The recent Grant Thornton International Business Report clearly indicates a scarcity of women in leadership positions in South Africa, with 78% overall male leadership. Coupled with the upcoming Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, which requires the achievement of at least 50% representation and participation of women in all decision-making structures, male business leaders may be forgiven for scratching their heads in bewilderment as to where these adequately qualified women are.

In line with Anglo American’s drive to work with government on shared goals and objectives, the company is partnering with the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO) in hosting the fifth annual BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Summit.

Funding and concerted support from Anglo American’s enterprise development arm, Zimele, has considerably aided the growth and development of a steel construction company in Middleburg, Mpumalanga.

Several international and South African stars performing at this year’s Cape Town International Jazz Festival will join forces with the festival organiser, espAfrika, to present a series of master classes on 5 and 6 April 2013.

One of Aurecon’s key values is working to build a vibrant and brighter future for all. The group and its staff embrace the philosophy of giving back to the community by encouraging proactive involvement in Aurecon Cares, the group’s corporate social investment programme.