South Africa, Topnews, Press Review
22. April 2009
'SA elections the most competitive since 1994'
Political analysts say the changes in the South African political landscape over the past five months have made this year's elections the most competitive since 1994. The analysts believe that the...
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22. April 2009
Tutu to start Solomons Reconciliation Commission
HONIARA - A Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission to be launched by South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu next week will ease lingering ethnic tension over past unrest, officials said...
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22. April 2009
South Africa won’t fail under Zuma, says Manuel
SOUTH Africa will not fail and the economy will stay rational under the leadership of Jacob Zuma, likely to become president after today’s general election, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said today....
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21. April 2009
Bank business index shows light at end of tunnel for SA
SA’s leading indicator of economic growth, which predicts trends six to 12 months in advance, rose in February for the first time in a year, suggesting the recession may be less severe than feared....
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21. April 2009
Fifa scores court win against Pretoria sports bar
INTERNATIONAL soccer body Fifa secured its first 2010 court victory in the Pretoria High Court yesterday against a Pretoria sports bar for ambush marketing. “The judgment is timely, coming two months...
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21. April 2009
GM gives word on Opel
GENERAL Motors SA (GMSA) reaffirmed yesterday that Opel was an “important part” of the local group. This was after parent group General Motors (GM) signalled it wanted to sell a controlling stake in...
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21. April 2009
Editors’ indecision is final
NEWSPAPER readers are expected to make up their own minds in the election tomorrow, with major papers refusing to endorse any particular party. Although this election is being seen as the most hotly...
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