Business Unity SA (BUSA) will be represented at the African chapter of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Ethiopia this month. This gathering will be held at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa. One can argue that it perhaps is fitting its held there – as the headquarters are symbolic of a centre where Africa comes together with a shared vision of achieving sustainable economic development, poverty alleviation and job-rich growth for Africa’s people.

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Dear BWA Members,

The BWA as per the Organisational Development Pillar have prioritised financial sustainability as a key output for the organisation. In light of this the BWA is seeking the services of fundraising consultants primarily to increase the contributions of individuals and groups to the BWA. 

Dear BWA Members,

The BWA and the Institute of Directors of South Africa have formed a strategic partnership. The partnership involves the collabrotion between the two organisations.

February 2012 SCOPE OF WORK:

The BWASA Programme Officer The BWASA seeks a Programme Officer to support the development and implementation of programmes in 2012.

Global Economic Outlook 2012

UBS and BUSA take great pleasure in inviting you to an economic presentation, hosted by UBS's Head Emerging Markets Research Dr. Costa Vayenas. He will present UBS's global economic outlook for 2012.

1. The weakening global economic outlook presents serious challenges for the South African economy in 2012. Recent downward revisions of growth forecasts for the global economy largely reflect the ongoing European debt crisis and the likelihood of a mild recession in the Eurozone this year. While emerging markets and sub-Saharan African countries are expected to grow significantly faster than the developed world, the situation remains vulnerable to external shocks.

As 2011 draws to a close, we look back on the critical work that has been done at BUSA, communicated to you through this e-newsletter. This year saw a continued focus on our policy work to achieve economic transformation, strengthen our local manufacturing sector and create jobs - all pivotal objectives of the New Growth Path (NGP).

Dear BWA Members,

The BWA Leadership would like to wish you all a festive holiday season and a Prosperous New Year.

This Guide is intended to assist Accounting Officers and Accounting Authorities with the implementation of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2011 issued in terms of section 5 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Act Number 5 of 2000 (PPPFA).

The Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa [BWASA] has a value offering for members in the form of a Fortune 500/ State Mentorship Programme. The BWA will nominate a candidate to participate in the Fortune 500/State Mentorship program which will take place next year around April/May (to be confirmed).

As 2011 draws to a close, we look back on the critical work that has been done at BUSA, communicated to you through this e-newsletter.

COMMITTEE ON TRADE POLICY CIRCULAR NO. 92/11.

To all members of the BUSA Committee on Trade Policy,

Kindly take note that the eighth session of the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference (MC8) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 15-17 December 2011.

Dear BWA Members,

The BWA seeks to appoint a Public Relations Company [PR] to manage the public relations and media function of the organisation. We are asking for proposals from Service Providers interested in performing this function.

PRELIMINARY INPUT ON THE INDEPENDENT SYSTEM AND MARKET OPERATOR BILL

Business supports the overall objectives of the Bill as understood from the Bill and believes that it is important legislation that requires detailed consideration. Business therefore proposes that the Bill be considered on a line by line basis.

Herewith notification of a workshop with the National Regulator of Compulsory Specifications on how to curb Chinese imports. The details for the meeting is as follows:

The objectives of this proposal to introduce a local business tax for economic infrastructure and services are:

• to partially address a significant funding gap at metro government level, especially in relation to economic infrastructure & services;
• to enhance metro government accountability for funding and delivering economic infrastructure & services; and
• to increase economic productivity, especially in metropolitan areas

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Executive Director: Social Policy

1. Social Policy

Responsible for the management of social policy matters within BUSA both on a proactive and reactive basis. This includes facilitating interaction with Government and other social partners at the level of advocacy and policy formulation.

The B20 (business organisations of the G20 countries) and the L20 (trade union organisations of the G20 countries) express their deep concern at the gravity of the world economic situation: workers and companies face global market instability, including deepening unemployment and uncertainty in the labour market, and economic perspectives do not suggest any improvement.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR THE BUSINESSWOMEN’S ASSOICATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

Background: The Business Women’s Association [BWA] is a platform for the inspiration and empowerment of women. We promote opportunities to support, connect and grow women in business. The BWA has twelve branches across South Africa with regional and global linkages.

Good afternoon to all the members of the members of the media here present:

I am delighted to have this opportunity with you even though it can be somewhat challenging to try and share one’s vision for an organization on their first day in the “cockpit”. I am however open to having more in-depth discussions with you as I settle in, there will certainly be more of such interactions going forward.