2010 – Full speech, 27 October

Honourable Speaker, Mister President, Mister Deputy President, Fellow Cabinet Colleagues and Deputy Ministers, Governor of the Reserve Bank, MEC’s of Finance Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Directors-General, Heads of the Finance Family Honourable members, Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Former President Mandela once said: “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb!”

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Disruptive global conflict could result from shortages

Food security is rapidly becoming a global concern. Not only is food security a growing worry for developing countries, but developed and so-called first-world countries are also contemplating with increasing concern the long-term consequences of a deteriorating food security situation. At the same time, arable land and food are becoming the new gold, according to a recent report in the online publication, Leadership Intelligence Bulletin.

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Skills can and should be honed

Reana Rossouw

In any business, exceptional leadership skills are required in order to succeed. Whether you own the business, manage it or are an employee looking to make his/her way up the corporate ladder, the right leadership style is essential in order to reach your goals. It can be said without argument that well-honed leadership skills are the most important component of being a success in the business world.

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