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--Bronze Sponsors--Development Bank of Southern Africa The Development Bank of Southern Africa is a leading Development Finance Institution (DFI) in Africa South of the Sahara, playing the roles of Financier, Advisor, Partner, Implementer and Integrator. The Bank maximizes its contribution to sustainable development in the region by mobilizing financial, knowledge and human capital to support Government and other development role-players in improving the quality of life of people in the region through funding infrastructure projects; accelerating the sustainable reduction of poverty and dependency; and promoting broad-based economic growth and regional economic integration. The DBSA has adopted a five pronged strategy:
This is supported by eight strategic thrusts:
The vision of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is to create a prosperous society that enjoys lasting and equitable benefits. The mission is to develop, coordinate and manage a National System of Innovation (NSI) that will bring about maximum human capital, sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for all. When the DST was established five years ago, it was assigned a leading role in modernising South Africa’s economy, and its main focus is to implement the National Research and Development Strategy (NRDS). The NRDS has been well received in the science system and substantial financial resources have been committed to attain some of the strategy’s objectives. The strategy provides for an integrated approach to human resource development, investment in science and technology infrastructure, and improving the strategic management of the public S&T system towards achieving the twin objectives of wealth creation and an improved quality of life. One of the DST’s highlights has been the approval of the Ten-Year Innovation Plan, which has enormous potential to contribute to sustained economic growth and a knowledge-based economy. The Plan proceeds from government’s socio-economic mandate to accelerate and sustain economic growth. It introduces five "grand challenges" that will receive priority attention by government and researchers over the next ten years, to find ways of bridging the "innovation chasm" between research results and socio-economic benefits. For this to be achieved, it is envisaged that significant investments must be made in human capital development, knowledge production, and the exploitation of such knowledge for commercial purposes. The five "grand challenges" include the 'Farmer to Pharma' industry value chain to strengthen the bio-economy, contribute to space science and technology, meet energy security needs, respond to climate change, and contribute to a global understanding of shifting social dynamics. A quick look at the events and milestones of the past few years, reveal that the country is positioning itself among the global leaders in innovation, science and technology. South Africa is building its muscle in astronomy, health, ICT and biotechnology, among others. Through participation in the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), South Africa continues to play an important role in the development, integration and unification of our continent where science and technology are critical elements in this initiative. South African Local Government Association Consolidating local government – “Transformation towards a better life for all" About Optimal Energy Optimal Energy is a privately owned South African company based in Cape Town, headed-up by CEO Kobus Meiring, previously programme manager of prestigious projects such as the Rooivalk Helicopter and Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). He founded Optimal Energy in 2005 with Mike Lomberg, Jian Swiegers and Gerhard Swart capitalised with an investment from the Innovation Fund (IF), an instrument of the Department of Science & Technology of the South African Government. The founders together with Diana Blake and Ratilal Rowji are the executive management team of Optimal Energy. The current shareholders in Optimal Energy comprise executive management, the IF and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Coupling entrepreneurial spirit with strong minds, a good base of capital and a former Jaguar designer, the Optimal Energy team has created a vehicle that combines class and sustainability in a way that is superior to anything else on the road today in Joule. The Joule takes advantage of the tremendous advances that have been made recently in lithium ion battery technology and surpasses most electric cars in terms of practicality, performance and design. It is a six-seater urban vehicle that is elegant and stylish, delivering optimal design, maximum interior space and a minimal exterior carbon footprint. It also delivers on the all-important facet of modern safety requirements, making for an energy efficient vehicle that is the way of the future. Visit www.optimalenergy.co.za for further information on Joule, proudly developed in South Africa by South Africans. --Summit Breakaway Sponsors--BANKSERV, established in 1993, is an Automated Clearing House that provides interbank electronic transaction switching and settlement services to the South African banking sector and to some banks in Africa. Prior to the establishment of BANKSERV in the first half of 1993, the banking industry in South Africa jointly owned several companies that provided shared services to the banks in a number of different payment channels. The companies in this sector each followed their own direction and operated in their separate silos. There was clearly a need to consolidate them into a single structure. An Inter-bank task group was appointed to investigate the feasibility of this proposal and in March 1993, the banking industry reached agreement and founded BANKSERV. