08 Apr 2020
Prosus and Naspers outline impact of Covid-19 on their global businesses
Prosus and Naspers have provided updates to shareholders on the impact of Covid-19 on their global businesses.
Commenting, Bob van Dijk, Group CEO of Prosus and Naspers, said:
"We are in extraordinary times, and our focus is the health of our employees and the communities we serve around the world. Our thoughts are with those who have already been impacted, directly or indirectly, by Covid-19. I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the group to everyone who is contributing to the global response to this pandemic: from frontline health service workers, to those delivering essential supplies and services, and those isolating and taking precautions to protect others.
We take our responsibility as a global group operating in many local markets very seriously and we intend to help our employees and communities navigate this crisis. We will continue to focus on identifying ways in which our technological expertise, global networks and resources can be used to support the global fight against Covid-19. I am proud of our employees for their dedication and commitment to doing the right thing."
About Prosus
Prosus is a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world.
Operating and investing globally in markets with long-term growth potential, Prosus builds leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities.
The group is focused on building meaningful businesses in the online classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, and education technology sectors.
Through the Prosus Ventures team, the group invests in new technology growth opportunities within logistics, fintech, health, blockchain, social and ecommerce platforms, agriculture and more.
The team actively backs exceptional entrepreneurs using technology to improve people's everyday lives.
Each month, over two billion customers across the globe use the products and services of companies that Prosus has invested in, acquired or built.