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G20 summit underway, BRICS leaders meet

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… their summit in Russia with a tangible plan to push global economic growth and provide much needed jobs. With more than … tax and trade regulations, and how to spark sustainable economic growth.     US President Barack Obama and UK Prime … meeting. “The leaders noted the continued slow pace of the recovery, high unemployment in some countries, and on-going …

G20 summit: A test for world leaders

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… Pretoria – Although economic recovery is underway from the shock of the worst global … for better global coordination of efforts to reduce the economic burden that the crisis has handed to developing …

More prudence needed in economic crisis response

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… considered global collective action in response to the economic crisis, ahead of its participation in the G20 … takes place against the backdrop of a fragile and uneven economic recovery - hence the talk of the "three speed” global … More prudence needed in economic crisis response …

Mokonyane: The woman, the Premier

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… strategic sessions. At the memorial service of the late Economic Development MEC Nkosiphendule Kolisile, she revealed … one case, in February 2010, the then MEC for Finance and Economic Development, Firoz Cachalia, put the brakes on a … jobs, which was followed by months and months of slow recovery. Global economies shifted their focus towards …

SADC worried over escalating violence in Egypt

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… said SADC had significantly steered the region towards economic integration, peace and democracy.  She called on … despite a few pockets of political insecurity. “On the economic front, the summit noted food security and nutrition … on Zimbabwe so that country can find its way to economic recovery. Leaders also welcomed the deployment of the SADC’s …

SA congratulates Mali's President-elect

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… peace talks with northern rebels, reform of the army and economic recovery to bring back to normal this West African country … by nearly two years of political-military turmoil and economic recession. - SAnews.gov.za …

SA, EU in trade and investment talks

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… were starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. "Recovery is timid and leaders shouldn't be complacent." … has shown little willingness to respond to this request. Economic partnership agreement deadline Pretoria will also … 2014 deadline imposed by the EU for the conclusion of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the Southern …

Amendment bills on disaster management, municipal property rates approved

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… it deals provisionally with the funding of post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation. It provides for disaster … will not disadvantage private sectors. This would enhance economic activity across municipal boundaries. It would also …

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 12 June 2013

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… 1.1.     Cabinet wishes President Nelson Mandela a speedy recovery and reassures the nation that he is receiving the … election of South Africa to serve on the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the period 2013 - … will not disadvantage private sectors. This would enhance economic activity across municipal boundaries. It would also …

Rand weakening “somewhat exaggerated”

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… a wider current account deficit, as well as broader socio-economic issues illustrated by increasing violent labour … Jacob Zuma said that South Africa must strengthen its economic performance as well as increase its level of … recover quickly from the global financial meltdown, the “recovery has not been as strong as needed”. “We need faster …

Govt to develop rescue plan for platinum, gold sectors

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… had been negatively affected by the persistent global economic market environment, which had an adverse bearing on … side interventions in order to position them along a recovery path and a trajectory of long-term sustainability …

Bold steps needed to curb labour unrest

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… many countries that have greater instability, but their economic narrative is extremely positive. South Africans want … during a period of declining employment, and provided an economic stimulus through rising allocations towards … a combination of revenue growth in line with the economic recovery, and disciplined real growth in spending.” He said …

SA to prioritise regional integration

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… to the creation of an environment conducive to sustainable economic growth and development," he told a joint sitting of … with particular emphasis on improving the political and economic integration of SADC, towards the AU goal of a Union … to support the inclusive government to achieve economic recovery," he said. On Madagascar, which has also dominated …

Ban gets first-hand look at Gaza devastation

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… shelling and street fighting on top of months and years of economic deprivation. "I have condemned from the outbreak of … assistance to the people of Gaza, as well as in long term recovery and reconstruction. In addition to visiting Gaza, Mr …

President Zuma responds to SONA debate

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… care employment and South Africa's response to the global economic crisis. However, some of the issues he tabled … agriculture and mining sectors are ready for the recovery. That means we must do our best to retain skills and … the President said. Last week he had cautioned that the economic downturn might affect the pace at which South Africa …

Africa needs to cushion its people against economic crisis

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… He was speaking at the opening of the 19th World Economic Forum on Wednesday. "We must cushion our people … respond in the same way as others and that he viewed the economic downturn as both a challenge and opportunity for the … Nations need to respond in the spirit of planning for a recovery, said the President. He said that one of the …

Obama deals with economy, Iraq, Guantanamo on day 1

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… the United States - the pullout of US troops from Iraq and economic recovery. In a meeting with the US ambassador to Iraq, the US … to fulfill his promise to get the country out of its economic woes by calling in his top economic advisors to …

Mpumalanga municipality back on track

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… Kunene, said MEC Norman Mokoena was satisfied that a recovery plan put in place by administrator Meshack Nkosi to … the old Mpumalanga Parks Board, served on the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency board and was also the deputy …

Zim unity govt gives new lease of life to businesses

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… operations in Zimbabwe are once again showing signs of a recovery after a decade of political deadlock in that country … expecting to see significant changes, barring the global economic down-turn which has led to less people wanting to … $69 million USD in 2007. Although investment is critical, economic recovery hinges on political stability in a country. …

Africa's Gross Domestic Product to rise in two years

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… in a year or two, according to a panelist at the World Economic Forum (WEF). WEF co-chair and Executive Chairman of … in the forum which is themed: "Effects of the Global Economic Crisis on Africa". However, he added that the … Nations need to respond in the spirit of planning for a recovery, said the President. The president also welcomed …