I would like to extend a warm welcome to you to the opening of the 15th session of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Board of Governors meeting. As former President Mbeki said at the inauguration of the Cape Town component of the ICGEB last year, "the ICGEB is an eminent example of how humanity can put together limited individual resources within nation states to create a substantial international force for the good".
Joule is a six seater MPV (multi purpose vehicle) designed by Optimal Energy in association with legendary South African born automotive designer, Keith Helfet. Optimal Energy was capitalised with a R50 million investment from the Innovation Fund (IF), an instrument of the Department of Science and Technology. The current shareholders in Optimal Energy comprise executive management, the IF and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
Master of Ceremonies and Director-General of IASP, Mr Luis Sanz; Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka; Gauteng Premier, Mr Mbhazima Shilowa; Prof.