Africa’s leading security services provider has been created after the Competition Tribunal approved the acquisition of digital signature services company Lawtrust by JSE-listed Altron. The R245-million deal will see Lawtrust being integrated into Altron, which also acquired identity management market leader, Ubusha Technologies, in 2019 to form Altron Security. Altron Group Chief Executive, Mteto Nyati, said the acquisition of Lawtrust positioned Altron Security as a one-stop shop for digital and information security. Lawtrust is a digital trust services and cyber information security solutions company which provides solutions used to verify the authenticity of digital identities and counterparty systems in transactions,
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Monthly Archives Sep 2021
Pick n Pay launches traditional Mzansi-inspired product range to celebrate local heritage
Pick n Pay has launched a uniquely South African range of products reflecting the country’s best in look and flavour. Africa Rise, with five signature local flavours, brings some of the country’s most-loved traditional local dishes closer to shoppers. The five signature flavours – Chakalaka, Chicken Dust, Nyama, Sweet Tomato Gravy and Atchar – are now available across multiple product ranges including cook-in sauces, peanuts, potato crisps, fresh meat and poultry, and breads. Chakalaka cook-in sauce, Sweet Tomato Gravy chops, and Chicken Dust flavour chips, to name a few, are just some of the products that will transport many South
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IPSOS RESEARCH FINDS WORKING FROM HOME TAKES TOLL ON PRODUCTIVITY AND MORALE
Companies considering a permanent switch to a Work From Home (WFH) policy to save on overheads should take note of research by global research organisation, IPSOS, which shows they risk losing competitiveness as productivity slumps, employees lose motivation, cohesion of teams is eroded and managers struggle to keep their finger on the pulse. Business growth is also placed at risk by WFH, according to many respondents. Managers reported concerns with WFH, saying they found it more challenging to manage their teams remotely, and they were fairly sure employees were not fully focused on their work. This corresponds with the responses
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Reusable shopping bag supports leopard conservation this Heritage Month
This Heritage Month, Pick n Pay and the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) have collaborated to produce a limited-edition reusable shopping bag to promote conservation of the Western Cape’s biodiversity, and to bring awareness of the rare leopard. This is the fifth reusable RPET bag in a series by Pick n Pay in partnership with national NGOs to help bring awareness of important national landmarks and to support worthy causes that highlight critical issues such as those linked to the environment. “We are honoured to have the opportunity to support the important work being done by the Cape Leopard Trust in
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R350 Covid-19 relief grant collection at Pick n Pay and Boxer stores
Approved recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant can collect their benefit from Pick n Pay and Boxer stores nationwide from Wednesday, 22 September. Pick n Pay and Boxer are the first retailers to become a collection point for the SRD grant. “Pick n Pay and Boxer are proud to assist grant beneficiaries access their funds more conveniently and safely, ensuring they receive much needed relief quicker than before,” says John Bradshaw, retail executive: Omnichannel, Pick n Pay. Step-by-step process to collecting the SRD grant: The grant applicant receives an SMS from the South African Social Services
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Wild Coast Sun Resort celebrates four decades of operation
Casino gives away over R1.2 billion in pay outs since 2017 The Wild Coast Sun, Sun International’s only beach resort on the unspoiled coastline between KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, is marking 40 years of creating unforgettable memories for holidaymakers. Today, the resort remains as popular as it was when it first opened and is the perfect holiday destination with a wide range of activities to choose from. Visitors can step out of the hotel and directly onto the beach and they are spoilt for choice by the wide range of activities that have been added over the past 40
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Smart Shopper celebrates customer loyalty over 10 years with over R1 billion in rewards
South Africa’s most loved and awarded retail loyalty programme, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, is celebrating its loyal members as the programme marks its 10th anniversary by offering them a share of more than R1 billion in rewards over the next few weeks. Pick n Pay Smart Shopper was introduced in 2011 and offered members the opportunity to earn points on their grocery purchases. It has since evolved to include a diverse set of benefits. “A decade of Pick n Pay Smart Shopper is thanks to our loyal customers. They’ve walked this journey with us and actively participated in its
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Pick n Pay keeps recycling at top of Sustainability agenda for more than two decades
Beach and river clean-ups to take place this International Coastal Clean-up Day on 17th September For over two decades, Pick n Pay has placed recycling at the top of its sustainability agenda. The retailer has been one of the key sponsors of the National Beach and River Clean-ups for the past 25 years – the latest of which takes place this September during Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week when thousands of tonnes of waste is collected and recycled by thousands of volunteers who remove litter from rivers, streams, beaches and oceans. Pick n Pay will also host two clean-ups on
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HOW CHANGES TO PROVIDENT FUND ANNUITISATION AFFECT APPROVED LUMP-SUM DISABILITY BENEFITS
By Dolana Conco – Regional Executive – Alexander Forbes Retirement Consulting New tax rules on the annuitisation of provident funds and lump-sum payouts made at retirement took effect on 1 March 2021. Fund members should be aware of additional implications for approved lump-sum disability benefits. On retirement, members of these funds who were under age 55 on this date (known as T-day) may still take amounts which accrued prior to 1 March 2021, plus the fund return, in cash. Members over age 55 on T-day will have access to all amounts in the fund in cash when retiring from that
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Pick n Pay Clothing debuts on ecommerce fashion outlet, Zando; extends reach
Pick n Pay Clothing has launched an exciting and first of its kind partnership with online fashion retailer, Zando. Effective today, Pick n Pay Clothing fashion ranges will be available for purchase on Zando, extending accessibility beyond its physical stores across the country and online at www.pnpclothing.co.za. “Pick n Pay Clothing customers will have more access to our clothing ranges through Zando, and we look forward to welcoming new customers who we know will enjoy the quality and affordable pieces of highly desirable fashion that we offer,” says Hazel Pillay: GM Pick n Pay Clothing. Through Zando, which is well-established
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