“South Africa – Alive with Possibility”

“South Africa – Alive with Possibility” Sunday, June 13 – Tuesday June 15, 2004 LIST OF DELEGATES Company Name/Website Abambo Systems (Pty) Ltd. www.abambo.co.za Mission Member/Title Vuyo Mkhize Chief Executive Officer Profile Provides data management services in the Information Technology field. Involves all aspects of data management; from storage to database (design, development, rollout and maintenance). Mkhize, an expert in Oracle database technology and SQL, is responsible for the overall company strategic direction, resources management, business development and project management. Dedicated to providing a wide range of innovative, integrated solutions to a range of corporate and institutional clients through a variety of distribution channels. Activities include corporate, financial and investment banking services to Absa Group's wholesale clients. Publicly quoted, bank-controlling company listed on the JSE. Activities include lending operations, insurance underwriting, managing the collection and rehabilitation of clients in arrears, and managing the collections on the written-off books. Sokutu has a great wealth of political and managerial experience. Founded in 1997, is the fifth largest gold producer in South Africa. Owns and operates 13 Gold Mining Shafts in South Africa. A mining company that principally operates in the ferrous, base, and precious metals sectors. In 2004 the company sold its Avgold Limited subsidiary to Harmony Gold, which in turn holds about 35% of African Rainbow Minerals. Trained as a geologist, Menell, in 1999 was elected president of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa. He is also chairman of The South African Tourism Board, a director of The Standard Bank Group Limited, Telkom Limited, Harmony Gold Limited and Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Limited. Trustee of the National Business Trust. Not just a major provider of life insurance, retirement annuities, savings products, unit trusts and trust services, but provides intelligent investment and risk products to South African group funds and schemes. Goal is to be a group of businesses Absa Corporate and Merchant Bank www.absa.co.za Robert Emslie Managing Executive African Bank www.africanbank.co.za Tamsanqa (Tami) Sokutu Managing Director: Retail African Rainbow Minerals www.avmin.co.za Rick Menell Deputy Chairman African Rainbow Minerals Investments (ARM) representing Sanlam Patrice Motsepe Chairman List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website www.sanlam.co.za/eng/homepage.htm www.armgold.com www.harmony.co.za Mission Member/Title Profile focused on building, preserving and growing wealth for all our clients. Motsepe, in 1994, founded Future Mining (Proprietary) Limited which grew rapidly to become a competitive contract mining company. Designated by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a “Global Leader of Tomorrow”. Afrocentric Design (Pty) Ltd. www.afrocentric.co.za Jabu Stone Chief Executive Officer Stone, independent entrepreneur of arts and hair products fame. Successful owner of Jabu Stone Salons, who operates salons nationally, specializing in dread locks. Manufactures “Jabu Stone Natural Hair Cair” products for natural hair and dread locks. Known as “Mr. Dreads” because of his dedication and vigorous pursuance of the African identity through the promotion of braids and African locks amongst African people. Largest airports authority in Africa, owns and operates South Africa's nine principal airports, including the three major international airports at Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, handling more than 200 000 aircraft landings and 10 million departing passengers annually. Proactive in the promotion of tourism and facilitation of economic growth, job creation as well as protection of the environment. Hlahla, took over the reigns on 1 November 2001, continuously emphasizing that South Africa must take pride in the country’s internationally competitive airports. Committed to increasing both cargo and passenger traffic through the country’s airports. Global leader in the mining and natural resource sectors. It has significant and focused interests in gold, platinum, diamonds, coal, base metals, ferrous metals and industries, industrial minerals and paper and packaging, as well as financial and technological strength. Operations and developments in Africa, Europe, South and North America and Australia. Leading South African IT company operating throughout Africa, with the proven ability to implement customized, integrated IT solutions and provide services at whichever global location clients may specify. Nyembezi-Heita is the CEO of Alliance Capital, the local subsidiary of the New York based global investment management company since July 1998. Means “all the people”. A broad-based black economic empowerment grouping, put together by a three-member team - Tokyo Sexwale, Leslie Maasdorp and Nthobi Angel; led by Tokyo Sexwale and owns 10% of an enlarged share capital of Absa. Maasdorp is an adviser to the U.S. investment bank, Goldman Sachs. Johannesburg generates 16% of South Africa's GDP and employs 12% of the national workforce; has a financial, municipal, roads and telecommunications infrastructure that matches leading first world cities, yet the cost of living is far lower. Airports Company of South Africa – (ACSA) www.airports.co.za Monhla Hlahla Managing Director Anglo American plc www.angloamerican.co.uk Mike Spicer Executive Director Arivia.kom www.arivia.co.za Nku Nyembezi-Heita Chairperson Batho Bonke Leslie Maasdorp Chief Executive Officer City of