Directorate Change

23 Mar 2011 10:00

AECI LIMITED

Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa

(Registration No. 1924/002590/06)

Share code: AFE ISIN No. ZAE000000220

("AECI or "the Company" )

APPOINTMENT OF A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AECI is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Liziwe Mda (45) as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Ms Mda has a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering and has gained extensive experience at leadership level in the petrochemical industry.

Her appointment is effective from 1 April 2011.

Woodmead, Sandton23 March 2011Sponsor

RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)