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Zuma urged NAM to make economic changes

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Egypt - President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday urged members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to work out a practical new strategy in line with the changing financial situation and make concerted efforts to overcome the global crisis.

SADC ministers meet to discuss implementation of ICDP

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Pretoria - Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) responsible for population and development will meet in Johannesburg on Thursday to review the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICDP) Programme of Action.

Private health practitioners urged to support the department

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Rustenburg - North West MEC for Health and Social Development Rebecca Kasienyane has urged private health practitioners to support the department in its effort to improve and sustain the health and social conditions of people.

Economists predict repo rate cut

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Pretoria - Economists have predicted that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce a 100 basis point cut at the least in the repo rate on Tuesday after their two-day meeting.

Mining road show a success: Shabangu

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Pretoria - A mining road show to inform investors that South Africa is open for investment has been a success, Mining Minister Susan Shabangu said on Tuesday.

SASSA's CEO on special leave pending investigation

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Pretoria - Chief Executive Officer of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Fezile Makiwane has been given special leave pending the outcomes of an investigation into alleged irregularities.

Mercedes-Benz to supply buses for Gautrain

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Johannesburg - The Bombela Concession Company has awarded the contract to supply 125 buses for Gautrain's dedicated bus feeder fleet to Mercedes-Benz South Africa.

Eskom calls on SA to support Earth Hour campaign

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Johannesburg - Electricity utility Eskom is calling on all South Africans to participate in the worldwide climate change awareness programme by switching off the nation's lights for an hour during the evening of 28 March.