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Company Profile ..............................................................................................................

Company Overview .........................................................................................................

Nature of business ............................................................................................................ Solutions and Services ..................................................................................................... Our approach ....................................................................................................................

Principles and Values ....................................................................................................... Skills transfer ...................................................................................................................

Competitive edge ............................................................................................................. Employment equity .......................................................................................................... Elimination of Unfair Discrimination ..............................................................................

Affirmative Action Measures .......................................................................................... Principles..........................................................................................................................

Duties of the Manager Responsible for Employment Equity Plans ................................ Consultation with Employees ..........................................................................................

The Employment Equity Analysis ................................................................................... Employment Equity Plan .................................................................................................

Review of Employment Policies and Practices ............................................................... Confidentiality .................................................................................................................

Alliances and Partnerships ............................................................................................... Redundancy.................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

Company Overview COM IT Technologies is an integrated technology solutions provider that has the ability to cover all disciplines in and around the Information, Communications and Telecommunication sector. We are fully licensed by ICASA for communication services and Infrastructure network installation.

Nature of business Our company’s main business is the provision of tailor made integrated technology based solutions. Our solutions and services cover most small to medium or large company as well as public sector requirements. We have developed a technology based solutions that will deliver broadband connectivity that would allow for just about any technology-based solutions to operate on. Com.IT is also providing additional services such as:

- VoIP and Pabx services & support - Wimax wireless broadband - Broadband Internet Access - Optic fibre installation & support - Data and Website Hosting - Managed Data Services - Microwave point to point links - Faxmail - Domain Services - Computer hardware / Sftware support & maintenance - VPN - Managed Voice Services - ICT Support Services including Cabling & networking installation & support - Supply, installation and maintenance of Computer Hardwares and Softwares

Solutions and Services Given our combined history and experience in various parts of the ICT sector we are positive about our customer needs and what high level service means to large-scale operations. Organisations value service providers who anticipate their needs, who proactively provide services and solutions, and whose primary goals are to assist clients retain highest quality

standards for their customers and economic growth to the utmost potential.

Our approach In all our assignments we commit to, and work on the basis of a tested, dynamic and structured approach. We establish and prioritise the goals of our clients. We set roles and responsibilities for all people involved in an assignment. We establish risks and identify potential problem areas. We conduct a clear project plan, including a communication and change management strategy and plan. Where appropriate, we adopt an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach, which has proved immensely beneficial to many clients. We build solutions that take into account at all levels:

The nature and importance of the problems or challenges to be resolved.

Alternatives for their solutions

Speed at which tasks require completion We build solutions that are understandable and create a path that allows for easy acceptance and ongoing support that would follow in completing an assignment.

Principles and Values Developing a special relationship with our clients forms the core of our working relationships. Our engagement with clients rests on our core values namely:

HIGH INTEGRETY

PROFESSIONALISM

EXCELLENCE

PERSONAL ATTENTION

PRACTICAL ADVICE

POSITIVE SOLUTIONS

EMPOWERMENT We utilise and integrate the model that addresses strategy, technology, operations, resources and projects that best meet our clients requirements, policies and future goals. Skills transfer Given the nature of technology advancements we, whenever it is appropriate,advise that our clients personnel work with our project teams as much as possible to ensure a high level of on the job training and skills transfer. There are important benefits from having staff that are educated with regard the organisational strategies to best support the goals and objectives thereof. The commitment from clients who take part in assignments enhances the likelihood of an effective and sustainable implementation, which in turn delivers a productive working environment.

Competitive edge We have dedicated, energetic, visionary, and highly skilled and well-trained teams whom are experts in various areas of the solutions we take great pride in delivering. Our team consists of business analysts, accountants, HR specialists, trainers, development and industry specialists continuously researching and developing tailor made solutions that keep our clients ahead of the rest. We are complete end-end solution providers within our market area and ensure single point of contact with technical account managers per customer, which means an always “ON” support structure.

Employment equity As an equal opportunity employer the company is committed to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of appropriate employment equity programs in order to eliminate any possibility of unfair discrimination and to ensure equitable representation of black people, women, youth and disabled people in all occupational categories in the company.

This policy is intended to guide the company in striving to achieve the aims of the Employment Equity Act whilst acting in the best interest of all our customers, shareholders and employees.

Elimination of Unfair Discrimination

The company takes steps to promote equal opportunity in the workplace by eliminating unfair

discrimination in any employment policy or practice and by removing any discriminatory barriers

to employment or promotion. Unacceptable grounds for discrimination include: Race, ethnic or

social origin, language, gender, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility and sexual

orientation.

