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South African President Jacob Zuma has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle, appointing a host of new ministers and deputy ministers as part of a concerted effort to improve and accelerate service delivery in the country. » |
| Connectivity boost for SALT, SKA
South African astronomy is set to receive a major boost, in the form of R100-million, ultra-high speed broadband link between the remote Northern Cape sites of the Southern African Large Telescope and Square Kilometre Array and the SA National Research Network backbone in Cape Town. »
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MeerKAT telescope already in demand
It will still be three years in the making, but astronomers from around the world are already queuing up to use South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope for projects ranging from tests of Einstein's theory of relativity to studies of the nature of the early universe. »
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SA woos investors in solar energy
The South African government is ready to contribute its share of the costs of building a multi-billion rand solar park in the Northern Cape, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters tells investors, urging them to get involved in a "milestone" renewable energy project for the country. »
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Sasol introduces LP Gas for homes
South African petrochemical giant Sasol is expanding its market offering by introducing liquid petroleum gas reticulation from bulk on-site tanks as an alternative energy option for local housing developers. »
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Broadband Infraco set for launch
Broadband Infraco, the state-owned company tasked with improving internet access and bringing down broadband prices in South Africa, will start selling wholesale bandwidth capacity to the country's telecoms companies and internet service providers in November. »
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SA plans development aid agency
South Africa is set to create a US-style development aid agency as it seeks to play a more prominent role as a major donor country in Africa, says International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. »
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East London Airport opens new terminal
East London Airport has opened an upgraded terminal capable of handling a million passengers a year and boasting more space for restaurants and parking, with local business hailing the development as an economic boon for the region. »
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Global responsibility award for Woolies
South Africa's Woolworths was named Responsible Retailer of the Year at the 2010 World Retail Awards – the second time in the past three years that the local company has scooped the prestigious award. »
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'People's champ' of SA cricket retires
Makhaya Ntini, the first black African to play cricket for South Africa, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Ntini bows out as the 11th highest wicket-taker in test history and the holder of numerous records – none of which, however, fully attest to his importance to the game in South Africa. »
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