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Thungela and Absa join forces to empower SMMEs through R200m co-funding agreement

Thuthukani, Thungela’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programme, has announced the signing of a co-funding agreement with Absa. Absa said it would reserve R200 million, reviewable annually, for Thuthukani beneficiaries using their new or existing contracts with Thungela as collateral. Thuthukani derives its name from the Zulu word meaning “uplift”. The programme focuses on cultivating […]

93-year-old first battery repositions and appoints shane petersen as director of sales and marketing

First Battery, a long-standing name synonymous with automotive batteries excellence, has announced the appointment of Shane Petersen as the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing. With an illustrious 93-year history deeply rooted in automotive batteries, First Battery has been a trusted provider of powering vehicles across South Africa’s varied terrain. Petersen brings to First Battery a wealth of experience from his extensive […]