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2011-12-22: IBN Monthly Brief 12/2011
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 22 December 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Merry (?) Christmas, South Africa!
South African Wish List for Santa
Do you like “Cuban Nights” ?
South African Authorities are getting more formal
The “Dalai Lama Saga” or “How SA sees its Foreign Policy”
Deadline for PAIA Manuals
Illegal but not without Rights
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
4.IBN WEBPAGE
Exchange Rates on 22 December 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Merry (?) Christmas, South Africa!
South African Wish List for Santa
Do you like “Cuban Nights” ?
South African Authorities are getting more formal
The “Dalai Lama Saga” or “How SA sees its Foreign Policy”
Deadline for PAIA Manuals
Illegal but not without Rights
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate
4.IBN WEBPAGE
Newsletter-Archive
2011-10-30: IBN Monthly Brief 10/2011
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 30 October 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
RAND-sacked – The current Rand Weakness
The Walmart / Massmart Merger – grande finale
New debates around Affirmative Action Legislation
New Importer Control Modernisation Program
Pending Changes in the Immigration Law and Regulations
Changing Times in Somerset West
Narrow Interpretation of Pensioner Rules in Immigration Law
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Café Extrablatt Cape Town
4.IBN INTERNAL
5.IBN SOCIAL MEDIA
Exchange Rates on 30 October 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
RAND-sacked – The current Rand Weakness
The Walmart / Massmart Merger – grande finale
New debates around Affirmative Action Legislation
New Importer Control Modernisation Program
Pending Changes in the Immigration Law and Regulations
Changing Times in Somerset West
Narrow Interpretation of Pensioner Rules in Immigration Law
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Café Extrablatt Cape Town
4.IBN INTERNAL
5.IBN SOCIAL MEDIA
2011-06-27: IBN Monthly Brief 06/2011
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 27 June 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
SA Economy at the Solstice
Municipal Elections 2011
How does the new Company Law affect my Business?
The Immigration Amendment Act – Our Concerns
The Walmart – Massmart Merger
The Property Market – What is really Cooking?
One Year after the FIFA Soccer Worldcup
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
4Ward-Design
4.EVENTS
Knysna Oyster Festival (1 – 10 July 2011)
Durban July (2 July 2011)
5.IBN AND SPORT
Exchange Rates on 27 June 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
SA Economy at the Solstice
Municipal Elections 2011
How does the new Company Law affect my Business?
The Immigration Amendment Act – Our Concerns
The Walmart – Massmart Merger
The Property Market – What is really Cooking?
One Year after the FIFA Soccer Worldcup
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
4Ward-Design
4.EVENTS
Knysna Oyster Festival (1 – 10 July 2011)
Durban July (2 July 2011)
5.IBN AND SPORT
2011-04-21: IBN Monthly Brief 04/2011
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 20 April 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
What's Up Doc SA?
„....Banks!!!“
The new Company Law comes into Effect
Immigration: IBN vs. Home Affairs
Immigration: “Response” by Home Affairs
Cape Town passes new Plumbing Compliance Bylaws
New Undersea Internet Cable lands in the Cape
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
BODYTEC – Your Time, Your Business
4.EVENTS
Wind Power Africa Conference (9 – 11 May 2011)
Three Province Golf Tour (18 – 22 May 2011)
5.IBN INTERNAL
Exchange Rates on 20 April 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
What's Up Doc SA?
„....Banks!!!“
The new Company Law comes into Effect
Immigration: IBN vs. Home Affairs
Immigration: “Response” by Home Affairs
Cape Town passes new Plumbing Compliance Bylaws
New Undersea Internet Cable lands in the Cape
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
BODYTEC – Your Time, Your Business
4.EVENTS
Wind Power Africa Conference (9 – 11 May 2011)
Three Province Golf Tour (18 – 22 May 2011)
5.IBN INTERNAL
2011-02-25: IBN Monthly Brief 02/2011
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 25 February 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
South Africa in 2011 – Quo Vadis?
