March 2012

Grim Outlook in Resolution of Eurozone Problems

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 21:14

[BuaNews]
Midrand -
There is 'little glimmer of hope' in the resolution of problems in the Eurozone with decision makers lagging behind, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011348.html

Black Business Council says no thanks to state handouts

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 21:10

Black business wanted a bigger slice of government spend, though not necessarily at the expense of white business, the Black Business Council said.

Source:

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-01-black-business-council-says-no-thanks-to-stat...

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Mugabe admits allies have died of Aids

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 20:23

President Robert Mugabe has launched a programme urging parliamentarians to lead by example in fighting HIV/Aids.

Source:

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-01-mugabe-admits-allies-have-died-of-aids/

Robin Hood or The Man in a Bling-hood?

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 19:32

Bible-quoting Sushi king King Kenny Kunene gives his most open, intimate and bling-free interview of his life.

Source:

http://mg.co.za/article/2012-03-01-robin-hood-or-the-man-in-a-blinghood/

Tlale in Retail Fashion Deal

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 18:25

[Biz-Community]

David Tlale has just returned from New York, where he presented his "Glam-Intersections" collection at the South African Consulate General, but his schedule is not about to slow.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011296.html

Special Announcement From the AFDA Acting Department

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 18:25

[Biz-Community]

AFDA Acting Department reinvigorated by new staff signings and outcomes in acting for Stage Acting, Screen Acting and Acting for Media and Television.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011295.html

Energy and Healthcare Sectors Will Benefit Most From Innovation

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 17:47

[General Electric]
Johannesburg -
South African business executives have identified the energy and healthcare sectors as sectors that can benefit the most from innovation, but would like to see more government support for research and development.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011248.html

African Union Calls for Great Mobilization Ahead of Africa Environment Day

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 17:36

[African Union]

March 3 is celebrated every year as Africa Environment Day. This emanated from 2000 Durban Summit of the then Organisation of African Unity (OUA) as a way of creating awareness about the environmental issues and the challenges facing the continent.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011238.html

Language Bill Must Treat All Official Languages Equitably

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 17:35

[DA]

ANC members of Parliament's Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee yesterday voted against a Democratic Alliance (DA) proposal that sought to make the Use of Official Languages Bill more inclusive.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011237.html

Compensation Fund Sitting On R27.6 Billion While Thousands of People Wait for Help

Submitted by AA South Africa on Thu, 01/03/2012 - 17:35

[DA]

The Compensation Fund Commissioner, Shadrack Mkhonto, recently stated on Talk Radio 702 that the Compensation Fund's total asset value had grown to R27.6 billion by the end of last year. At the same time, the Commissioner conceded that certain beneficiaries were finding it difficult to access funding from the Compensation Fund.

Source:

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203011236.html