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Invitation to apply for GFADA funding
 As you are aware, the Grain Farmer Development Association (GFADA) has been formed some time ago. The intention is for the Association in future to facilitate and administer projects related to the assistance of emerging grain farmers. Funds from the grain trusts and other sources could then be utilised for this purpose.
In order for this process to continue applications in this regard should be submitted to GFADA. Evaluation of these applications will be done by GFADA, in conjunction with the grain trusts.
For detailed guidelines, norms and conditions contact Pieter Cronjé at e-mail cronjep@tsb.co.za. Submissions need to be submitted by no later than 15 June 2012. |
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SA - EC Joint Co-operation Council Meeting:
Request for proposals for agenda items
 Agbiz members are requested to propose items for inclusion on the agenda for the next meeting of the South Africa - European Union (EU) Joint Cooperation Council.
A structure under the Trade, Development and Co-operation Agreement (TDCA), the Council holds a meeting every year. This year, the meeting is taking place in July - in South Africa.
Members are invited to propose items which fall under the ambit of trade and economic relations between South Africa and the EU - in particular:
* General issues affecting current trade flows between South Africa and the bloc;
* Implementation issues in relation to the TDCA; and
* Implementation of the TDCA, from the point of view of ensuring that its provisions are beneficial to existing and prospective economic operators.
Proposals may be sent to Herbital Maluleke at e-mail herbital@agbiz.co.za, by no later than Monday, 18 June, 2012.
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Parliamentary Presentations
 The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC), presented last week its Annual Report for 2010/11 to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Labour and Public Enterprises. Nedlac Annual report» Nedlac annual report presentation»The dti presented to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on 5 June 2012: "Briefing on the Co-operatives Amendment Bills, 2012"
The Integrated Strategy on the Promotion of Co-operatives»
Co-operatives Amendment Bills, 2012» |
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SA - US TIFA Teleconference
 BUSA and the dti, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, kindly invite Agbiz Members to participate in the South Africa - U.S. TIFA discussion on Monday, 18 June at 21h00 - 22h30 via teleconference. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the overall bilateral trade and investment climate as well as issues around the status of AGOA and South Africa's inclusion in the legislation beyond 2015. Please click here for an agenda and report.
Book your place by contacting Mpumie Mabaso on Mpumelelo.mabaso@busa.org.za or 011 784 8000 ext 211 by no later than 15 June 2012.
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Training
 BUSA hosts a training and information session by Bowman Gilfillan on The Competition Act and The Consumer Protection Act.
Date: 27 June 2012
Time: 09h00 - 13h00
Place: BUSA Offices
The information and training is aimed at mid- to senior management. Space will be limited to a maximum of 50 people. There is no fee for attending this session. Please rsvp to this invitation to book your place by contacting Mpumie Mabaso on Mpumelelo.mabaso@busa.org.za or 011 784 8000 ext 211 by no later than 21 June 2012. |