State of the Nation Address by Zuma
Budget Speech by Finance Minister Gordhan for 2011/2012
BEE policies have to be addressed and amended
Recent Rand Development
The new Immigration Amendment Act
3.IBN INTERNAL
Exchange Rates on 25 February 2011
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Further Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
South Africa in 2011 – Quo Vadis?
State of the Nation Address by Zuma
Budget Speech by Finance Minister Gordhan for 2011/2012
BEE policies have to be addressed and amended
Recent Rand Development
The new Immigration Amendment Act
3.IBN INTERNAL
2010-10-31: IBN Monthly Brief 10/2010
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 31 October 2010
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Mid-Term Budget by Finance Minister
The „New Growth Path“
Chaos at Home Affairs
„Trading As“ Names for Companies
IBN Roadshow a success
„Dear Government“ Letter by Gareth Cliff
3.IBN OFFSHORE
UAE on Economic Rebound
4.IBN RECRUITMENT
Skilled Foreigners available and Interns needed
Exchange Rates on 31 October 2010
Exchange Rate towards the US Dollar over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Mid-Term Budget by Finance Minister
The „New Growth Path“
Chaos at Home Affairs
„Trading As“ Names for Companies
IBN Roadshow a success
„Dear Government“ Letter by Gareth Cliff
3.IBN OFFSHORE
UAE on Economic Rebound
4.IBN RECRUITMENT
Skilled Foreigners available and Interns needed
2010-08-14: IBN Monthly Brief 08/2010
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 14 August 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Review of the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup
South Africa after the World Cup
Post World Cup Opportunity Platform
News about Home Affairs
AMAZON Call Center arrives in Cape Town
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
baie nice Underwear
4.IBN MATTERS
Road Show Bavaria and Thuringia
CEO of IBN inducted as President of Rotary Club Noon Gun
Exchange Rates on 14 August 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Review of the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup
South Africa after the World Cup
Post World Cup Opportunity Platform
News about Home Affairs
AMAZON Call Center arrives in Cape Town
3.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
baie nice Underwear
4.IBN MATTERS
Road Show Bavaria and Thuringia
CEO of IBN inducted as President of Rotary Club Noon Gun
2010-06-06: IBN Monthly Brief 06/2010
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 6 June 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Ups and DOWNs – South Africa News
Let the Games begin!!!
Is there a prognosis for the Rand?
AGO Energy Team competes in African X Trail Run
3.IBN SOUTHERN AFRICA
German Businesses turning to Africa?
4.CHARITY OF THE MONTH
iThemba School Capricorn
5.EVENT PLANNER
6.IBN MATTERS
IBN Opportunity Platform Wind Energy
IBN opens Representation Office in Berlin
Exchange Rates on 6 June 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Ups and DOWNs – South Africa News
Let the Games begin!!!
Is there a prognosis for the Rand?
AGO Energy Team competes in African X Trail Run
3.IBN SOUTHERN AFRICA
German Businesses turning to Africa?
4.CHARITY OF THE MONTH
iThemba School Capricorn
5.EVENT PLANNER
6.IBN MATTERS
IBN Opportunity Platform Wind Energy
IBN opens Representation Office in Berlin
2010-04-04: IBN Monthly Brief 04/2010
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 4 April 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Quick Emerge from the Recession
The Social Economic Development Element in the BEE Scorecard
FIFA Soccer Worldcup 2010: things falling into place....
South Africa safer for British tourists than Spain, Thailand or Germany
3.IBN OFFSHORE
New Legal Framework for Offshore Companies in the UAE
4.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Immo Invest – Your Property Partner
5.IBN MATTERS
IBN Johannesburg has moved
Exchange Rates on 4 April 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Quick Emerge from the Recession
The Social Economic Development Element in the BEE Scorecard
FIFA Soccer Worldcup 2010: things falling into place....
South Africa safer for British tourists than Spain, Thailand or Germany
3.IBN OFFSHORE
New Legal Framework for Offshore Companies in the UAE
4.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Immo Invest – Your Property Partner
5.IBN MATTERS
IBN Johannesburg has moved
2010-02-28: IBN Monthly Brief 02/2010
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 28 February 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Budget Speech of Finance Minister
And 2010 will take place!