Empowerment Policy Measures

The company strive to implement plans to ensure that suitably qualified young female professionals/people including the disabled groups have equal employment opportunities and are equitably represented in all occupational categories and levels in the workforce. We also offer further training to our staff.

Principles

The company attempt to balance profitability, productivity, quality and other key company strategies in the pursuance of social responsibility policy.

The company will involve employees from across all occupational categories and from the designated groups (black people, women, youth and people with disabilities as defined by the Employment Equity Act) as well as non-designated groups in consultations on the development, implementation and monitoring of employment equity programs.

Employment Equity will become a key result area against which all managers will be measured.

The company will not terminate the services of any employee in the non-designated group solely for the purpose of creating a vacancy in which to appoint a member of the designated groups.

The Managing Director will take overall accountability for the implementation and revision of the employment equity policy. A specific Manager will however be assigned to manage the implementation and monitoring of the actual plans.(Industrial Relations Manager)

An internal dispute resolution system shall be agreed with the Employment Equity Forum in order not to jeopardize the process of analysis and planning. The Human Resources Department shall be responsible for ensuring good communication on all aspects of the process to all employees.

Line management accountability will be clearly defined and the Employment Equity Manager will monitor progress on a monthly basis.

Duties of the Manager Responsible for Employment Equity Plans

The manager, who shall be assigned by the Managing Director to ensure that employment equity is

achieved in the workplace, will have the following duties:

Preparation and implementation of employment equity analysis

Collection of all employment data received from the analysis

Identification of discriminatory or potentially discriminatory practices and development of plans to eliminate such practices.

Co-ordination of recruitment strategies to achieve compliance with the employment equity policy.

Preparation of statutory reports.

Managing the consultation process.

Monitoring employment equity throughout the workplace.

Providing periodic reports on progress against the plans.

Ensuring compliance with the Employment Equity Act.

Consultation with Employees

The company shall form an employment equity forum representative of the following groups:

All occupational categories

Designated groups Non designated groups

Union members

Non - union members

The Company shall consult with the employment Equity forum on the following matters:

The conduct of the employment equity analysis

The preparation and the implementation of the employment equity plans

The submission of any progress reports required by the Employment Equity Act.

The Employment Equity Analysis

An analysis shall be conducted of all employment policies and procedures in order to identify barriers that

adversely affect people from designated groups. A profile will be developed of the company’s workforce

within the different occupational categories and levels in order to determine the degree of under-

representation of employees from the designated groups in such categories and levels.

Consultation with the employment equity forum shall take place throughout the analysis phase. The

company may utilize a team of employees from the employment equity forum or independent consultants

to conduct the analysis.

Employment Equity Plan

The company shall in consultation with the employment equity forum compile plans to achieve all the

objectives of employment equity. The plans shall comply with the requirements of the Employment Equity

Act and any regulations or codes of good practice, which may be published in this regard. Plans shall be

displayed on the notice boards for the information of all employees.

Review of Employment Policies and Practices

The company shall review all existing policies, practices and procedures with a view to their effect on the

successful implementation of employment equity. Specific attention will be given to the following areas:

Recruitment policies Training and development policies Remuneration practices Other conditions of employment Discipline

Confidentiality We have strict policies and practices regarding the confidentiality of our clients’ private and privileged information, and any sensitive opinions expressed by any person or party.

Alliances and Partnerships Our country and International affiliations and alliances enable us to access, develop and utilise state of the art technologies that are internationally accepted and methodologies that are proven approaches that ensure the successful and satisfactory completion of all assignments.

Broadband Business Model

TECHNICAL PLAN Com IT is in a favorable position in that we already have networks rolled out in Polokwane with International relationships in place for Navini Wimax latest edition equipment with voice codecs incorporated within the network architecture to offer services as required by its market. Com IT is being formed in South Africa at a time when there’s a vast choice of technologies that can be used to serve our target market however few proven in both Urban and Rural areas. Market segmentation is critical in positioning Com IT. The envisaged market is segmented as follows:

a) Residential Urban b) Residential Rural c) SOHO d) Corporate e) Public places

The acquired technology platform will provide for multi-service access platforms. As such, the following services will be offered:

A. Broadband Internet data access B. Internet Protocol Telephony (VoiP)

This will facilitate a broad range of services including

a) Video a. Distance Learning b. Telemedicine

c. Surveillance and security (CCTV)

b) Fax c) Wholesale data (Internet cafes, hotspots etc) d) Public services

a. Directory enquiries b. Emergency services c. Time, weather, directions etc

e) Virtual private networks f) Pre-paid and post paid services

a. voice and data services b. water and electricity services

g) Toll-free services h) Private Branch Exchange services i) Call center solutions j) Intelligent network services (for municipalities etc) k) Community service phones

