SPAR contributes massively with R12 million food parcels to vulnerable communities
The community-driven SPAR Group is adding to their drive to feed the nation during this disastrous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, not only through store […]
NBI COVID-19 Pandemic Response
The National Business Initiative (NBI) fully supports the national effort to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Africa. We stand behind the message delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 15 March 2020. We stand alongside organised business in its commitment to support the Government at this critical time.
Sappi develops new, skin-friendly hand-sanitiser ingredient.
Dissolving pulp and paper-based solutions company Sappi has launched a skin- and planet-friendly hand hygiene ingredient – Valida – which is based on cellulose and […]
FNB, The Unlimited Child partner in distributing masks in KZN
As part of the KZN Maskathon initiative, FNB and RMB are facilitating the donation of masks to 80,000 families from vulnerable communities of the province. […]
Engen contributes further to fighting COVID-19, pledging R1m to FoodForward SA
Speaking following the official cheque handover in Cape Town, Khalid Latiff, Engen’s general manager: corporate strategy and communications, commended FoodForward SA for the incredible work […]
BMW partners with SA, German govts in R76m project to upgrade hospitals
German car maker BMW and the German government will assist in upgrading eight South African hospitals and four clinics in the fight against Covid-19, in […]
Responding to COVID-19: Using Simple Innovations to Save Lives
NBI Quick Brief, 26 June 2020 Across South Africa, millions of people live in impoverished conditions in informal settlements, without access to adequate water, […]
Mondi donates 100 000 medical grade masks to frontline healthcare workers
Global packaging and paper group Mondi has donated 100 000 FFP3/N95 medical grade masks to protect frontline healthcare workers in KwaZulu-Natal from Covid-19. The much sought after […]
How Nedbank Business Banking helps companies take on the COVID-19 challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic presents major challenges for many South African businesses. The spread of the virus has disrupted supply chains and delayed payments by debtors, […]
Ekurhuleni MMC for Water and Sanitation, Tiisetso Nketle, launches hand washing facilities to curb COVID-19
NBI NewsFlash, 11 June 2020 The City of Ekurhuleni’s MMC for Water and Sanitation, Tiisetso Nketle, yesterday launched the Portable Hand Washing Facility project […]
Woolworths donates R700,000 worth of product to healthcare facilities
Woolworths has announced its donation of R700,000 worth of bedding and towels to public healthcare facilities in South Africa. As lockdown measures have started to […]
Sanlam launches urgent job-preservation initiative in response to COVID-19
Sanlam Investments is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic through large-scale support of the recovery of South African companies, from small enterprises to corporates that employ […]
Standard Bank, Sefa partner to help spaza shops
Standard Bank has partnered with the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) to help spaza shops operating under the constraints of the Covid-19 pandemic. The agency […]
Covid-19: FNB gives R4.2bn relief to clients
FNB adopted a different approach to its Covid-19 financial relief for clients compared with the other banks, by offering a three month break on loans, […]
Old Mutual provides isolation facility for Western Cape Covid-19 efforts
ld Mutual has handed over a fully refurbished quarantine and self-isolation facility to Premier Alan Winde and Transport and Public Works Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela today, […]
Transparency on pay could close the gap for women
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for progressive economic policies to address deep socio-economic inequalities in South Africa, including transparent pay reporting towards closing […]