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, BANKSERV is wholly owned by the countrys commercial banks and is licensed by the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA). BANKSERV takes pride in providing banking clients with the highest quality of transaction, switching and value-added services in support of their business objectives while effecting significant cost savings and reducing risk and complexity in the industry. BANKSERV operates in the space of cooperation between the banks in terms of clearing and settlement and is non-competitive to its shareholders and customers. It is an exceptionally successful company and performs well financially. Intellectual capital and integrity form the foundation of BANKSERV. Solutions for both emerging and well-developed environments By leveraging its substantial existing infrastructure in Johannesburg, BANKSERV has developed a highly cost-effective, broad-based payment channel processing solution. This solution is ideally suited to emerging payment system environments, such as in many African countries, but equally supports a well-developed environment. Legislation and Regulations BANKSERV is regulated, in terms of the National Payment Systems Act, by the South African Reserve Bank as well as by the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) and the Central Banks within the various countries where BANKSERV provides services. Shell, a household name in oil. Shell South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned Shell subsidiary company. The South African company also manages the activities of other affiliates in Southern Africa. Shell is a founder member of SAPIA. Shell is one of the major oil companies in South Africa,with extensive marketing and refining assets and a product portfolio that comprises a full range of fuels, lubricants, bitumens, solvents and other chemicals. Shell has a strong position in the Southern African gasoline and automotive diesel sectors, holding a 17.8% share of the market with over 800 retail sites. These are distributed throughout the region and include sites with convenience stores and several highway site locations. Shell is also active in the marketing of fuel, oil and chemical products, and has a focus on the industrial and marine sectors. A substantial proportion of Shell Southern Africa's product requirements are met by the Durban located Sapref Refinery in which the company has a 50% share. Shell is also the operator of the Sapref refinery and draws fuel products from the synthetic fuels plants operated by Sasol and Mossgas, in line with the requirements of South African companies to draw synfuel products in relation with their local market share. The majority of Shell Southern Africa's fuel production from Sapref is sold into the Southern African market. The balance is exported mainly to other countries in the region.
At the heart of LG Electronics is its five core business domains: Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliances, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. As technology becomes central to most people’s lives it is through its relentless pursuit of innovation and functionality that LG hopes to make consumers’ lives good. Its expertise in LCD and plasma display technologies and ongoing commitment to next-generation displays gives LG Electronics a distinct advantage in the development of display technologies. This extends from home entertainment devices, appliances and air conditioning; to mobile phones, where LG Electronics currently finds itself in a top three position in each area globally. LG Electronics is committed to creating products that fits perfectly into users' lives through the fusion of smart technology, energy efficiency and stylish design. In the home, LG Electronics combines style and technological excellence to maintain its industry leadership in green design and environmentally efficient appliances and air conditioning solutions making living healthy for you and healthy for the planet. Its eco-consciousness extends beyond energy savings to include eco-sensitive manufacturing processes at its factories in Korea and electronics recycling initiatives for appliances in South Africa which are not limited to LG products. Sustainability is a key pillar for LG Electronics in South Africa and one that is addressed through various initiatives making the lives of LG consumers good. The sponsorship of the LG Crimeline Road Show in 2008 in partnership with Primedia and notorious reformed gangster, Alan Heyl spread the message