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Land Bank CEO steps down in December
The Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Land Bank, Dr Ben Ngubane, would like to confirm that Mr Phakamani Hadebe will step down as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of the bank when his contract expires on the 3rd of December 2013.
Mr Hadebe first joined the Land Bank as an interim CEO when he was seconded by National Treasury immediately after the transfer in July 2008 of the administrative powers entrusted by the Land and Agricultural Development Bank Act 2002 from the then Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs to the Minister of Finance.
Mr Hadebe joined the bank in the midst of allegations of mismanagement, fraud and corruption. His first task was to lead the process of stabilising the bank's finances as well as implement the turnaround strategy whose main pillars were governance and adherence to the bank's core mandate. This was achieved and the Land Bank is today financially stronger and ready to play its role in the development of the agricultural sector.
Minister Gordhan and the board of the Land Bank would like to thank Mr Hadebe for his sterling contribution to the strengthening of the Land Bank's finances and placing the institution on the road to a much more solid financial footing.
The Board of the Land Bank is in the process of finding Mr Hadebe's successor. In this regard, an advertisement of the CEO's post was published two weeks ago. The Board will manage the process to ensure smooth handover from Mr Hadebe to the new CEO of the Land Bank.
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The dti's National Pavilion Calendar and Export Marketing Assistance  Trade and Investment South Africa participates in selected trade fairs and exhibitions abroad by means of National Pavilions. Assistance is therefore provided to qualifying South African exporters to introduce South African products into foreign markets by participating in suitable foreign exhibitions in a cost effective manner.
For TISA's 2013-2014 Calendar of National Pavilions please click here»
Additionally, the dti's Export Marketing & Investment Assistance scheme (EMIA) helps South African manufactures, exporters, export trading houses representing at least three SMMEs or businesses owned by Historical Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) with marketing assistance to develop new export markets and grow existing export markets. EMIA will also assist with the identification of new export markets through market research; assist companies to increase their competitiveness by supporting patent registrations, quality marks and product marks.
For additional information on EMIA please click here»
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Competition Amendment Act
- Werksmans Attorneys
 President Jacob Zuma on Friday 8 March 2013 issued a proclamation setting 1 April 2013 as the date on which the market inquiry provisions of the Competition Amendment Act No 1 of 2009 will come into force. This comes as a great surprise to competition law practitioners as the Amendment Act has languished in limbo for the last three and a half years, after it was signed into law by President Motlanthe on 28 August 2009. Click to peruse the Competition Law e-Bulletin |
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The Agri Handbook 2013/14
 The Agri Handbook for South Africa (previously known as the National Agricultural Directory) opens up the whole agricultural value chain to its readers. This is a massive 672 page annual reference book which explores all the key crops, livestock and inputs in the agricultural life-cycle. Added to this the marketing and finance aspects, how to use resources and good agricultural practice, relevant education and training, services, technologies and national issues - in short everything you need in one place. Click Agri Handbook for more information
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Management Accountant, Agbiz
The position of Management Accountant has became available at Agbiz. The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
* Be in possession of a B.Compt or B.Comm (Acct), or any other equivalent and relevant graduate qualification.
* Must be skilled to operate financial systems, such as Pastel and VIP Payroll, or other equivalent programmes, as well as be fully computer literate.
* Relevant work experience of 5 years minimum is a strong recommendation.
A self-motivated and dynamic manager is essential. Problem-solving and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work in a team at strategic and operational level, are required. Good numerical, analytical and conceptualizing skills required. Must have good interpersonal skills, as well as good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able and willing to do other ad hoc and administrative and office management tasks. More information»
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Bien Donné Agri Cape Week
17 - 20 April 2013 | Simmondium | Western Cape
For more information contact Marianna du Plessis at 082 337 6127 or email: africa@agrimega.co.za
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PMA Career and Bursary Fair
25 April 2013 | Stellenbosch University | Stellenbosch
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Precision Farming Congress
25 April 2013 | North-West University | Potchefstroom Campus
For more information contact Astrid Hattingh at 082 853 6228 or email:
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Agribusiness Indaba 2013
23 May 2013 | Sandton Convention Centre | Sandton
For more information contact Gilly Ramalekana at e-mail: Gilly.Ramalekana@abn360.com
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Zambia Copperbelt Mining and Agricultural Show 2013
29 May - 2 June 2013 | Kitwe | Zambia
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2013 IFAMA World Forum
18-20 June 2013 | Atlanta, Georgia USA
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AMT South African Agri Outlook Conference
30 September 2013 | CSIR Conference Center
Enquiries: 012 348 8344 or 27 12 361 2748 or email: minda@amtrends.co.za
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