NEW APPOINTMENT TO DISCOVERY BOARD
Sindi Zilwa has been appointed non-executive director of Discovery, effective on
20 February 2003.
Ms Zilwa is the chief executive officer of the accounting firm Nkonki Pierce and
chairman of Sikhona Financial Advisors (Pty) Ltd, the firm`s financial planning
division. She is also a member of several boards and committees, including the
Public Accountants and Auditors Board. Ms Zilwa became the second black woman
Chartered Accountant in South Africa in 1990. She again made history in 1995
after co-founding an accounting firm which a year later merged into Nkonki Sizwe
Ntsaluba, the first black accounting firm in South Africa.
A Certified Financial Planner (IFP-SA), Ms Zilwa`s other qualifications include
BCompt Hons, CTA, CA, Advanced Taxation Certificate (Unisa) and Advanced Diploma
in Financial Planning (UOFS).
Ms Zilwa has been nominated for a number of prestigious awards, including South
Africa`s Businesswoman of the Year, and has been named one of the Top 20
Business People and Top 10 Business Personalities in the country.
Adrian Gore, CEO of Discovery said, "I believe that Ms Zilwa`s business acumen
and entrepreneurial spirit will add huge value to the Discovery Board."
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Rosemary Renton/Hans Venter
Corporate Communications Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Tel: (011) 783-8926 Fax: (011) 783-7608
E-mail: hansv@corpcom.co.za
On behalf of: Adrian Gore - CEO
Discovery
Contact: (011) 529-2888
Date: 20 February 2003
THYS BOTHA APPOINTED AS DISCOVERY COMPANY SECRETARY
Thys Botha, was appointed to the Discovery Board. He will act as company
secretary, effective 20 February 2003. Mr Botha has a BCompt Degree.
Ends.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Rosemary Renton/Hans Venter
Corporate Communications Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Tel: (011) 783-8926 Fax: (011) 783-7608
E-mail: hansv@corpcom.co.za
On behalf of: Adrian Gore - CEO
Discovery
Contact: (011) 529-2888
Date: 20 February 2003
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