*  *  *  The Chairman of the SADC ICT Forum, Mr Paulo Maculuve The Executive Director, Corporate Services The ICT Directors from the SADC Central Banks Representatives of Hardware and Software Suppliers Members of the Press Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen On behalf of the Governor, who is not able to be with us this morning due to other prior engagements, I am pleased to warmly welcome all of you here today.
I would most especially like to extend a special welcome to our distinguished delegates from sister central banks within the SADC region. I would also like to recognize representatives of hardware and software suppliers who are amongst us this morning.