Speaker of the National Assembly, in terms of section 65(2)(a) of the Public

Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No 1 of 1999), explaining the delay in

the tabling of the Annual Report of Arivia.kom for 2003-2004:

Dear Madam Speaker

In terms of section 65(1)(a) and (2) of the Public Finance Management

Act, 1999 (Act No 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 Ativia.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 No 1 of 1999) setting

out reasons for the delay.

Please accept my sincere apology.

Yours sincerely

signed