Do German Companies shy away from Africa?
News from our Immigration Departments
Eskom has been granted electricity price hikes
3.IBN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Important Changes in Simbabwe
4.BAR OF THE MONTH
O'Driscoll's – Irish Pub & Restaurant
5.IBN MATTERS
IBN Recruitment & Personnel has opened its doors
IBN Roadshow in Germany
Exchange Rates on 28 February 2010
Exchange Rate towards the Pound Sterling over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Budget Speech of Finance Minister
And 2010 will take place!
Do German Companies shy away from Africa?
News from our Immigration Departments
Eskom has been granted electricity price hikes
3.IBN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Important Changes in Simbabwe
4.BAR OF THE MONTH
O'Driscoll's – Irish Pub & Restaurant
5.IBN MATTERS
IBN Recruitment & Personnel has opened its doors
IBN Roadshow in Germany
2009-12-15: IBN Monthly Brief 12/2009
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 15 December 2009
Exchange Rate towards the Euro over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
South Africa between the years – Review of 2009
BBBEE gains importance for SMEs
Cape Town is read for 2010 kick-off! Are you?
Hidden Costs in pre-paid electricity from ESKOM
Work Permits in the Hospitality Industry
Pan-African Parliament
Christmas Presents – Last Minute Idea
3.IBN OFFSHORE
New Double Tax Agreement with the UAE
4.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
MyWage /Meusalario Southern Africa
5.GUESTHOUSE OF THE MONTH
Bezweni Guest Lodge
Exchange Rates on 15 December 2009
Exchange Rate towards the Euro over the last year
Economic Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
South Africa between the years – Review of 2009
BBBEE gains importance for SMEs
Cape Town is read for 2010 kick-off! Are you?
Hidden Costs in pre-paid electricity from ESKOM
Work Permits in the Hospitality Industry
Pan-African Parliament
Christmas Presents – Last Minute Idea
3.IBN OFFSHORE
New Double Tax Agreement with the UAE
4.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
MyWage /Meusalario Southern Africa
5.GUESTHOUSE OF THE MONTH
Bezweni Guest Lodge
2009-11-12: IBN Monthly Brief 11/2009
1.SOUTH AFRICA INDEX
Exchange Rates on 8 November 2009
Exchange Rate towards the Euro over the last year
Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Renewable Energies gain momentum in South Africa
Mid Term Budget Speech brought surprises
Lights, Camera, Action!
Strategic Partnership of IBN with Pam Golding Hospitality
RICA – Cellphone Registration in South Africa
3.IBN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Botswana – Potential for Tourism and Renewable Energy
4.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Exclusive Tanks – Design and Building of Fish Tanks
5.GUESTHOUSE OF THE MONTH
Kumbaya House – West Beach
6.IBN INTERNAL
New employees with IBN
Exchange Rates on 8 November 2009
Exchange Rate towards the Euro over the last year
Indicators
2.CURRENT ISSUES
Renewable Energies gain momentum in South Africa
Mid Term Budget Speech brought surprises
Lights, Camera, Action!
Strategic Partnership of IBN with Pam Golding Hospitality
RICA – Cellphone Registration in South Africa
3.IBN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Botswana – Potential for Tourism and Renewable Energy
4.BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Exclusive Tanks – Design and Building of Fish Tanks
5.GUESTHOUSE OF THE MONTH
Kumbaya House – West Beach
6.IBN INTERNAL
New employees with IBN
2009-09-30: IBN Monthly Brief 09/2009
Index South Africa
Exchange Rates
Euro to Rand History over the past 12 months
Economic Indicators
Current Issues
Julius Malema – Maker and Shaker or Shaken and Made?
Inflation down, Interest Rates unchanged
Public Transport: The new Rapid Transit Bus System
SA Crime “uniquely violent”
News from IBN’s Immigration Departments
South Africa launches first Electric Car
Events
Automotive Industry Conference
Live Jazz at Wilderer
China Africa Business Summit
Personal Matters
IBN offers new banking platform
Exchange Rates
Euro to Rand History over the past 12 months
Economic Indicators
Current Issues
Julius Malema – Maker and Shaker or Shaken and Made?
