and tragically from Covid. Sithole brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has been a member of the Sun International board since 2018 and is the CEO and co-founder of Value Capital Partners, which has a substantial shareholding in the Sun International group. Commenting on the appointment, Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming said, “Sam Sithole’s history with the company has given him valuable knowledge and insight, and his more than
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TIPS TO HELP YOU SAVE MORE
By Buhle Langa, certified financial planner at Alexander Forbes Saving is often seen as one of those daunting tasks that most of us would rather delay, for varying reasons. Stretching our rands People often feel they have an insufficient cash supply to live on, and therefore have no money left to allocate to savings. Many people are out of work, others have reduced salaries, and those who are fortunate enough to still have a job are likely not receiving a salary increase. The economic climate means most of us are in a tight spot where we have to stretch our
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