Terrence Nombembe reappointed to SARB
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
President Jacob Zuma has reappointed Terrence Nombembe as a non-executive director of the Board of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for a period of three years, says the Presidency.
The President has congratulated Nombembe, who is the country’s former Auditor-General, and has wished him all the best in his responsibilities. - SAnews.gov.za
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