to the youth of South Africa that “life’s good without crimeâ€. LG Electronics’ training and development programme is extended through its two air conditioning training centres; one in Johannesburg and in Cape Town which provide certification and qualification courses for individuals in the air conditioning industry. Through each of its business units and community involvement initiatives, LG continues to ensure that all its products meet customers’ demands while exceeding their expectations, proving once again, that with LG Electronics, Life’s Good. Department of Science and Technology (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY LEADERS SUMMIT) The DST strives toward introducing measures that put science and technology to work to make an impact on growth and development in a sustainable manner in areas that matter to all the people of South Africa. Regeneration of the Inner City of the City of Gold The Inner City regeneration is one of the Mayoral priorities and the UDZ tax incentive is the flagship of that priority. Because of its flagship status its intensive marketing enjoys strong support by all the City’s leadership This investment promotion exercise is instrumental in achieving over R5 billion cumulative private investment mark as at December 2008. The intensified UDZ promotion is also expected to accelerate the BBBEE investment and participation in the value chain to increase this constituency’s contribution to more than 10% of the value of the UDZ attributable investment. The UDZ Legislation and its Features: The Urban Development Zone Tax Incentive legislation, the Revenue Laws Amendment Act, was effected by the insertion into section13 quat of the Income Tax act no. 58 of 1962, and designating the UDZ status to the declining South African Cities including Joburg’s Inner City in 2004. It has subsequently been amended to take cognisance of the practical implementation challenges and its resultant features are illustrated below: It is an accelerated depreciation that accrues to the income generating property investors for their investment in:
The tax-deductible amounts or amortizations are computed as follows:
To encourage construction of new buildings the depreciation for the UDZ purposes amounts to:
In the case of construction of new low-cost apartment blocks:
For the renovated low-cost buildings:
Further amendments pertaining to the low-cost residential dwellings have also been effected through the insertion of 13sex and 13sept. Other Inner City regeneration initiatives include:
JOBURG – THE ECONOMIC HUB OF SOUTH AFRICA Johannesburg is the economic powerhouse of South Africa - and of the entire region. As such, its economic growth and development has knock-on effects across sub-Saharan Africa. In 2002 the City of Johannesburg launched a long-term economic strategy called Joburg 2030; with the aim to turn Johannesburg into a world-class African city by 2030. Then, in 2006, the City unveiled its Growth and Development Strategy, which includes all the original elements of Joburg 2030 as well as a new growth and development paradigm. The new strategy seeks to have a city economy that plays a role as the key economic hub on the continent and as the national economic growth leader, by ensuring sustainable, shared growth that benefits all. Since the advent of democratic local governance Johannesburg has already taken major steps to transform the city into an inclusive environment that is able to attract capital, investment, new entrepreneurs and visitors while at the same time securing the long term interests of those constituencies who have been its mainstay in the past. A feature of most global cities is an effective and affordable public transport system. Because urban development in Johannesburg was for more than a century dictated by apartheid social engineering no such transport infrastructure exists in the city. A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network has been identified as the most viable option to move people effectively between home and workplace across the city. Similar transport systems with dedicated bus lanes have already been successfully introduced in cities such as Bogotá, Boston, Jakarta and Sydney. The first phase of Rea Vaya –as the network will be known in Johannesburg – will already be operational in time for the Fifa Confederation Cup in 2009 and by 2010 both residents and visitors will be able to travel to and from their destinations on the new luxury buses. Upon completion Rea Vaya will be an extensive network of 325 kilometers of dedicated public transport lanes feeding seamlessly into the bigger regional picture provided by the Gautrain rapid rail system and the ambitious Gauteng Freeway Project. The routes have been planned in such a way to ensure that more than 85% of Johannesburg residents will live and work within 500 metres of a Rea Vaya trunk route or feeder corridor. Moreover the city has taken a conscious decision to encourage commercial and residential development in the vicinity of the new transport routes through a policy of densification and discouraging the urban sprawl that has characterised development in recent years and negatively affected the ability of