Umtha's Blog: June 2010

Umtha's Blog

Umtha is a fair trade jewellery business handcrafting beaded jewellery since 1992. We are situated in Cape Town, South Africa, and supply the local and international market. Our vision is to design and produce quality, innovative jewellery; with a proudly South African flair; at affordable prices; to a variety of customers across the world. It is also our vision to provide employment opportunities for low-skilled, previously disadvantaged South Africans and foreigners with refugee status.

Friday, 11 June 2010

It is Finally Here – 2010 Kick Off

They say music is the universal language but one only has to look around to see that sport truly transcends all cultures, gender, languages, ages and back grounds. The Soccer World Cup has brought together people from different parts of the world, united in one pursuit...victory! Taking that ‘cup’ home, and in South Africa’s case, making sure it stays home!

One thing we can thank FIFA for as businesses, other than the anticipated increase in revenue in certain industries and the exposure this tournament brings; is the intangible benefits of increased staff morale. Anticipation is in the air, staff are buoyant and excited and who can begrudge them a little fun in the work place.

Among the soccer celebrations, Umtha is also celebrating the birthdays of two of our Umtha team members. Mother and son, born on the same day of the year; Jostina Dubase and Luxolo Dubase. Happy Birthday Jostina and Luxolo, you are both appreciated and valued at Umtha. We wish you many more!

Tuesday, 08 June 2010

Soccer Fevah!

South Africa has been gripped by soccer fevah!... and Umtha is no exception, we can feel it! At Umtha we are also gearing up for the soccer world cup and have taken to wearing the Bafana Bafana soccer jerseys, every Friday in support.

Some of the Umtha staff in their Bafana Bafana t-shirts.

Friday the 11th of July Umtha will be closing at 1pm to give our staff time off to also enjoy the 2010 World Cup Opening. Laduuuuuma!!!