Inflation down, Interest Rates unchanged
Public Transport: The new Rapid Transit Bus System
SA Crime “uniquely violent”
News from IBN’s Immigration Departments
South Africa launches first Electric Car
Events
Automotive Industry Conference
Live Jazz at Wilderer
China Africa Business Summit
Personal Matters
IBN offers new banking platform
2009-08-28: IBN Monthly Brief 08/2009
Index Exchange Rates
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
Z + Z = 200 | Zuma and Zille 100 days in Office
Replacement of South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor
Surprise Rate Cut
PR Conditions are important!
One Euro still too Expensive?
Update on Immigration matters
Zambia – Off to a good start
National Arts Festival 2009
Personal Matters
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
Z + Z = 200 | Zuma and Zille 100 days in Office
Replacement of South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor
Surprise Rate Cut
PR Conditions are important!
One Euro still too Expensive?
Update on Immigration matters
Zambia – Off to a good start
National Arts Festival 2009
Personal Matters
2009-06-30: IBN Monthly Brief 06/2009
Index Exchange Rates
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
South Africa goes Zuma!
Zuma’s State of the Nation Address
“Siyabonga – Thank you South Africa!”
Turning point for South African economy?
New important Acts
News from the Emirates
Cabinet brouhaha widens cracks in Zimbabwe’s unity government
Business of the month: Effective Management (Pty) Ltd.
National Arts Festival 2009
First German representative office of IBN Consulting & Immigration in Hamburg
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
South Africa goes Zuma!
Zuma’s State of the Nation Address
“Siyabonga – Thank you South Africa!”
Turning point for South African economy?
New important Acts
News from the Emirates
Cabinet brouhaha widens cracks in Zimbabwe’s unity government
Business of the month: Effective Management (Pty) Ltd.
National Arts Festival 2009
First German representative office of IBN Consulting & Immigration in Hamburg
2009-04-30: IBN Monthly Brief 04/2009
Index Exchange Rates
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
South Africa has voted!
African countries offer higher return on investments than expected
Renewable Energy to go ahead
FIFA: More than 1.6 Million tickets ordered
New major Dubai investment in South Africa
Zimbabwe: New prospects to invest
Business of the month: White Lion Lodge
Lions Rugby Tour of South Africa in 2009
Paper slammed over SA article - Reaction to an article in “Der Spiegel”
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
South Africa has voted!
African countries offer higher return on investments than expected
Renewable Energy to go ahead
FIFA: More than 1.6 Million tickets ordered
New major Dubai investment in South Africa
Zimbabwe: New prospects to invest
Business of the month: White Lion Lodge
Lions Rugby Tour of South Africa in 2009
Paper slammed over SA article - Reaction to an article in “Der Spiegel”
2009-02-26: IBN Monthly Brief 02/2009
Index Exchange Rates
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
Summary Budget Speech Trevor Manual
South Africa – Immigration vs Brain Drain
Drastic drop in Interest Rate
Election Date 2009 determined
Tsvangirai Sworn in as Zimbabwe’s New Prime Minister
Impact of the Worldwide Financial Crises on Dubai
Exclusive Delegation to South Africa / May 2009
Swiss Financial Consulting, Credit Suisse, SAMI AG and IBN Consulting donate R 10 000
Byrone Sawyer – New Colleague at IBN’s Immigration Department
Development Euro Rand last 12 months
Summary Budget Speech Trevor Manual
South Africa – Immigration vs Brain Drain
Drastic drop in Interest Rate
Election Date 2009 determined
Tsvangirai Sworn in as Zimbabwe’s New Prime Minister
Impact of the Worldwide Financial Crises on Dubai
Exclusive Delegation to South Africa / May 2009
Swiss Financial Consulting, Credit Suisse, SAMI AG and IBN Consulting donate R 10 000
Byrone Sawyer – New Colleague at IBN’s Immigration Department
2008-12-24: IBN Monthly Brief 12/2008
Exchange rates as per 15th December 2008
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the last 12 months
2008 is coming to an End
City an Investment Paradise
Cheap broadband for Africa - Seacom undersea cable
Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) launched
AECI's Heartland bets R900m on an upturn in the property market
Ministry officials in South Africa unable - but guarantee for employment
SA wins high international rating for its tax reforms
Statutory duty - Annual Returns for close corporation
Mugabe arrested Cholera
The downturn hits Dubai
Cucina Design - kitchen, furniture design, project management
IBN Newsletter
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the last 12 months
2008 is coming to an End
City an Investment Paradise
Cheap broadband for Africa - Seacom undersea cable
Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) launched
AECI's Heartland bets R900m on an upturn in the property market
Ministry officials in South Africa unable - but guarantee for employment
SA wins high international rating for its tax reforms
Statutory duty - Annual Returns for close corporation
Mugabe arrested Cholera
The downturn hits Dubai
Cucina Design - kitchen, furniture design, project management
IBN Newsletter
2008-11-03: IBN Monthly Brief 11/2008
Exchange rates as per 03 November 2008
Wechselkurse per 03. November 2008
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the last 12 months
ANC rebels to form new party
Helen Zille - Mayor World Award 2008
Medicine instead of garlic
Automotive Production and Development Programme
FIFA happy with 2010 security
Ruling party leads in Zambia's election
Angola
Essential Consulting - Marketing - PR - Events
GLOBAL TAX AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES - from a South African perspective
dafrikanischen Perspektive
The art of possibilty
Wechselkurse per 03. November 2008
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the last 12 months
ANC rebels to form new party
Helen Zille - Mayor World Award 2008
Medicine instead of garlic
Automotive Production and Development Programme
FIFA happy with 2010 security
Ruling party leads in Zambia's election
Angola
Essential Consulting - Marketing - PR - Events
GLOBAL TAX AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES - from a South African perspective
dafrikanischen Perspektive
The art of possibilty
2008-09-02: IBN Monthly Brief 09/2008
Exchange rates as per 02nd September 2009
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the last 12 months
Criminal Justice System
Economic growth in South Africa continues
It is Africa's turn now
Confidence in Cape Town's World Cup
Economical Prospects
ASARA Wine Estate
Rodin comes to Stellenbosch
IBN Southern Africa
Andreas Krensel is representing South Africa
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the last 12 months
Criminal Justice System
Economic growth in South Africa continues
It is Africa's turn now
Confidence in Cape Town's World Cup
Economical Prospects
ASARA Wine Estate
Rodin comes to Stellenbosch
IBN Southern Africa
Andreas Krensel is representing South Africa
2008-08-04: IBN Monthly Brief 08/2008
Exchange rates as per 4th August 2008
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the past 12 months
The weather forecast for World Cup 2010
New investment incentive EIP
Major construction projects all on track
Renewable Energies in South Africa
Global Tax and Investment Strategies Seminar
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the past 12 months
The weather forecast for World Cup 2010
New investment incentive EIP
Major construction projects all on track
Renewable Energies in South Africa
Global Tax and Investment Strategies Seminar
2008-06-06: IBN Monthly Brief 06/2008
South Africa is embarrassed
South African Business schools ranked top class
Enterprise Growth Programme (EGP) 12 May 2008
R20m to upgrade CT's Grand Parade
CT still cheap in global terms
Home Affairs breaks ID record
Third of workers mull emigration
Wind energy farm will help solve power crisis
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the past 24 months
Exchange rate as per June 6th 2008
Upcoming events
South African Business schools ranked top class
Enterprise Growth Programme (EGP) 12 May 2008
R20m to upgrade CT's Grand Parade
CT still cheap in global terms
Home Affairs breaks ID record
Third of workers mull emigration
Wind energy farm will help solve power crisis
Development of the Euro to the Rand within the past 24 months
Exchange rate as per June 6th 2008
Upcoming events