the city to provide infrastructure and services. The Central Business District (CBD) remains the pulsating heart of Johannesburg. It is home to close on 220 000 permanent residents and more than 800 000 commuters enter and leave the CBD on an average working day. As is the case in many other big cities the Johannesburg inner city has suffered from the ravages of urban grime and decay. Starting in the late eighties many corporates and big business enterprises have moved to the northern suburbs taking with them customers and suppliers. Government institutions, by and large, remained in the CBD. The City realises the importance of a thriving CBD to the overall economic health of Johannesburg. The Executive Mayor, Clr Amos Masondo, has identified the rejuvenation of the CBD as one of his mayoral priorities. At a broad-based summit of stakeholders held in 2007 an Inner City Charter, a document with the expressed objective of turning the CBD around, was signed. The summit identified six broad issues that should receive priority attention, namely urban management, safety and security, economic development, community development, residential development and public spaces for arts, culture, heritage and recreation. Flowing from this the City introduced a Regional Urban Management Plan (RUMP) that maps service breakdowns, monitor by-law enforcement and analyse the capability of systems to deal with these challenges. Visible policing will be increased in high priority areas over the next three years. At least 100 vehicles and 750 police officers will be deployed in the inner city by 2010. CCTV cameras and electronic surveillance equipment are introduced to an increasing degree and by June 2008, some 216 cameras were installed in and around the area. The city will soon introduce an imaginative urban rejuvenation initiative called the Inner City Property Scheme aimed at arresting urban decline while at the same time supporting the objectives of Broad Based Black Economic empowerment through a structured property transaction. Through this scheme the bulk of the city’s property portfolio will be sold of to private sector investors who will, in turn, commit themselves to the refurbishment of the buildings and the effective management of the urban environment. A rejuvenated Inner City will add significant value to the imaginative developments that have already taken place in downtown Johannesburg, such as the Newtown cultural precinct, the Nelson Mandela Bridge Development, the Constitutional Court and the creation of niche precincts that focus on the city’s leading role in the fashion, jewelry and entertainment sectors. The city’s commitment to urban regeneration, however, stretches beyond that area that has traditionally been known as the Joburg CBD. Through the years other urban development nodes have sprung up in areas such as Rosebank, Sandton, Randburg and Roodepoort. In these areas measures are introduced to strengthen the urban environment and prevent the onset of decay. Probably the most exciting developments are currently taking place in Soweto. Regarded for decades as a mere “dormitory township†to provide temporary accommodation to workers in industry and mining, Soweto has, in recent years blossomed into a thriving economic growth point of its own. The Johannesburg Council recently approved a comprehensive Soweto Economic Development Plan that will guide activities over a five year period leading up to 2013. The plan provides a framework of common priorities around which the public, private and community sectors can focus their economic efforts and investment. However, research still shows that while Soweto comprises about 43 % of the population of Johannesburg, less than a quarter of the disposable income of its workers – estimated at R10,5 billion a year – is actually spent inside Soweto. The bulk of the money still goes to the Johannesburg CBD or other areas. Thus, a feature of current growth in Soweto has been the rapid proliferation of shopping centres, entertainment complexes and related leisure activities. Developments such as the Maponya Mall, the Jabulani Central Business Precinct and the Orlando-Ekhaya Project have shown the direction and, at the latest count, at least 13 major construction projects are underway in Soweto. The City supports these developments through the rapid provision of key infrastructure and essential services. Every single piece of road in Soweto is now tarred putting paid to the stereotyped images of dust clouds hanging over the area. In recent months the Baralink Transport project was finally completed at a cost of R150 million adding to the quality of transport infrastructure and economic opportunities for informal traders and small- and medium sized entrepreneurs. 