 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.” |
