Ncube heads Print Media SA again

Taking over the reins of Print Media SA (PMSA) for the second time is Trevor Ncube, CEO of Mail & Guardian, who was unanimously elected last week after previous president Connie Molusi submitted his official resignation. Ncube was also elected as chairperson of the Newspaper Association of South Africa (NASA).

The incoming PMSA board made its vote after PMSA's 12th annual general meeting in Johannesburg last week. The association represents the interests of 677 newspapers and magazine publishers in South Africa, and NASA the interest of all metropolitan national daily and weekly newspapers.

Trevor Ncube, CEO of Mail & Guardian, said: "Naturally I am saddened by the circumstances surrounding Connie Molusi's resignation as president of PMSA and chairman of Nasa. I wish to pay tribute to his dedication to the industry and wish him well in his future professional endeavours."

According to Ncube, challenges currently facing the industry include the hosting of the WAN 2007 Conference in Cape Town, threats from proposed legislation and the need to address increasing concerns about transformation issues.