2010 will further stimulate developments in Soweto providing a shot in the arm for the burgeoning tourism and hospitality industries and attracting new investments in commerce and trade. Some of the key 2010 Legacy Projects are aimed directly at this area such as the imminent construction of the Soweto theatre and the development of an indoor sporting arena. A key feature of economic planning in Johannesburg is the insistence that development takes place in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Among the key projects in this regard are an ambitious initiative to plant more than 200 000 by 2010, the greening of soccer fields and open spaces throughout the city and the rehabilitation of the Klip Spruit river system which is a vital environmental lifeline for residents. To support economic growth and a population that increases by almost eight percent per annum the city has to stay one step ahead in the provision of vital infrastructure such as electricity, water and waste management. The recent electricity crisis has demonstrated how vulnerable the economy can be to sudden shortages and the city is accelerating its efforts to bolster its generating capacity, replace ageing infrastructure and tighten demand side management measures. More than 20% of Johannesburg record budget of R26 billion for 2008/09 has been designated for the funding of capital infrastructure. As a responsible local government with a developmental mandate the City has to maintain a careful balance between the needs for industrial and commercial growth and its commitments to the poor and the marginalised communities who have realistic expectations of a better life. Economic growth is a vital prerequisite to fund the myriad of social initiatives and human development aimed at alleviating poverty, stimulate job creation and finance projects directed towards the elderly, the disabled, children, healthcare, education and social services. Visitors to South Africa in 2010 will see the emergence of a new Johannesburg – a thriving and vibrant urban environment; a safe and dependable destination for both local and foreign investment; an inclusive city that looks after the needs of all its residents … a Johannesburg on its way to reach its goal of becoming a World Class, African City. --Pavilion Sponsors--Tshwane: A capital city committed to a better life for all. Our vision is for Tshwane to be the leading African capital city of excellence that empowers the community to prosper in a safe and healthy environment Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of all people in the City of Tshwane through a developmental system of local government and the rendering of efficient, effective and affordable services The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, under the leadership of Executive Mayor Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, has drawn up a five-year plan and programme of action to develop and grow Tshwane into a successful city where residents can enjoy a good quality of life. The five-year programme focuses on the development opportunities in the city and on the development challenges facing the city. The programme's five strategic objectives will dictate the key performance areas of the Municipality's departments and divisions. The five-year strategic objectives are:
Blue Financial Services Limited (“Blue†or “the Groupâ€) provides credit to more than 400 000 customers through 300 branches in 12 African countries. The Group employs over 3 000 employees; the majority are citizens from the country of operation. Blue is one of the big three JSE listed micro-financiers, and with a market capitalisation of R2,4 billion (USD240 million), the Group is the largest non-deposit taking financier in South Africa. Ethical and innovative products are offered to low-income salaried employees who are not served by commercial banks or traditional micro-finance institutions. These include: Personal loans, home loans, agriculture loans, education loans, insurance products, short-term loans, salary advances, home improvement loans, small business loans, debt consolidation loans and cellphone products. Established by entrepreneurs, the Group’s vision to be the leading and largest financial services provider on the African continent is underlined by their firm belief that economic returns and social empowerment are interdependent. Blue’s stated social mission is to empower the communities in which it operates. While Blue’s business of providing credit to the under-banked and under-served is a catalyst for empowerment, Blue has also embarked on a phased approach to consult and interact with communities, before addressing social issues. Blue has committed 10% of its after tax profit to corporate social initiatives such as their internship programme for communities, feeding schemes, beading workshops, micro-MBA workshops and financial education workshops. One of Blue’s strengths is the support and influence of its large shareholders who actively encourage the Group’s vision in various facets of the business. These shareholders include the American International Group (AIG), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Emerging Capital Partners (ECP) and Stanlib. Debt funders include the Dutch Development Bank (FMO), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and Standard Chartered. In South Africa, Blue increased its size when it acquired the entire issued ordinary capital of Credit U. Credit U was a JSE Altx listed financier. The transaction was approved by regulatory authorities and shareholders and consolidation into Blue started at the end of 2008, resulting in Blue being the largest non-deposit taking lender in South Africa by loan book and branch size. Website: www.blue.co.za
