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Tag: South Africa
Golden Lions 'being run like an amateur union
One of the strongest statements made last year by Robert Gumede has come back to haunt him.
Rate increases loom as S.Africa inflation quickens
JOHANNESBURG, June 22 – South African consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in May, boosting chances the Reserve Bank might start lifting interest rates before the end of the year rather than early in 2012.
Kenyans and South Africans win Photoafrica awards
June 12th, Tarifa, Spain – Photographers from South Africa and Kenya won prestigious awards at 4th Photoafrica contest, which took place within 8th African Film Festival of Tarifa. 1st place award, endowed with €1,500, won Jessica MacLeod from South Africa with the photograph titled “You see a shack, I see my house”.2nd place award, endowed […]
S.Africa Q1 GDP beats forecasts, manufacturing shines
JOHANNESBURG, May 31 – South Africa’s economy posted surprisingly strong quarterly growth of 4.8 percent in the first three months of this year due to a surge in manufacturing output, suggesting the recovery is gaining momentum.
S.Africa approves Wal-Mart with token conditions
JOHANNESBURG, May 31 – South Africa approved Wal-Mart’s $2.4 billion bid for control of retailer Massmart with minimal conditions on Tuesday, giving the world’s top retailer a big boost in its plan to expand in fast-growing Africa.
Libya: Zuma meets Gaddafi in Tripoli
http://youtu.be/LNXO9vFTiFw Libyan state television has broadcast pictures of Colonel Gaddafi making his first public appearance in weeks to welcome South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma.
SAfrica opposition gains ground in local govt polls
South Africa’s main opposition made gains on Thursday in local government polls that could indicate frustration with the ANC, which has ruled Africa’s largest economy for almost 20 years since apartheid ended.
S.Africa April CPI surprisingly soft at 4.2 pct
South Africa’s annual headline inflation came in softer than expected in April, bolstering the view of a minority of analysts who expect interest rates to remain on hold throughout this year.
Lekala is South Africa's first youngest chief
Seven years after becoming the youngest harbour master in the world, Rufus Lekala of South African port landlord Transnet National Ports Authority will again make history when he takes up office as the country’s first Chief Harbour Master of colour. His appointment, effective 1 June, will also make him the youngest person in this position worldwide.