Xpanse Investments (Pty) Limited

02/03/2015

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) would like to invite you to be part of the business delegation that will be participating at the 12th South Africa–Iran Joint Commission meeting to be held in Islamic Republic of Iran from 16 -17 March 2015.

The joint commission with Iran is one of the longest running structured bilateral mechanisms that South Africa has with any country and focuses on cooperation in trade and investment, health, education, and science and technology, amongst others.
South Africa recognises that Iran is a pivotal and influential player regionally as well as internationally. Iran has a rich history and a vibrant culture. It has a large and growing economy and possesses skills and expertise that could influence the countries around it and even beyond in a very positive manner.

Iran is also one of the world’s largest sources of energy, be it crude oil or gas. South Africa attaches great significance to its bilateral relations with Iran and to this end the joint commission between the two countries remains a dynamic structured bilateral mechanism, which accorded a very successful 11th session in October.

It is however important to note that the majority of sanctions and the basic structure of oil and banking and financial sanctions remain. However the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) established by the P5 + 1, effective 20 January 2014, committed to facilitating the establishment of financial channels intended to support “humanitarian trade” that is already permitted with Iran.

As part of this engagement the dti will host a business forum and business-to- business meetings. The focus of the discussions will cover a range of sectors mining and capital equipment, agro processing, health care and pharmaceutical, automotive components, electro technical, chemical, built environment (Engineering) and infrastructure sectors.
Participants will be required to cover their own travel costs.

Please do not hesitate to contact the following officials at the dti regarding the arrangements for this visit. (Ms Talitha Setshedi on Tel: 012 394 3016 email: [email protected], or Ms Shiluva Manganyi [email protected], 012 394 5837

26/01/2015

International Customs Day 2015 “Coordinated Border Management - An inclusive approach for connecting stakeholders”. http://www.wcoomd.org/en/about-us/international-customs-day/icd-2015.aspx

The WCO is dedicating 2015 to promoting Coordinated Border Management (CBM) under the slogan “Coordinated Border Management - An inclusive approach for connecting stakeholders”.

14/01/2015

"Overall government is investing R172.3 billion in the next ten years towards capital projects that will transform passengers rail transport in the country." http://www.gov.za/minister-transport-officially-dock-four-locomotives

14/01/2015

Appointees to the Eskom SOC Ltd Board (Non-Executive Directors):

a) Mr Zola Andile Tsotsi (reappointment and Chairperson)
b) Ms Chwayita Mabude (reappointment)
c) Mr Norman Tinyiko Baloyi
d) Dr Pathmanathan Naidoo
e) Ms Venete Jarlene Klein
f) Ms Nazia Carrim
g) Mr Romeo Kumalo
h) Mr Mark Vivian Pamensky
i) Mr Zethembe Wilfred Khoza
j) Dr Baldwin Sipho Ngubane
k) Ms Devapushpum Viroshini Naidoo

14/01/2015

New Appointees on the Transnet SOC Ltd Board (Non-Executive Directors):

a) Ms Linda Carol Mabaso (Chairperson)
b) Mr Stanley David Shane
c) Mr Mogokare Richard Seleke
d) Dr Gideon Mahlalela
e) Ms Potso Elizabeth Bridgette Mathekga
f) Ms Zainul Abedeen Nagdee
g) Mr Vusi Matthew Nkonyane
h) Mr Peter George Williams
i) Mr Brett Gerard Stagman
j) Ms Yasmin Forbes (reappointment)
k) Ms Nazmeera Moola (reappointment)

http://www.gov.za/statement-cabinet-meeting-10-december-2014

19/12/2014

". . . the increasing government involvement in all aspects of the operations of shipowners, prompted by greater scrutiny of business in general, the emergence of new safety, environmental, and liability issues, as well as the closer attention paid to questions of taxation, anti-trust, manpower protection, or the adequacy of insurance cover."

10/12/2014

"As landlord and ports master planner, the TNPA would release the tenders in line with Section 56 of the National Ports Act, which enabled it to contract with private terminal operators to design, construct, rehabilitate, develop, finance, maintain and operate port terminals or facilities. Operators would be selected through a competitive bidding process and the term of the operating licence could be between 20 and 25 years."

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tenders-being-prepared-for-new-terminals-across-sa-ports-system-2014-12-08/rep_id:3182

16/10/2014

OPERATION PHAKISA "The fourth target entails increasing the amount of minerals exported on South African ships, which will create more than four thousand direct jobs.

Some of the progress made already include the process of establishing a National Shipping Company, a partnership with South Korea." http://www.gov.za/speeches/view.php?sid=49293

08/10/2014

Diego Aponte appointed new President & CEO 02/10/2014

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Diego Aponte as President and CEO.


“It is important that we keep looking forward and that we prepare the company for the future,” said Mr. Gianluigi Aponte, founder of MSC.


“The Board and I firmly believe that Diego, supported by his senior management, will deliver continued success for MSC and its customers. We already have a number of projects underway which will help improve our overall service offering to clients, whilst improving our efficiencies. It is an exciting time for MSC.”


Since joining MSC in 1997, Diego has worked in various functions across the business including Line Management where he managed all aspects of the trade. In recent years, Diego has taken more responsibility in the wider running of the company, serving as Vice President. As Chairman of TIL, Terminal Investment Limited, Diego has also overseen the growth and strategic direction of MSC’s Port Division.


MSC also announces that Mr. Gianluigi Aponte, previously President of MSC, would assume a new role as Group Executive Chairman. Mr. Aponte will continue to oversee all group related activities as well as supporting Diego in shaping the future of MSC.


“MSC has a proud heritage,” said Diego, “over the past 40 years my father founded and led MSC from a one-ship operator to become the second largest container shipping line in the world. He has created an influential global brand; MSC inspires passion, dedication and entrepreneurism wherever you look. The management team, together with the family board, will continue to work hard to keep MSC as special today as it was in 1970.” http://www.mscgva.ch/news/news_detail_eid_1134_lid_2.html

Diego Aponte appointed new President & CEO.

03/10/2014

"Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on Thursday announced the appointment of Transnet Port Terminals head of strategy Moshe Motlohi as the new Durban port manager." http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tnpa-appoints-new-durban-port-manager-2014-10-02

03/10/2014

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tnpa-appoints-new-durban-port-manager-2014-10-02

03/10/2014

"RTSA Deputy Director Gladwell Banda said on Tuesday that it was unfortunate that so many people around the country had continued to lose their lives because of road traffic accidents most of which were caused by careless driving." http://en.starafrica.com/news/zambia-tightens-road-safety-enforcement.html

Zambia's Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has increased traffic patrols on major roads across the country in order to stop the road carnage that is