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New ministries to be operational by November

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… with regard to creation of a stand alone department of Energy, it was imperative for the growth of the country's … need to attend to fuel supply, electricity and renewable energy sources," he said. He explained that old Department of Minerals and Energy Affairs had been more focused on mining, and it was …

Ekurhuleni train stations get facelift ahead of 2010

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… ablution facilities, platform resurfacing and sustained energy power supply, among other things. "Commuters will …

Petrol price to decrease by 3 cents per litre

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… by 6 cents per litre, the Department of Minerals and Energy said. The department further announced that the …

Power outage won’t affect services at Bara

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… the hospital on this day as generators are meant to supply energy in critical areas,” he said. The department has … has a total of 14 generators that are able to carry the energy needs of one of the biggest hospitals in the southern …

: Address by President Jacob Zuma at the World Trade Centre Business Club

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… in Brazil. The areas of interest include sectors such as energy, information technology, mining, finance, …

SA explores trading opportunities with south countries

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… in Brazil. The areas of interest include sectors such as energy, information technology, mining, finance, …

Earth Hour results in 350 MW power saving

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… power the City of Mangaung was conserved at the weekend's energy conservation initiative, Earth Hour, Eskom said on …

NW communities urged to buy Confeds Cup tickets

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… tickets," she said, adding that supporters must show their energy and enthusiasm at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium during …

SA wants to use more solar energy

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… "Solar Park" that will encourage an extensive use of solar energy is on the cards for South Africa. Energy Minister Dipuo Peters, on Friday, signed a Memorandum … of a Solar Park aimed at curbing the use of conventional energy in favour of solar energy as the planet battles with …

Crises to upstage infrastructure, development at AU Summit

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… Development in Africa" with a focus on transport, energy and investment issues against a negative international …

African Union Summit opens in Ethiopia

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… Government Summit dedicated to developing transport and energy systems on the continent. South African President …

AU Executive Council ends on high note

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… mainly those of the sectors of transports, energy and investments, the Union's Government and the crises …

Dependence on wage earners falls over 30% in 18 years

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… country. Most of these jobs are expected to be created in energy projects (43 000) and roads financed through the …

Car use could offset SA's emission reduction measures

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… the significant rise in greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector, whose contribution increased from 75 percent … three sectors that contributed most to the rise were the energy, industry and transport sectors. Pressing challenges …

African countries to speak with one voice at Copenhagen

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… facilitates the best agricultural practices, pastoral and energy. Pointing out that it's the misery of men that leads …

Minister concerned at mine safety report findings

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… year has been released by the Department of Minerals and Energy. The Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica expressed serious concern at the gaps …

Ban urges intl community to do more for Africa

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… main agenda, he said, was to find ways to boost Africa's energy and transport networks, adding that efforts would be …

Petrol to increase by 16 cents per litre

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… at midnight next Wednesday, the Department of Minerals and Energy announced on Friday. The petrol price has increase by …

SA, Qatar meet to advance bilateral relations

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… in the fields of defence, science and technology, energy, and arts and culture. According to a statement by the … on the areas of transportation, communication and energy. According to the Government of Qatar, South Africa is … inaugurated on 6 June 2006 by the Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica. In December 2006, Qatar hosted the …

"energy office" launched in Durban

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… eThekwini - The eThekwini Municipality has unveiled an "energy office" to increase awareness around saving electricity and promoting energy efficiency. Government last year called on South Africans to reduce their energy consumption. Opened on Tuesday, the office will …