The above services (amongst others) will determine the technology used to provide access (last mile) so as to ensure quality of service at all times. The services stated above dictate that a universal next generation network (NGN) be deployed. Figure 1: (Diagram of WiMax Network) This model serves to separate switching and routing and universal access from call control and service application. The universal access provides multi-service access. Universal gateways provide access and connectivity between different networks. Underlying all these is a reliable transport network and an overall network management system. Traditional network operators the world over, have always relied on the provision of different services based on different service platforms. In other words, voice was provided on a voice network and data provided for on a different platform. The proposed network architecture demonstrates that multiple services can be offered on one platform. Network operators today are implementing plans to converge their voice and data networks This also helps in making use of spare capacity from one network that was previously not available to a particular service. Frequency Requirements Proposed frequency spectrum use: COM IT operated by us would be a fixed wireless network, meaning that, although this will be a fixed network, we would like data mobility to be available to our subscriber base. This also means that although the core is fixed, the access will be a combination of both fixed and wireless. Wireless technology in the access will provide us an opportunity to reach our potential customer base quicker, therefore affording us a shorter time to market our services. The 3.5GHz band is a popular part of the spectrum for fixed wireless access technologies in urban, sub-urban and town/village scenarios. 2.6GHz and 5.7 to 5.8GHz frequencies are also desirable and appropriate for fixed wireless solutions connectivity. Spectrum efficiency We believe that the South African spectrum is currently well managed by the regulator ICASA. We however feel that the Regulator must put in place ways and mechanisms to make sure that there is maximum spectrum efficiency.

Spectrum availability Com IT are already an approved license reseller for Spice Telecom who have a national license in the 2.5 to 2.6Ghz Band. This is a Multi Media license under the Sentech spectrum.

Redundancy All equipment used by the Com IT will be fully redundant to ensure full service availability at all times. This means that redundant network systems will be used for all layers of the network as shown in figure 1. The call control layer will also ensure that alternative network routes are used in case certain parts of the network are not available. We will also ensure that the equipment sourced has enough intelligence to monitor and take proactive action to prevent a network catastrophe. System capacity The network elements used by the COM IT will be dimensioned in such a way that each network element will be able to handle any load type. Each network element in any particular area will be dimensioned according to that area’s traffic requirements. Traffic monitoring mechanisms will be employed to fully monitor any traffic growths. Monitored busy hour traffic will be used to determine system availability at all times. System flexibility The equipment sourced by COM IT will be highly flexible to provide for changing network requirements. The equipment will be highly flexible and scalable. It will be ensured that changing network environments will be easily configurable, changeable and implemented. Initial capacity and capabilities for expansion of capacity The proposed network design will start small and grow as the demand for network services rises. The network will be monitored from a centralised management platform and any growth in service demand will easily be noticed and corrective action quickly implemented. Air interfaces: Air interfaces will be required at two levels/layers of the network. These are the transport layer and universal access layer as depicted in figure 1. The required interfaces will incorporate point-to-point and 2. point-to-multipoint. These interfaces will be provided via satellite, microwave technology and for the access, Wimax. Security The security features for the operation of the network nodes in open computer networks are grouped into the following categories:

Network security (IP Security at TCP/IP networks)

Equipment security mechanisms

File protection

Protection during file transfer

Data access protection

Alarm reporting Quality of Service (QoS) The issue of QoS is very crucial to the proposed network architecture based on. The core of the network is a reliable switching and routing layer, based on the Internet protocol (IP). QoS is rucial for the success of voice over IP (VoIP). Subscribers will not accept worse quality than the TDM quality, which they already know. Running voice over data networks puts high demands on the packet networks. The end-to-end quality of speech in VoIP depends on the QoS in the IP backbone and on the used quality of the media gateway or access gateway. The end-to-end delay from one subscriber to the other is the most important factor for speech quality. According to the ITU-T G.114 standard a delay of below 90ms is acceptable to the human ear. We will ensure that sourced equipment will comply with other QoS standards. Not only QoS is the issue in the core, but also in the access. The problem in the access is the limited bandwidth is available. Therefore specific mechanisms are needed to assure that the bandwidth for voice is guaranteed. It will be our duty as a national operator to ensure that the voice quality is of acceptable standards. Interconnection The success of the COM IT network will also rely heavily on the interconnect agreements it has with incumbent network operators. COM IT will enter into negotiations with Telkom, Vodacom, MTN and Cell C as soon as the license is issued and the regulator as made provision for VAN’s and PTN’s to Interconnect. We have noted that Telkom was instrumental in ensuring that the mobile operators succeeded by offering discounts in interconnection fees. It is also hoped that the COM IT will not be discriminated against by any of the incumbents, that adequate mechanisms are in place to monitor the need for additional capacity to always ensure service availability.

OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

The founders of ComIT have joined forces on a 50/50% shareholding with Limpopo based black owned company – BBT Holdings (Pty) Ltd and some national and international key experts to exploit opportunities in the South African telecoms market. Together, they represent a complementary mixture of entrepreneurs, marketers and telecommunications professionals. The shareholding is currently held at 70/30 with BBT Holdings owned by Mosena Family being majority shareholder.

Senior Management Team SG Mosena : Executive Chairman Professional Engineering & City Design Consultant MSc.Econ; MBA & MCRP Head of Limpopo and Gauteng Offices & Director – Finance & Admin Former de facto Director General of Limpopo Provincial Administration (1992-1995) having being appointed by both the CODESA through the Transitional Executive Council to manage and co-ordinate the transition from apartheid to the new dispensation.

1. BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

Executive Chairperson: Dux Consulting Engineers & DCE Town Planners

Director: Minaco (Pty) Ltd

Director: Marlin Minerals Holding

Director: Palala Resources (Pty) Ltd SA

Director: Limpopo Platinum (Pty) Holding (Pty) Ltd

Director: Borala Mining (Pty) Ltd

Director: Civildev (Pty) Ltd

Partner and Director: Com.IT Technologies (Pty) Ltd

Board member: Limpopo Operating Licensing Board

2. EDUCATIONAL / SKILLS ACQUIRED AND/OR PURSUED

Engineering & City Planning and Design Professional

H.Dip.in Development Planning - WITS

MSc. City and Regional Planning - UCT

MSc. Economics (Regional Development Planning) - UK : Wales

MBA ( Specialised in Financing of the SMEs) - UNILIM

LLB – (Corporate Law) – currently pursuing - UNISA 3. CURRENT COMMUNITY/ORGANISATIONAL POSITIONS

Vice President of BBC- Black Business Council

Former National Secretary General of NAFCOC – Business Chamber

Member of Provincial Economic Transformation Committee

NEC of SANCO National

President of SAMEC – NAFCOC Mining Sector & BBC Affiliate

Patron of MBA Programme at University of Limpopo

Board member of various companies

Member of SABTACO

4. AWARDS RECEIVED

1988/9: Awarded ANC Scholarship to study Economics in UK

1993: Awarded ANC Certificate in Local Government and Governance

1997: Awarded Housing Person of the Year - Limpopo

2002: Awarded MBA Top Student Award by the combined University Limpopo/ Pretoria Frederick Byleveldt (40), (Limpopo Polokwane Office) Former Director – Operations . Frik a founding member brings a wealth of knowledge and over 18 years of experience to his Technical and Operational management role at ComIT. He is responsible for implementing a network architecture and operational direction for ComIT’s sales efforts to be simple and streamlined. Mr Byleveldt’s technical expertise started with ten years microwave and transmission environment where he installed, commissioned and maintainedTDMA, CDMA, DECT, Long range Digital and Analogue Microwave systems from 2Mbit up to 565Mbit. He also specialised in Broadcast TV and monitoring systems. Frik is highly skilled project manager for network design and rollout including a 62000 line DECT rollout for Telkom. In 1997 he was head hunted to be a National high level support Engineer for Lucent Technoloies where he managed up to 180 installation teams that rolled out a Metropolitan level broadband access and voice service that stretched across most of the country down to the last mile including Customer premises equipments. Whilst at Lecent Technologies, he managed and supported

