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Investor News
Santam to list on A2X exchange
South Africa’s largest general insurer, will effect a secondary listing of its shares, on the A2X Markets exchange. Its shares will be available to trade on A2X from 1 February 2019.
Corporate News
Santam gives hope to drought stricken Sutherland community
The ongoing drought in Sutherland in the Northern Cape has caused a devastating decline in the sheep breeding population and placed the town’s economy under tremendous strain.
Personal Lines
5 things to consider after receiving that Valentine’s gift
Valentine’s Day is one of the most commercialised days on the global calendar. Each year billions of rands are spent on expensive gifts. In 2018, South Africa’s online gift and flower delivery business, NetFlorist, grew by 1,400% in the run-up to Valentine's Day as more than 200,000 red rose stems were ordered.
Commercial Lines
What those in the hospitality biz need to know as holidays approach
April is here and all over South Africa, locals are planning on taking advantage of the lovely holiday weekends coming up. With the anticipated surge in bookings and visitors to your establishment, it is important to ensure that your property and staff follow best practices to be properly indemnified against potential liability claims.
Agriculture
Empowering emerging farmers in SA
In 2018, Nceba Jakavula – age 47 – got six chickens from his grandmother Mpafi and decided to be a chicken farmer. “I saw a need to sell free-range, organic eggs, with a ‘nest-to-mouth’ approach. That’s what differentiates me from my competitors.” Jakavula says the journey has been a challenging one, with his lack of experience making it a high-risk endeavour.
Specialist Business
Integrated real estate development insurance
Santam has introduced a seamless insurance solution that’s receiving enthusiastic support from developers and development financiers alike. Karl Bishop highlights the advantages.
Media enquiries
For any media enquiries please contact:
Thabo Mabaso
Head: Corporate Communications
Tel: 021 915 7373
Cell: 083 414 8144
E-mail: Thabo.Mabaso@santam.co.za