n Monday, 23 March 2020 the president of the country,
Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 days complete
shutdown that would change life as we know it. A
necessary move, if as a country, we are to flatten the curve
against this deadly virus that has taken the lives of many globally.
As a business, we fully support this decision and as such, we
are all working remotely. I certainly hope that you are keeping
safe with heightened hygiene practices during this time.
I am hopeful that, if as a nation we all come together and comply,
we will come out victorious in the face of adversity. No doubt we
are all hard hit by this pandemic, but we can play our part by
keeping a social distance and applying the necessary measures
to ensure that we don’t get infected nor spread the virus.
When we come out of this crisis, we will all have to hit the ground
running to ensure we are back on track to smash our targets.
Although we are working remotely,
we are not oblivious to how this uncertain time can impact negatively
on production – it’s business unusual and we must adapt. It is a Volatile,
Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous ‘VUCA’ environment to be navigated
with delicate care.
Like all of you, I’m looking forward to the situation normalising
and going back to the office again. By then we all should be
reenergised and ready to tackle 2020. We have our work cut
out.
Enjoy the April edition of the Gemers Feed; to those who
celebrate Passover, have a blessed one. Take time to ponder
on the true meaning of this divine holiday and may you find
renewed strength in knowing that He who was and still to come
reigns victorious and nothing is too difficult for Him.
To those who don’t, please take this time to connect with your
loved ones.
Until next time…
Dumisa Hlatshwayo
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