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.

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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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.

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.

Development Dialogue Seminar

SAIIA and TIPS are pleased to invite you to the following Development Dialogue Seminar.

Peter Draper and Dianna Games “South Africa as a gateway into Africa”

Date: Friday, 11 November 2011, Time: 13h30 - 16h00

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.

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.

Congratulations to the 2011 Businesswoman Of The Award winners! In the Corporate Category, Ms. Philisiwe Buthelezi, CEO of the National Empowerment Fund and in the Entrepreneur Category, Dr Nondumiso Mzizana the CEO of Sikelela Medical, Dental and Pharmaceuticals. The Businesswomen’s Association would like to SALUTE these remarkable businesswomen!