Johannesburg (Jo’burg) www.joburg.org.za Pascal Moloi City Manager Lael Bethlehem 2 of 8 List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website Mission Member/Title Thokozani Thwala Mandy Jean Woods Director: Marketing and Tourism Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd. www.coega.com Moss Ngoasheng Chairman of the Board Profile Moloi is the first city manager of Johannesburg appointed on April 1 2001. During his office, the establishment of Jo'burg as one geopolitical entity as well as 12 cityowned companies occurred. The licensed operator of South Africa’s first industrial zone – the Coega Industrial Development Zone. The multi-billion rand initiative includes the newest deepwater Port in Africa. The development is generally referred to as the Coega Project, and forms part of the South African Government’s economic strategy to improve the international competitiveness of South Africa as an investment destination. Ngoasheng is currently the executive chairman of an investment company, Safika Holdings (Pty) Ltd. - a company he co-founded in 1993. One of Southern Africa’s pre-eminent manufacturers and suppliers of belt conveyor components and equipment for a diverse range of industries and applications for below and above ground, horizontal through to vertical, material handling systems. It is now also an “Empowerment” organization having entered into an empowerment deal with Peter Davidson, chairperson of Sebenza Mining, the first black-owned and managed mining company in South Africa. Mr Davidson is now a significant shareholder and Director of the Company. Serves the economic citizens of South Africa, by focusing on the development of competitive and sustainable economic activity, striving towards a better life for all. October, for his expertise and experience in areas vital to the development of Black Economic Empowerment policy in South Africa, was chosen to be a member of Black Economic Empowerment task team which will finalize legislation and devise the guidelines outlined in the Black Economic Empowerment strategy. A South African alcoholic beverage company that markets approximately 15m cases of wine, over 40% of all spirits and over 50% of the flavored alcoholic beverages sold in Southern Africa. Brands range from the classic Nederburg, Oude Meester and Plaisir de Merle to the innovative cream liqueur Amarula, ciders Savanna and Hunter's and include well-established labels such as Klipdrift, Tassenberg, Sedgwick's Old Brown Sherry, Chateau Libertas and Graca. Steyn is a qualified attorney with experience in the liquor industry since 1978. Masekela appointed by President Mbeki as Ambassador to the United States of America in June 2003. Formerly Ambassador to the Republic of France and to UNESCO in 1995 appointed by President Mandela. Continental –MECO www.continental-sa.com Peter Davidson Director Department of Trade & Industry www.thedti.gov.za Lionel October DDG Distell www.distell.co.za Andre Steyn Director, Corporate Affairs Embassy of South Africa www.saembassy.org Barbara Masakela Ambassador of South Africa to the U.S. Johnny Brown Minister, Counselor 3 of 8 List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website Enserve www.imc.org.za Mission Member/Title Malose Ledwaba Director Profile Provider of engineering and technical services to the petrochemical, mining, infrastructure and heavy industries. Offers expertise in the supply, engineering design, manufacture and maintenance of manual and actuated valves and associated products, control valves, maintenance of pumps, monitoring of fugitive emissions, and maintenance management. Lebwaba joined Enserve in 2000 where he joined forces that resulted in the establishment of Enserve KwaZulu Natal (Pty) Ltd. (later renamed Enserve Engineering Services Proprietary Limited). This earned new business including the refurbishment of mechanical valves at PetroSA and being a preferred service provider of valves for many companies. Created to promote economic growth and encourage new investment in Gauteng, while maximizing opportunities for skills transfer and job creation. In the financial year 2002/3 GEDA introduced R1.5 billion worth of new investment into Gauteng. Jonker, during the last five years has introduced project investment opportunities to 45 countries across the globe. The new investment has GEDA being nominated for two consecutive years as a “major player in Gauteng for successful overall economic development”. During 2002/03 Jonker was nominated by the TOP 300 companies as one of the “Top 10 Business Personalities of the year” in South Africa. Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA) www.geda.co.za Charles Jonker Chief Executive Officer Goldman Sachs International www.gs.com/southafrica/index.html Colin Coleman Managing Director – South Africa Zoli Kunene Chairman, Grintek Ltd. Grintek www.grintek.com Contractor and supplier of electronics-related products and services to the telecommunications, mining, avionics, defense, air traffic control, security and power utilities markets in the RSA and selected export markets, making the group a technological leader in the South African electronics industry. Kunene is also the Chairman o Started as a property development and construction group in 1977 with currently an order book and turnover in excess of R1.0 billion per annum. Involve in different phases of industrial projects and operations - exploration and development, planning and coordination, structuring and financing, implementation and management, including refurbishment, closure and rehabilitation. Mokgohlwa has over 20 years of technical and commercial experience in