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IDC takes lessons from Brazil

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Cape Town- For many Brazil is a country more likely to conjure up images of beach bums, samba and soccer than one hard at work. Yet the tropical nation's development bank has become an inspiring model to South Africa in its quest to boost industrial development.

SA celebrates Intl Day for Biological Diversity

Monday, May 23, 2011

Pretoria - As the country joins the world in celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), members of the Oshoek Wattle Clearing Project can be especially proud of their contribution towards job creation.

Iceland ash could reach Scotland by Tuesday

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Beijing - Ash from an erupting Icelandic volcano could reach northern Scotland by Tuesday and parts of Britain, France and even Spain by the end of the work week, if the eruption continues at the same intensity.

SA to host World Veterinary Congress

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Pretoria - The South African Veterinary Association is set to host the World Veterinary Congress in Cape Town in October, Cabinet announced today. 

Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said the congress will be

Russian crash victims: SA sends condolences

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Pretoria - As condolences continued to pour in for the families of the Russian hockey players who died in a plane crash, President Jacob Zuma has also expressed his sadness on behalf of the people of South Africa. 

SAA flies to Mumbai

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has introduced a new A330-200 Airbus which flies directly to Mumbai, India.

Funding vital to tackle climate change

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says the global phenomenon of climate change cannot be tackled without an agreement that includes finance, technology and capacity building.

"An agreement that does not address th