GSK, GAVI Alliance to supply HPV vaccine to poor countries

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced a new commitment to the GAVI Alliance to supply its cervical cancer vaccine as part of a new long term programme to help protect girls against cervical cancer in the world's poorest countries. To start the program and over the next two years, GSK will supply doses of Cervarix (Human Papillomavirus vaccine [Types 16, 18] (Recombinant, adjuvanted, adsorbed)) to four new GAVI demonstration projects at US$4.60 per dose. 9 May 2013 10:23

Oakley contributes R67,000 to charity at ABSA Cape Epic

As part of its official eyewear sponsorship, Oakley developed a Limited Edition Racing Jacket in celebration of the Absa Cape Epic 10-year anniversary. Available exclusively to riders and visitors at the race, each jacket purchase contributed R200 to OneSight, a global Luxottica charity that hosts eye clinics to underprivileged communities across the world. 16 Apr 2013 08:51

Buy South African olive oil and support CANSA

The South African olive oil estate, Olyfberg, will donate R2 to cancer research on the sale of every litre of its Extra Virgin Olive Oil, carrying the CANSA Smart Choice sticker on the bottle. The estate is situated on the Breede River in the Western Cape, producing high quality, hand-picked, affordable olive products. 4 Apr 2013 11:02

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Private sector's response to health challenges - targeted CSI funding platform

The partnership between South African Business Coalition on Health and Aids (SABCOHA), the Community Fund, EOH and Aveng Group heralds the beginning of a new chapter in the private sector's response to health challenges in South and Southern Africa. It will create a targeted CSI funding platform, which will provide business with a tangible business-led mechanism to assist government in delivering on its socio economic promises. 25 Mar 2013 11:12

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

PnP LikeBike to support Velokhaya cycling academy

As part of the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour the Pick n Pay LikeBike is taking part again this year, with SABC 3 Top Billing's Janez Vermeiren in the hot seat this time around. 4 Mar 2013 09:53

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God

UCKG's Women in Action empowers people by presenting facts and dispelling myths on World Cancer Day

[Issued by Universal Church of the Kingdom of God] Women in Action (WiA), a group of pastors' wives from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), participated in international World Cancer Day by hosting a fun family day expo at the Cenacle of the Holy Spirit in Soweto on 4 February 2013. 7 Feb 2013 09:14

Midmar Mile offers opportunity for cancer awareness sponsors

The annual endurance swim, the aQuelle Midmar Mile, will offer PinkDrive and its newly launched male campaign MBTM (More Balls Than Most) a platform to raise funds for cancer awareness projects. 26 Jan 2013 08:41

The business of corporate social responsibility

Ever since the dawn of the industrial age, debate has raged over whether or not companies carry a responsibility solely to make profit, or whether they have a responsibility to the society from which they generate a profit. As a company in the gaming industry, Tsogo Sun is mandated by our bid commitments to give back to society and the communities in which we operate, but I believe there is much to be said for 'doing good while doing good business', writes Noëleen Bruton*. 25 Jan 2013 12:00

FNB Fund hospice programme reducing HIV/Aids impact

The FNB Fund has actively supported hospices in South Africa with the focus on the provision of quality and compassionate care. Its hospice programme strategy is aligned to the reduction of HIV/Aids impact on individuals, families, communities and society by supporting the integrated Home-Based Care (HBC) programme within the hospice units. 19 Dec 2012 06:20

Airports Company South Africa supporting disabled South Africa

Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities presented the 'National Disability Champion Award' to Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) at a gala function in Mpumalanga in recognition of its commitment to the disability sector. 15 Dec 2012 09:04

Giving 100 kids a smile for Christmas

This year, MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and their partner, Woolworths, will give 100 kids a smile for Christmas when they help Operation Smile, a MyVillage beneficiary, perform 100 life changing operations for South African children born with cleft palates and cleft lips. 12 Dec 2012 15:44

Airports Company South Africa

Airports Company South Africa acknowledged for their contribution within the Disability Sector

[Issued by Airports Company South Africa] Airports Company South Africa's (ACSA's) long-sustained commitment to the disability sector was recently recognised through the presentation of the 'National Disability Champion Award' at a gala function in Mpumalanga by the Deputy Minister of the Department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities. 11 Dec 2012 10:44