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Reserve Bank cuts repo rate by 100 basis points

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… the increasing cost of living under the current economic climate, have been granted reprieve by the Reserve Bank which … instead of bimonthly. Mr Mboweni explained that the change of pace in financial condition required more meetings. …

Treasury speeds up talks on carbon tax

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… adamant that if Africa's biggest economy fails to act on climate change, the impacts could be devastating.  "It's either you believe that there is a problem of climate change or you don't believe and if you don't believe, …

Govt framework on water security welcomed

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… future by finding the right mix of mechanisms to effect change in behaviour, self regulatory and market based … technical skills and human resources as well as impact of climate change were among the challenges the department is trying to …

Voters frustrated with slow economic recovery - Obama

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… there would not be enough votes to drive the Cap and Trade climate change legislation through the Congress. …

SA to join the world in support of Earth Hour campaign

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… their lights for one hour in support of Earth Hour, the climate change initiative of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). …

Centre opened to reduce greenhouse gasses in SA

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… demand will rise by 45 percent by 2030 unless the world change course in climate and energy policy. The global average temperature may …

Statement on the Cabinet meeting held on 16 March 2011

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… Term Mitigation Scenarios and the commitments made to the Climate Change imperatives, especially the Copenhagen Accord. Cabinet …

Earth hour enjoys massive support across SA

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… switched off their lights in a visual call for action on climate change. Government, big business, celebrities and the South … 8:30pm and 9:30pm as part of the global campaign against climate change. Landmarks including Cape Town's Table …

SA seeks legal advice on indicting al-Bashir

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… negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the recognition that the increase in global … of matters relating to the economic crisis, food security, climate change and relations between countries of the north …

Zuma speaks on BRICS, Libya and Climate Change

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… expectations on the upcoming 17th Conference of Parties on climate change to be hosted in the country. He said that South Africa … outcome for the developing world which bore the brunt of climate change the most.  … Zuma speaks on BRICS, Libya and Climate Change

Notes following the Briefing of Department International Relations and Cooperation's Director- General, Ayanda Ntsaluba

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… at the UNGA 64 * 22 September high level meeting on Climate Change * 24 September President Zuma speaks at the opening of … the Department of Justice; does that suggest any possible change in law with regards to South Africa international …

SA, EU to strengthen relations at summit

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… discussions with the EU will focus on issues including climate change ahead of the UN conference in Copenhagen in December, … to be held on Thursday will include cooperation on climate change and the environment. South Africa's regional …

Statement by President Jacob Zuma on the occasion of the official opening of the 29th SADC Ordinary Summit

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… are the global economic crisis and the effects of global climate change. It is acknowledged that the current global financial and economic crisis and the climate change impact harshly on developing countries. The …

Renewable energy to make up 42% of new electricity

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… Term Mitigation Scenarios and the commitments made to the climate change imperatives, especially the Copenhagen Accord," said …

SA economy risks de-industrialisation - Davies

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… De-industrialisation is a process of social and economic change caused by the reduction of industrial activity. "The … decreased by 12.8 percent in March 2009. The crisis climate has seen a total of 23 out of 39 industrial sub …

President Jacob Zuma's address on Women's Day

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… raising children alone in a difficult global economic climate and social environment. We honour our grandmothers … opening up the space for women to influence meaningful change and make a difference in society. It is about …

Address by Minister for National Planning, Trevor Manuel on the launch of the Green Paper on National Strategic Planning

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… and long-term development plans such as demographic change, climate change, energy sources, water security, food security and …

Water saving project extended to more schools

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… vulnerable resources in the province under accelerated climate change and due to strong demand as a result of growth. Mr Uys …

Meeting President Zuma was "extremely helpful" - Clinton

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… Zimbabwe to Somalia to Sudan as well as global issues like climate change. "In fact we had a broad and substantial discussion," …

SA, Sweden to build on their strong ties

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… political, economic and trade relations. Cooperation on climate change and the environment as well as South Africa's regional …