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The AfCFTA must be used in Africa’s development agenda

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The African Free Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) must be seen as a market integration pillar of the broader development integration agenda, says Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Fikile Majola.

Didiza dismayed by theft of laptops in Limpopo

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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has expressed dismay at the theft of over 100 laptops during a break-in at departmental offices in Limpopo.

Transformation imperative in aviation: Mbalula

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Transformation in the aviation sector remains a challenge, with the 2020/21 financial year aviation statistics showing that no meaningful progress has been made in terms of transformation, particularly for previously disadvantaged individuals.

Reduction in road accidents

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The preliminary figures for the Easter road traffic statistics indicate that law enforcement efforts are yielding some positive results, with the number of crashes being reduced by 2.1% - while fatalities came down by 9.6%.

Illegal cigarette consignment to be destroyed

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Government’s renewed vigour to eliminate illegal tobacco imports and exports will be demonstrated on Friday when a multi-department operation will see 12 million cigarettes being destroyed.