Egypt TDMA networks with a client base in excess of 120 000 subscribers. Frik was a project leader for numerous type approval lab testing for the new products and legacy network integration systems. During this period, he attended numerous international training seminars, supported pre sales technology programs and became an international Lucent Certified Trainer on Wireless networks and protocols. From 2000 to 2002, he was contracted to Telkom upgrading TDMA networks and Swing Wireless Local Loop networks and thereafter contracted himself to a Nigerian Technology Support Company for skills development and support where he subsequently took over all technology related elements for the Oil Company Shell. He is now a full time acting managing director of ComIT. He has also achieved a national Telecommunication Diploma in 1990 from Telkom Technology College SA. Mr. Mathibela Selepe / Kirby (41), Gauteng Sandton Office) Associate /advisors – JV Partners Mr. Patrick Kirby is an established Telecoms Engineer certified most recently by Lucent Technologies as a Systems Engineer and International trainer. Patrick is highly skilled in the Voice and Data technology sector specialising in IP and TDM systems operating in Wired and Wireless environments. He started his career with ten years with Telkom where he gained a wealth of knowledge in the transmission and access layers of telecoms experiencing the highest level of system training whilst obtaining a National Diploma in Telecom Electronics. After Telkom Patrick was head hunted to start a technical department for a vehicle tracking company Data Track that was installing a vehicle tracking and locating network. Whilst there, he worked with helicopter manufacturers to mount one of the first Doppler tracking devices on an aircraft. However, it was at Lucent where he gained vast knowledge and exposure to global networks and high level support structures. For four years Patrick excelled in the building, developing and strategising global support structures and customer technology management, he quickly cemented himself in the technology research and training environment where he re-wrote Engineering training manuals and delivered the knowledge to various languages throughout the globe. Patrick is highly skilled in training delivery and ability to communicate high level information to anyone. From 2001 to 2003 Patrick looked after support for the Africa region. He has consulted and supported trading banks like RMB, Investec, Merryl Lynch, Standard Chartered Bank and many others for SAAB Grintek. From 2003 to 2005 Patrick was head hunted for an International Telecoms company Midas Telecom to build and develop an International call carrier department that achieved targets of £4Million per annum. He is also worked with Spice Telecom looking after all deployment of Wimax based networks and a 7500 client carrier grade voice network.. Currently Patrick is employed full time with ComIT.

Ms Nthabiseng Mosena (Youth): Polokwane/Johannesburg Offices Director – Technical and Youth Devt. She has been actively involved in youth development programs focussing on the Youth and technology. Her first enrolment at University of Witwatersrand was BSc. Electrical Engineering ( specialising in Communication). B.Arch – University of Witwatersrand in RSA BEng (Hon) in Civil & Structural Engineering – University of Sheffield in UK MSc in Civil Engineering with Project Management – University of Leeds in UK Certificate in Project Management – DML College in RSA She is a business woman and a director of many companies. She is a member of Youth League and SAWIMA

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Craig Dean (36) - Director, Strategy Development Based in Johannesburg, SA, Mr. Dean is a founding member of the Company. He is involved in all

strategic design, operational and legislative matters pertaining to the technical direction for the successful

rollout of voice and data networks. Mr. Dean brings to the Company a vast array of development,

deployment and maintenance experience of telecoms equipment and IT systems on an international scale.

From 2004 to 2006, Mr. Dean was Managing Director and Head of Operations for South African and

African markets for Midas Telecom, Midas SA, a division of Midas Telecom, UK, which was formed in

1996 and specializes in the Telecoms and IT industry. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Dean initiated an

International Development strategy for Molapo Technologies, a South African company, which specializes

in the research, development and repair of telecoms equipment. During this period, he grew sales from

inception to R250 million per annum and negotiated service level agreements with numerous multi-national

firms, such as: T-Mobile, Deutsch Telecom, AT&T and France Telecom. Mr. Dean’s broad range of

technical capabilities were honed with the provision of system-certified training and network engineering at

Lucent Technologies. From 1996 to 2001, he provided high-level technical support on Voice switching,

P2P digital microwave, PMP CDMA (Code Division Multiplexing Access) and TDMA (Time Division

Multiplexing Access), Internet Protocol broadcasting Television systems, GSM Architecture and Planning

of Broadband IP networks. As an Apprentice and subsequent post qualifications working at Telkom SA for

seven years from 1989 to 1996, Mr. Dean developed in-depth skills with: (1) Switching Systems, such as:

certification SS7 (Signal Switching level 7) interconnect switching and electromechanical switching, (2)

Transmission Systems, such as: installation, commission and support of P2P microwave for GSM networks

and fibre optic installation and planning, and (3) Access Technologies, such as: PMP wireless access

solutions and P2P wireless solutions. Mr. Dean graduated from the Oxford Brooks School of Business UK,

with diplomas in Business Management, High Certification for Strategic Project Management, Customer

Relationship Management, and Electronics.

Business Address: BORALA OFFICE PARK, 92 Biccard Avenue, Polokwane, 0699. Contacts Frick 082 867 0177 / Mosena 0824551016 /083645 5589 015 2988 950 sgmosena@boralamining.co.za