Introduction: Demographics: KwaZulu-Natal is divided into eleven district municipalities. These are Ugu, Sisonke, Umgungundlovu, Uthukela, Amajuba, Zululand, Umkhanyakude, Uthungulu, Ilembe, Umkhanyakude, Uthungulu, Ilembe, Umzinyathi and Ethekwini. The City of Durban, which falls within the Ethekwini Municipality, is classified as one of only six Metropolitan Municipalities in South Africa and the only in KwaZulu-Natal with this Status. Investment Opportunities: Industry: The vehicle manufacturing industry has created a considerable multiplier effect in component and service providers. The automotive leather industry has grown rapidly with exports significantly increasing foreign exchange earning. KwaZulu-Natal has also recently undergone rapid industrialisation, thanks to its abundant water supply and labour resources. Industries are found at Newcastle, Ladysmith, Dundee, Richards Bay Durban, Hammarsdale, Richmond, Pietermaritzburg and Mandeni. Trade & Investment Limpopo (TIL) is the official agency for the Limpopo Provincial Government to market the potential and investment opportunities of South Africa’s most Northern Province to local, national and international business communities Having established itself as South Africa’s fastest growing Province and having also laid the foundations for sustained future growth, Limpopo enters the second decade of South Africa’s democracy well positioned to offer investors increasingly attractive opportunities. Limpopo is no longer renowned only for its sub-tropical fruit, minerals, metals and wildlife, but now also for its spectacular growth in property prices and estate developments. The Province is also a major new centre for luxury golf resorts and residential country estates as foreign and South African developers invest heavily in prime property. Eskom’s history is one long record of technological achievement and innovation. Founded in 1923 at modest headquarters in Johannesburg, Eskom has become the largest generator and distributor of electrical power in Africa. This status was won by the efforts of generations of Eskom people striving to do better, more efficiently and more effectively. Eskom’s leadership in the use of low-grade coal for electrical power generation is well known. Its expertise in transmitting power at high altitude is matched by few other countries. Eskom’s innovative use of dry-cooling technology on a scale that saves vast quantities of scarce water resources is globally acknowledged. It is no wonder then that at the Global Energy Awards in 2001 it was presented with the Financial Times’ award Power Company of the Year. Eskom’s core business is the generation, transportation, trading and retail of electricity. It generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and more than 45% of the energy required by the African continent. The ownership of Eskom vests in the South African government. Eskom distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential customers and redistributors locally and to international customers in Southern Africa. Eskom’s vision of ‘together building the powerbase for sustainable growth and development' reflects its new business model, which embraces the concepts of “One Eskom, united, working together in partnership with others; planning for the future, building South Africa’s economy; providing the electricity foundation for positive sustainable development; and empowering South Africa, its people and its economy.†Eskom has a total of 26 power stations with a joint maximum net capacity of 38 744MW. The power stations represent Eskom’s power generation mix of 13 coal-fired power stations, six hydroelectric power stations, four gas/liquid fuel turbine stations, two pumped storage power stations and one nuclear power station. Demand Side Management Website
The Department of Economic Development and Planning was formed after the split of the then Department of Finance and Economic Affairs in 2005. We are the premier Department tasked with the responsibility to drive all economic development and planning initiatives in the province. The Department provides oversight role on the work of three agencies which are: Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), Mpumalanga Gambling Authority and Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency. Mozambique Promotions The functional responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment (GDACE) are diverse in scope and are primarily focused on natural resources management and sustainable development. The major strategic priorities of the Department are reflected in the core departmental programmes, namely: Environmental planning and impact assessment Integrated waste management and pollution abatement A prerequisite for the Department to progressively achieve its mandate is the mobilisation and involvement of the public in understanding the critical importance of sustainable development. Implementation of the mandate of the Department is therefore underpinned by a programme of communications and awareness raising in all areas of functional responsibility of the Department.
