South Africa pays less for ARV drugs

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER			Tue, 21 Dec 2010
	South Africa pays less for ARV drugs South Africa's HIV/Aids treatment programme has been given a shot in the arm, with increased competition and economies of scale enabling the government to procure R4.28-billion worth of antiretroviral drugs at less than half the cost of previous tenders.   » SA, US sign HIV/Aids funding pact International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton have signed a partnership framework that will guide future joint efforts to combat HIV/Aids in South Africa.   » South Africa ramps up border services The Department of Home Affairs is implementing a comprehensive plan for the smooth movement of South African nationals and visitors in and out of the country, in anticipation of increased traffic through all entry points over the festive season.   » Send your Budget tips to Pravin South Africa's Treasury is again inviting members of the public to give Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan tips on how they want the country's money to be spent.   » SA fares well in emerging markets study A Brazilian industry survey into doing business in 14 mostly emerging markets shows that South Africa competes well with its peers, particularly when it comes to affordability and availability of capital, financial market sophistication, business tax rates and infrastructure.   » South Africa to get two new metros South Africa's Municipal Demarcation Board has announced that Buffalo City, comprising greater East London, and Mangaung, comprising greater Bloemfontein, will become metropolitan municipalities after the 2011 local government elections.   » SA sets targets for 2011 climate talks The United Nations climate change summit in Cancun, Mexico reached a number of agreements while failing to resolve key issues, leaving South Africa, host of the 2011 conference, with a lot of hard work to do.   » South African quartet plays for peace A group of internationally acclaimed South African musicians have come together to form a Quartet of Peace that is using classical music to promote worldwide the ideals of reconciliation, freedom and hope represented by South Africa's four Nobel Peace laureates.   » SA Tennis Open helps grow the game Select players competing in the 2011 SA Tennis Open will conduct two coaching clinics in Soweto and Johannesburg during the tournament to promote the development of the sport in South Africa.   » Banyana aim for London 2012 South Africa's women's football team, Banyana Banyana, face Zimbabwe in an international friendly on 22 December and will use the match to prepare for their 2011 campaign, which includes key London 2012 Olympic qualifying fixtures.   »		Welcome to SAinfo! If you're a South African at home or abroad, or if you're thinking of visiting or investing in SA, this newsletter is for you. Published by Brand South Africa Halala 2011! Best wishes for a happy holiday, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Facebook Twitter Mobile RSS MediaClubSA Free high-resolution photos, professional feature articles. » Brand SA Blog How do you see South Africa? How does the world see us? » Want to opt out? Unsubscribe here To change your subscription details, e-mail us Disclaimer: Reliance on information contained in this newsletter is at your own risk. See our terms and conditions of use