Press releases
Amendment to the important dates and times of the B-BBEE transaction
Shareholders are referred to the “B-BBEE Transaction” announcement released on SENS on 19 November 2018 and in the press on 20 November 2018 (using the terms defined therein), in which it was stated that Barloworld was in the process of preparing a Circular which caters for the necessary authorisations to proceed with the B-BBEE Transaction, and are advised that the important dates and times have been amended as follows:
Read more...Barloworld fraud alert - Selling of vehicles
Barloworld Motor Retail South Africa a division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd would like to issue an urgent warning about fraudulent vehicle sale scams using either Barloworld’s name or variations of the following names:
Read more...Barloworld fraud alert on recruitment scams!
Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd would like to issue an urgent warning about fraudulent recruitment scams using either Barloworld’s name or variations of the following names:
Read more...Barloworld, Atterbury, and African Rainbow Capital partner to redevelop the landmark Barlow Park, Sandton, into a new iconic 130,000sqm mixed-use precinct
In a ground-breaking real estate transaction, Barloworld, Atterbury and African Rainbow Capital have partnered as co-investors in the redevelopment of the prime Barlow Park Campus, situated at 180 Katherine Drive, Sandton.
Read more...OPINION: Just ten years short of a century - and still going strong
There are few business partnerships that endure 90 years unbroken and remain strong after such a long innings.
Read more...Three Universities win 2017 Barloworld Social Innovation Youth Awards
Celebrating emerging young entrepreneurs for entrepreneurial action that improves livelihoods in economically, socially and environmentally sustainable ways
Read more...Humble sweet potato boosts health and significant community job opportunities
The Enactus team from the University of Zululand (UZ), have identified that sweet potato farming can provide a lucrative source of income for the community of Zululand. They believe their business model will enable community participation in industry processes and address local unemployment and food security concerns of the region.
Read more...Kandu App Addresses Poverty, Gender Inequality and Youth Unemployment in Agri Sector
The UMtate WamaBovu project Enactus team from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has introduced an innovative App called Kandu which they believe is the solution to many problems faced by farmers in uMsinga, in eZingulubeni.
Read more...University of Pretoria aims to Elevate Brand to Highest Potential
The Enactus team from the University of Pretoria (UP), is on a mission to unlock the growth of Rustenburg-based fashion house, KF Brands’ tyres-to-fashion and work gear business. In doing so, they also aim to reduce the negative impact that discarded tyres have on the environment and bolster skills and employment opportunities for members of the community.
Read more...Former Farm Workers Receive Training to Run Their Own Farms
Budding entrepreneurs from The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) have witnessed how the power of skills training in different forms of farming, business and marketing can contribute to social development, job creation and sustainability for communities, as it did for the Bantu Bonke Community in the Midvaal.
Read more...Mukondeni ceramic water filters and pottery project tackles issue of water-related illnesses
To address the issue of clean water scarcity in Limpopo due to the lack of clean water supply, team Enactus from the University of Venda (UV), has launched the Mukondeni ceramic water filters and pottery project. The project qualifies the UV Enactus team as one of eight finalists in the Barloworld Social Innovation Youth Awards (BSIYA) competing at judging ceremony on Friday, 30 June.
Read more...Big business must do more to ensure SA's sustainable development agenda adds real value to youth
Whilst youth entrepreneurship initiatives may not be the only answer to solving a global youth unemployment problem, it certainly is proving to be an effective contribution in comparison to what big corporations are adding. It can be argued then that maybe the role of big business is to support the inclusion of young entrepreneurs by developing their skills and abilities.
Read more...Soup made from miracle Moringa Tree to curb malnutrition in schools
Ceiling-in-a-Can provides a platform to grow business in community
Old Hotel Linen, a business opportunity for Chibini Community
8 Finalist Teams selected for Barloworld Social Innovation Youth Awards 2017
Barloworld boosts SMME incubation growth
14 March 2017 – Barloworld, a distributor of leading brands, launched its Barloworld Siyakhula Incubation Hub to assist small business suppliers to the group and its larger value chain in navigating challenges commonly facing Small, Medium and Micro-Sized Enterprises (SMMEs) when it comes to access to big markets and finance.
Read more...Love Trust
Road to Rail Migration
Collaboration is the key to a Landmark Road to Rail Migration of Cargo
Barloworld Logistics, ArcelorMittal South Africa, Transnet Freight Rail, Newlyn Properties and Grindrod Terminals collaborate to launch a ground-breaking initiative to convert road traffic to rail.