4th Annual South African Premier Business Awards:
Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies today announced that Old Mutual and Tsogo Sun will be key sponsors of the 4th Annual South African Premier Business Awards to be held on Tuesday 6 December at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is an affiliate partner.
“The Department of Trade and Industry is pleased to announce that Old Mutual and Tsogo Sun have come on board as key sponsors of the 4th Annual South African Premier Business Awards. It is a sign of commitment to the South African economy that these key national corporate entities will partner with the Department of Trade and Industry, Brand South Africa and Proudly South African to host these Awards which celebrate the role that business plays in moving the country forward,” said Minister Davies.
Old Mutual’s Personal Finance Head of Marketing Ntombekaya Tisani said Old Mutual is a leadership brand that is committed to making a material impact in our country through our ethos, services and our product offerings.
“We therefore have embraced the opportunity to partner with the Department of Trade and Industry to co-sponsor South Africa’s Premier Business Awards, which recognises and celebrates exceptional local enterprises. Old Mutual salutes all the nominated companies for the meaningful role they play in driving the inclusive growth and development of our economy. As a responsible business that has been serving South Africans for more than 170 years, we are fully committed to supporting national socio-economic priorities and we will continue to proudly fly the flag for South Africa.”
Tsogo Sun’s Vusi Dlamini (Group Human Resources Director) said, “We are pleased to partner with the Department of Trade and Industry, Brand South Africa and Proudly South African to celebrate South African business from across the spectrum at the annual Premier Business Awards. We are cognisant of the role of business in contributing to the country’s economic objectives and equally to social growth. As Tsogo Sun we remain committed to playing our part through our brand experience to enhance South Africa’s reputation both domestically and internationally.”
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s Donna Nemer, Director: Capital Markets echoed these sentiments saying, “South African companies do more than generate profits for shareholders, they are a key stakeholder in growing the country. We celebrate the commitment of business to implement good governance and ethical business practices which contribute significantly to South Africa’s narrative of a country at work and open for business.”
A range of entries have been received for the following categories: Black Industrialists Award, Enterprise Development Support Award, Exporter Award, Investor of the Year Award, Manufacturer Award, Play Your Part Award, Proudly South African Member Award, SMME Award, Women-Owned Business Award and Young Entrepreneur Award.
Source: MyJHB
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