VF Corporation reports first quarter fiscal 2025 results and reiterates FY25 free cash flow guidanceDenver, U.S. (06 August 2024) - VF Corporation today reported financial results for its first quarter (Q1'FY25) ended June 29, 2024, announcing a quarterly per share dividend of $0.09.Bracken Darrell, President and CEO, said: "As I com ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (09 November 2023) – Alcohol and substance abuse is not the type of problem that waits until after working hours. It’s a growing crisis with significant implications in the workplace for productivity, safety, and employee well-being, particularly while people are on the clock. Many organisations have ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (30 November 2023) – With the South African eCommerce market projected to experience a remarkable 17.9% increase in 2023, contributing to a global growth rate of 17%, the demand for efficient delivery services has surged to meet this expanding sector. Although 'click and collect' options offer convenience, ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (17 August 2023) – Mining companies face significant safety risks associated with the use of nyaope and cannabis among their employees, jeopardising both the well-being of workers and the overall safety of operations. These substances can severely impair users' ability to concentrate, posing challenges to m ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (05 September 2023) – Recent media coverage on the Samancor Chrome Ltd v Willemse dispute may have created a false impression that breathalyser results alone cannot be used to dismiss an employee, without corroboration from a blood alcohol test. Such media coverage is incorrect and misleading. Breathalyser ...more

Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – On Friday, Ares Holdings SA was formally announced as the Vans distributor from 01 January, taking over from Bounty Brands.      Ares also distributes 2XU, Birkenstock, Crocs and Under Armour.      A spokesperson for Ares responded to S&V &lsquo ...more

Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (23 February 2023) - Substance abuse is a major problem in most countries. While it is extremely challenging for governments to tackle alcohol and drug abuse on its own, fortunately the private sector has stepped up and taken responsibility for ensuring their employees are safe in the workplace, while addressing the ...more

Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (February 01, 2021) - Government’s ban on alcohol as part of the COVID-19 lockdown highlighted the devastating impact alcohol abuse has on society. While alcohol was banned, there were far fewer instances of domestic abuse, and pressure on hospitals was eased because alcohol-related injuries and accidents were ...more

Compulsory alcohol testing is often put into place in hazardous industries such as mining, manufacturing and transport as a safety measure. However, there are certain challenges with the typical approach of using a manned breathalyser. Security personnel administering the tests often live in the same communities as the workers they are be ...more

Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (August 19, 2019) - ALCO-Safe, supplier of drug and alcohol testing equipment and accessories throughout Africa, has partnered with Ultimate Resurgence to localise the supply, calibration and repair of Lion breathalysers in Ghana. This partnership ensures organisations in Ghana have access to quality, cost effective ...more

Johannesburg (SA) – Stuttafords’ creditors will meet next Monday to hear progress on efforts to rescue the company. In the meantime, they’re being encouraged by business rescue practitioners Neil Miller and John Evans of Mazars to accept 1 of 2 alternative plans to restock the company: a consignment agreement, or an ag ...more