the mining and heavy engineering industries, particularly in project development and operations management. Self-financing, national development finance institution (DFI), established in 1940, focusing on contributing to economic growth, industrial development and economic empowerment through its financing activities to entrepreneurs engaged in competitive industries. Evolved from being a leading industrial player at national Imbani Group www.semane.co.za Joel Mokgohlwa Director Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd. (IDC) www.idc.co.za Raisibe Morathi CIO 4 of 8 List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website Mission Member/Title Profile and regional (SADC) levels to being the first South African DFI to have its mandate extended to the rest of the African continent. International Marketing Council of South Africa www.imc.org.za Wendy Luhabe Chairperson (Head of Delegation) Yvonne Johnston Chief Executive Officer Establishment of a brand for South Africa which positions the country in terms of its investment and credit worthiness, exports, tourism and international relations objectives, using the cooperation of government departments, public entities, the private sector and the non-governmental sector. Aims to positively influence perceptions about the country to encourage Trade, Tourism and Investment, so that we help create a better place for all South Africans to live in. Luhabe was featured in a Sunday Times survey as one of South Africa’s 20 most powerful women and in 1999 honored as one of 50 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World. In January 2000 she was featured as one of the likely candidates for Presidency. Author of Defining Moments and founder of the Wendy Luhabe Foundation. Johnston has worked in the advertising and marketing industry for over twenty years as a Media Director of leading advertising agencies. A leading communication strategist and has played a major role in the training and teaching of strategic media skills in the industry. Provides secure and efficient primary and secondary capital markets across a diverse range of instruments, supported by cost-effective services. Loubser joined JSE as Executive President designate in 1997; became CEO in 2000 and has been responsible for the fundamental strategic repositioning of the JSE, including its pioneering agreements with the London Stock Exchange and FTSE as well as the acquisition of the South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX) by the JSE. KWV is a producer, marketer and distributor of alcoholic products on the local and international markets. Naspers is a multinational media group with its principal operations in pay-television and internet subscriber platforms, print media, book publishing, private education and technology markets. Activities are conducted through subsidiaries, joint ventures and associated companies. Du Plessis is an advocate of the Supreme Court of South Africa and a chartered accountant. She is also the author and co-author of several books on taxation. Specializes in taxation, trusts and estate planning, management training courses, foreign exchange transactions and the structuring of property transactions. The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a member organization, focused on working together, connecting business and influencing decisions. Through key business linkages and facilitation initiatives, NAFCOC supports the development and growth of its members, backed by a comprehensive range of business support services. Mseleku appointed as CEO in January 2004, currently represents Nafcoc and organized business in Nedlac Management Committee and the Nedlac Executive Council; also served as member of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange www.jse.co.za Russell Loubser Chief Executive Officer KWV Naspers www.kwv.co.za www.naspers.com Fran Du Plessis Director National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry S.A. – NAFCOC www.nafcoc.org.za Sipho Mseleku Chief Executive Officer 5 of 8 List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website Mission Member/Title Profile management committee and Executive Council of the Black Business Council and has been part of the technical committee that negotiated for the establishment of CHAMSA. Puisano Systems Lesedi Rakgokong Director Supplier of a variety of quality technology and services in the telecommunications industry, in Southern Africa and the rest of Africa. Rakgokong has experience in personnel, project & quality management, finance and purchasing. Global business focusing on high quality branded coated fine paper, with manufacturing assets in eight countries on three continents, and customers in over 100 countries. Total paper capacity of 4.3 million metric tons, representing 83% of group sales and 66% of group operating income, contributing US$190 million in 2003. Broadcasting and Telecommunications Sappi Limited www.sappi.com Andre Oberholzer Head, Corporate Affairs Solsan Communication Ventures PTY Shola Ajay Chief Executive Officer South African Revenue Service (SARS) www.sars.co.za www.sars.gov.za Pravin Gordhan Commissioner Optimizes revenue yield, facilitates trade and enlists new tax contributors by promoting awareness of the obligation to voluntarily comply with South African tax and customs laws, and providing a quality and responsive service to the public. Gordhan was appointed as Commissioner for the SARS in November 1999 with the important task, amongst others, to transform South Africa’s Customs and Revenue administration - a strategic government institution. The appointment was on the basis of his