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    EASIER LIVING AHEAD FOR BRONWYNN

    Easier living is ahead for Bronwynn Appleby as she enthusiastically describes her plans to for saving — and spending — her Envision windfall. Bronwynn originally came under the Kumba umbrella as a facilities management contractor a few years ago.

    “When my contract came to an end, I felt that I just didn’t want to leave this company,” she says. “I’d never come across anything like it — a company that really cares about the personal safety of everyone it employs and that makes working life so comfortable and pleasant for its staff.”

    Bronwynn enrolled on some commercial courses, applied for a position at Kumba and was appointed as Martin’s PA two years ago.

    “The Envision pay-out has just been the cherry on the top for me. The first thing I’m going to do is squash some debt, including against what I owe on my car and invest some funds for a rainy day — and then travel is next on the agenda! I’m planning to take a lovely family holiday in December and in 2012 we’re going on a cruise.

    “I’m also planning to further my studies to advance my career. As you can tell, these funds are giving my family the opportunity to do some things we weren’t able to do before!

    “With Christmas just around the corner, I’m also going to do some shopping and spoil my loved ones a little bit more this year. I support a local home for the aged and will be giving them a something extra this time as well. I believe in spreading the cheer!”

    Brownynn is a keen gardener and has had her eye on a beautiful wrought-iron gazebo for some time.

    “With my birthday coming up in January, that gazebo will soon be in my garden, as I plan the most special birthday celebration ever,” she says. “I don’t normally make a fuss when my birthday comes around, but this time I’m going to pull out all the stops and go big with all the trimmings.”

    Bronwynn conveys her heartfelt thanks to Kumba for their generosity in engineering an employee share option scheme of this nature that is making such a significant difference in the lives of many employees.

    “Thank you to everyone who worked so tirelessly on the scheme and for providing us with the ‘financial fitness’ training sessions, which emphasised the importance of careful financial planning,” she says.
    Bronwyn Appleby
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    Maggie Makata THIS COMPANY IS MY FUTURE

    “When I heard about the Envision pay-out, I was so happy — it felt like I had won the lottery!” says Maggie Makata, who has been with Kumba at Thabazimbi since 2007.

    “The first thing I’m going to do is settle all my debt. I’ve been so tired of living in debt and I don’t ever want to live like that again. I’m also going to invest enough money to cover the cost of my son’s education right through to university.

    “I’m also planning to renovate my home and extend it a bit. It’s really needed a new roof. My mom lives with us and I’m going to buy some of the lovely furniture that she has always wanted.

    “Transport has always been difficult for me, so I’m going to treat myself to a small car. And then, of course, there will be some lovely Christmas presents, including something big and special for my mom.

    “I really thank Kumba for this scheme. It has taken me from being poor to being rich. This company is my future.”

    INVESTING IN WHAT IS TRULY VALUABLE IN LIFE

    Marshall Phiri has been keeping a watchful eye on the share price and his excitement matches the healthy state of Kumba shares as the payday for the Envision share option scheme approaches.

    “My family was very happy and excited to hear about this ‘early Christmas bonus’ — they know they’re in for some special treats,” says Marshall, who has been employed by Kumba since 2007.

    “A significant portion of my pay-out will be going straight into reducing my home loan and another portion will be invested for my children’s education.

    “After that, I’m taking the family to Cape Town for a fantastic holiday. This will be the first time my children, who are aged eight and four, will see the sea and they can’t wait. I’m so happy that they will be able to return to school next year with many stories of a wonderful family holiday.

    “It goes without saying that my wife will be getting some extra budget for shopping and on Christmas day everyone will be getting lovely gifts.”

    Marshall says although much of the ‘financial fitness’ programme was based on common sense, it was great to be reminded that it is more important to invest in the things that are really valuable in life, rather than wasting money on useless items which will never become assets.

    “To Kumba I would like to say a huge ‘thank you’,” he adds. “For the first time in my life I’m working for a company that really takes care of its employees. I’m so grateful for the feeling that I am truly a part of Kumba — that I actually matter. I hope Kumba continues to be this unique kind of company for many years from now — a company that cares enough to plough back into the community.”
    Marshall Phiri

     
     
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