Dear Madam Speaker

In terms of section 65(1)(a) and (2) of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999), as amended, the Minister must table in Parliament Annual Report and Financial Statements within six months after the end of the financial year to which those statements relate. As the financial year of Arivia.kom ended 31 March 2004, the Annual Report and Financial Statements must be tabled in Parliament not later than 30 September 2004.

Unfortunately Arivia.kom is unable to table their report on the said date, due to unforeseen governance approval, printing and logistical problems.

This written explanation is submitted in terms of section 65(2)(a) of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) setting out reasons for the delay.

Please accept my sincere apology.

Yours sincerely