proven track record in South Africa’s democratic transition and his ability to encourage all stakeholders to support his transformation initiatives. In 1994, became a Member of Parliament as a representative for the African National Congress. He was elected as Chairperson of the Parliamentary Constitutional Committee, which had oversight over the implementation of the new constitutional order. At the same time, played a leading role in drafting the present constitution of the democratic South Africa. Led the process of formulating a new policy framework for local government transformation. Central bank of the Republic of South Africa for the achievement and maintenance of financial stability. Mminele was appointed Head of Financial Markets Department in April 2003 where he manages the Gold and Foreign Exchange Reserves within the Reserve Bank, implements monetary policy, conducts market operations, provides treasury services to the government and other clients, facilitates the effective functioning of the domestic financial markets and provides financial markets information for policy input purposes to the Bank’s top management. The official international marketing organization of South Africa as a tourist South African Reserve Bank www.reservebank.co.za Daniel Mminele Head, Financial Markets Department South Africa Tourism (Satour) Cheryl Carolus 6 of 8 List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website www.southafrica.net Mission Member/Title Chief Executive Officer Moeketsi Mosola Themba Khumalo Liz Sheridan Profile destination. It markets South Africa's scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, kaleidoscope of cultures and heritages, the great outdoors, sport and adventure opportunities, eco-tourism and conference facilities. Carolus was one of only two women privileged to be part of the newly-released Nelson Mandela’s post-Apartheid negotiating team between 1990 and 1994. South African Wine and Spirits Board Standard Bank www.standardbank.co.za Saki Macozoma Deputy Chairman Leader in banking technology in South Africa. Deliver services through more than 1,000 points of representation. Also services 17 sub-Saharan countries and 20 countries on other continents, including the key financial centers of Europe, the United States and Asia. Leading integrated communications operator providing land and wireless services throughout South Africa. Nxasana was appointed CEO in 1998. He is the vicechairman of the SA Revenue Service Board, chairman of the Telkom Foundation Board, and on the boards of Telkom Directory Services, Vodacom Group, Vodacom, FirstRand Bank, Zenex Trust, Zenex Foundation and Business Against Crime. Wines; Mining and its related value chain. Moosa is a qualified attorney and has been an Ex Senator and Member of Parliament between 1994 and 2003. Now leads his own company in the agricultural sector, mining and process engineering and health-care. Invests in and actively manages businesses delivering innovative and relevant products and services, thus contributing to uplifting the people. Khanyile started his working career in the finance division of Anglo American Corporation and ran his own finance company. Has been Chairman of the Educational Development Trust since its formation in 1989, founding Chairman of the National Education Coordinating Committee (“NECC”) from 1985 to 1989, and the Organizing Secretary of the Soweto Civic Association in the mid eighties. Official investment and trade promotion and facilitation agency of the Limpopo Provincial Government. The leading business development network for local companies seeking international expansion or new markets in Africa, while to the overseas investor offering an effective platform and springboard to enter the Limpopo Province, South Africa and the rest of Africa. Mathebula has international exposure, having led numerous trade and investment delegations to Asia, Europe and the Americas. Telkom S.A. www.telkom.co.za Sizwe Nxasana Chief Executive Officer Amanda Singleton Shawn McKenzie SBC International Mohseen Valli Moosa Chief Executive Officer Thandi Wines (Pty) Ltd. Thebe Investments www.thebe.co.za Vusi Khanyile Chairman Trade & Investment Limpopo www.til.co.za Amos Shiburi General Manager Joe Mathebula Chief Executive Mpho Mnguni Marketing Officer U.S. Department of Commerce Johnny Brown 7 of 8 List Of Delegates cont’d Company Name/Website www.ussatrade.co.za Mission Member/Title Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs – Southern Africa Su Birch Chief Executive Officer Profile Wines of South Africa www.wosa.co.za Not-for-profit organization that represents all South African producers of wine who export their products. It is totally independent of any producer, wholesaling company and any government department. Recognized as an Export Council. Birch has been CEO since May 2000; started her career in market research and moved into advertising, holding senior client service positions. Activities comprise an integrated advisory business and a specialized funds management business. Serobe was appointed CEO in 2001 and is one of the 4 founders of Women Investment Portfolio Holdings (WIPHOLD). Performs investment activities; financial advisory services and infrastructure initiatives. Mojela is one of the founders and Group CEO of Women Investment Portfolio Holdings Limited (WIPHOLD). In 2000 was selected as one of 40 women from different continents and countries as “The leading Women Entrepreneur of the World”. Wipcapital (Proprietary) Limited www.wiphold.com Gloria Serobe Chief Executive Officer Wip Holdings www.wiphold.com Louisa Mojela Chief Executive Officer 8 of 8