|  | | South Africans, know your HIV status!
With nearly 15-million South Africans having voluntarily tested for HIV since the launch of the government's HIV Counselling and Testing campaign, the call has gone out for people to test regularly, and for those not yet tested – especially men – to join the drive for HIV awareness and self-responsibility. » |
| Memorable send-off for Springboks
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit admitted to being overwhelmed by the Fans' Farewell to the Springbok team on Thursday, which saw more than 35 000 supporters crammed into Sandton, Johannesburg to wish the team well in their Rugby World Cup defence. »
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SA pushes 'climate-smart' agriculture
African agriculture ministers will use the UN climate change summit in Durban to push for "climate-smart agriculture", Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson said at the 2011 National Arbor Week celebrations in Phokeng, Rustenburg. »
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Norway urged to invest in 'green' Africa
South African President Jacob Zuma, speaking at a business forum in Oslo during a two-day state visit, said Norway could play a major role in helping Africa respond to climate change by investing in the continent's "green" economy. »
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SA growth outlook 'highly promising'
South Africa, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are the markets with the most promising 10-year growth outlook, Bank of America Merrill Lynch says in a report on countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with SA growth being driven by government infrastructure investment and strong consumer spending. »
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MTN, Opera in mobile web partnership
Pan-African mobile operator MTN has signed an agreement with Opera Software to provide customers across its 21 markets with customised co-branded versions of the Opera Mini web browser, which cuts down on the amount of data used while browsing the web. »
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More workers now paid by mobile: FNB
Since its launch in July 2010, First National Bank's corporate clients have used Pay Wallet to send over R42-million directly to the mobile phones of more than 19 000 South Africans, with the service now growing at an average monthly rate of 35%. »
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Railway deck to boost Joburg investment
Johannesburg's regeneration is set to receive a massive boost, as plans are finalised for a giant, multi-billion rand deck to be built over the railway lines dividing the inner city from neighbouring Braamfontein, creating new space for housing, shops and offices. »
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Call for zero discrimination in society
Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has challenged South Africans to help build a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance and respect in society – including respect for people living with HIV/Aids, as well as for lesbian, gay and transgender people. »
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Team SA shines at IAAF World Champs
Team South Africa might have started the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea slowly, but they ended them in style, raising hopes of a strong showing at the London Olympic Games in 2012. »
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