SPAR Group provides Rs. 35 m to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund View(s):SPAR Group, South Africa has pledged Rs. 35 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund with the contribution officially handed over by the Chairman of SPAR Sri Lanka, Rob Philipson. In addition to the financial contribution, SPAR Sri Lanka— a collaboration between Ceylon Biscuits Ltd (CBL) and The SPAR Group South Africa—mobilised its retail and supply chain network to ensure continued access to essential food and household necessities. Commenting on the initiative, Kumar De Silva, CEO of SPAR Supermarkets Sri Lanka, stated: “This contribution reflects SPAR’s commitment to standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Sri Lanka as the country rebuilds”Through this contribution and its ongoing community-focused initiatives, SPAR Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to social responsibility, food security, the resilience of retail entrepreneurs, and long-term community wellbeing across the island.

Source: Sunday Times January 04, 2026 07:01 UTC