Vision: “Improved quality of life through balanced sustainable development and service excellence†Mission: The Nkangala District Municipality is committed to the improvement of the physical, socioeconomic and institutional environment to address poverty and promote development. The Nkangala District Municipality (NDM) is one of the 3 District Municipalities in the Province of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The NDM prides itself for being the first South African municipality to receive a positive international credit rating by FITCH international. The District also prides itself for good governance practices and sound financial management evidenced by receiving unqualified audit reports from 2003 to 2008 financial years. The District has developed Local Economic Development (LED) strategies and plans to drive economic growth through initiatives that are aimed at creating employment and alleviating poverty and bridging the economic divide between the first and the second economy. As part of the LED plans, the District and its local municipalities are planning to develop world class infrastructure of roads (N4 Maputo Corridor), air travel (Delmas International Airport Cargo) and railways (Moloto Rail Corridor Systems) and a number of other infrastructural projects. The unprecedented and sustained performance of the District resulted in the District being the first one in the country to win the prestigious National Vuna Award Competition, District Category, for the third time in 2008. The Vuna Competition involves 283 municipalities of which 46 of them are district municipalities in the South Africa and its main objective is to recognise exemplary service delivery and performance. --Event Transport Sponsorship--Avis Rent a Car is the leading South African Car Rental Company, its success underpinned by the Avis Brand Ambassador programme. Each Avis staff member has made a personal commitment to exceed customer expectations at every interface. Destinations include all major cities, towns, sites of interest and International locations. SponsorsI-Net Bridge was established in 1990 as a joint venture between stockbroker, Ivor Jones Roy and newspaper publisher, Times Media Limited (TML). The company now forms part of South African media and entertainment giant, Avusa Media. I-Net Bridge is the leading South African developer of a wide range of financial products including workstations, web applications and data feeds to the professional investment and corporate communities. Real-time and historical market data is packaged with in-depth news and powerful analytical tools, allowing the investor to make meaningful decisions. Our client base extends across 300 top institutions with more than 4000 users. The investor community relies on I-Net Bridge’s live and delayed information feeds for monitoring and reacting to market trends. Key investor products like I-Net Station, I-Graph, the Financial Analysis System and Forecasts work in synergy with essential news and lifestyle products developed for major corporations and government organisations. Being a smaller player has its advantages. We have the ability to react promptly to client requests and our turnaround time to market can be fast. With a product management team that works closely with our development and data teams, we can ensure our products and content offering evolve in line with changing market trends and client needs. We have Client Services teams that frequently receive accolades. They ensure our services are backed up by access to dedicated account managers, intensive training and access to help desks. MissionI-Net Bridge’s strategic object is to be the preferred provider of online content and innovative solutions to the investment and business communities. As a leader in our field, at I-Net Bridge we are committed to quality information, integrity and intelligent innovative products. Our values include integrity, innovation and service excellence. Because we operate in a competitive environment, with most of our clients being traders, analysts and portfolio managers, providing accurate real-time content coupled with innovative applications is an imperative. Our clients count on us to deliver news, data and business applications efficiently. International Business Development Strategy This is a very exciting initiative for us and we have been gratified by the favourable response to our desktop applications. Initially, we plan to remain focused on becoming the preferred provider of African content to the rest of the world. As of January 2009, I-Net Bridgewill be providing investors with comprehensive datasets from the following major African market centres:
In the world of the fashion, the catwalk embraces a style, sensuality and sophistication that captures the imagination of the audience and tells the story behind a fashion designer’s latest collection before it goes to market. The collection is immortalized by a hungry bank of photographers, who’s role is to capture and disseminate the images to a global audience. The fashion week platform provides a unique opportunity for a fashion designer to build their brand, to engage with buyers, the media, and speak to their consumer, in doing so creating a sustainable enterprise. African Fashion International (AFI), founded, owns and operates the African continent’s most respected and directional fashion weeks, in addition to other key strategic fashion-related marketing initiatives in Africa. AFI is on the forefront of the fashion and creative industries. AFI owns and operates the following fashion properties:
AFI is spearheaded by Chairperson, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, a respected philanthropist and successful businesswoman. AFI’s vision is to be globally recognized as the leading authority on African fashion-related strategic marketing initiatives and African fashion brands. AFI aims to improve the quality of fashion design output from Africa, to promote African African Fashion International, taking African Fashion to the world. Contact: --Official Accommodation--Don Suite Hotels For the best accommodation rates and bookings, visit our website at www.don.co.za or call our Central Reservations Office toll free on 0860 366 737. Don Suite Hotels charge per suite not per person, so you can bring your friends and family along! For more information email us at
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