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10 February 2012
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31 Jan 2012
 
 
R280m Bombela top-up likely as toll delay affects Gautrain numbers
GAUTRAIN
The Gauteng government will pay an estimated R280-million to Gautrain operator, the Bombela Concession Company, for the financial year ending March 31, as the company's income from the rapid-rail...
 
 
AU extends mandate of current head, exposing divisions
AU
The African Union extended the mandate of its commission chief after failing to elect a new head on Monday, highlighting the weakness of a group criticised for slow decision-making during political...
 
 
Egypt council mulls speeding up presidential vote
ELECTIONS
A civilian council that advises Egypt's ruling army will consider a proposal to hold a presidential election earlier than a June deadline, council members said on Monday, a move that could speed up...
 
 
30 Jan 2012
 
World lacks enough food, fuel as population soars
POPULATION
The world is running out of time to make sure there is enough food, water and energy to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and to avoid sending up to three-billion people into poverty,...
 
 
 
 
Gigaba says power price review geared to protecting SA from shocks
POWER PRICES
South Africa’s electricity pricing policy (EPP) review which has been initiated by the Department of Energy (DoE), will interrogate ways to “protect” the economy from “pricing shocks”,...
 
 
Election of AU Commission chairperson postponed
AU
The election of the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has been postponed to July at the next AU summit, a South African official attending the summit said on Monday.
 
 
 
 
Eskom still pursuing mandatory savings 'safety net'
ELECTRICITY
State-owned power utility Eskom has reiterated its call for South Africans to urgently reduce electricity demand by 10%, or some 3 000 MW, adding that it is continuing to pursue plans to ensure...
 
 
Unite behind efforts to stop corruption – Proudly South African
CORRUPTION
The Proudly South African “Buy Local” campaign has called on all its member companies, partners and supporters to rally behind Corruption Watch, the anti-corruption watchdog launched last...
 
 
 
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