MTN GROUP LIMITED - MTN APPOINTS NEW BOARD MEMBER
MTN Group Limited ("the company")
(formerly M-Cell Limited)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1994/009584/06
Share Code: MTN
ISIN Code: ZAE000042164
The MTN Group Limited (formerly M-Cell Limited) ("MTN") announced today that
Alan Van Biljon has been appointed to the Board of Directors as an independent
Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. This appointment is
in terms of the Board`s objective of appointing top calibre non-executives. Van
Biljon`s appointment takes effect 1st November 2002.
Van Biljon has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University of Natal, a Master
of Business Administration Degree from the University of Cape Town and is a
Member of the Natal Institute of Chartered Accountants. In 1969 he served his
articles with Deloittes in Durban, he then proceeded to take up several
prominent Group Financial Director positions including Sun International and
Wooltru, and for the last five years as Group Financial Director for the
Standard Bank Group.
Johnnic Chairman and MTN Group Director, Cyril Ramaphosa, said: "We look forward
to Alan`s valued support and wish him every success in his appointment."
Ends.
Issued by Yvonne Muthien, GE: Corporate Affairs, MTN
For further information contact:
Pearl Majola: Corporate Affairs, MTN 083 212 2459
Sarah Chapman: Kilimanjaro Communications 083 200 3020
Date: 31/10/2002 05:57:22 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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