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Nov 13, 2011

AFRICA News, Nov 13, 2011


S.African police suspect Roebuck may have committed suicide
Newstrack India
Cape Town, Nov.13 (ANI): Police in Cape Town, South Africa, are suspecting that iconic cricket writer Peter Roebuck could have committed suicide hours shortly after some officers talked to him in his room on the sixth floor of the hotel where he was ...
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Fading Malema leaves void for S.Africa's poor
Reuters Africa
By Jon Herskovitz JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - When Julius Malema walked through the broken asphalt lane of the Stjwetla shanty town grabbing hands a few weeks ago, he looked to many people here as the answer to their shattered dreams of a new South Africa ...
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Reuters Africa
S.Africa rand swings a worry, 2012 growth seen modest
Reuters Africa
By Martina Fuchs and Andrew Torchia DUBAI (Reuters) - Volatility in South Africa's exchange rate due to the euro zone debt crisis is hurting the country's competitiveness and may limit economic growth in the coming year, its trade and industry minister ...
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Reuters Africa
S. African Arthur turns down offer to coach Pakistan
PakistanToday.com.pk
KARACHI - Pakistan's quest for a new foreign coach suffered a setback after South African Mickey Arthur turned down an offer for the position. Official sources in the PCB have confirmed that talks were held with Arthur's agent but he made it clear his ...
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PakistanToday.com.pk
$500m S. Africa-Oman joint fund in the pipeline
Times of Oman
MUSCAT: The formation of a $500-million joint fund for investment in SouthAfrica and Oman is likely to be on the agenda, when the African country's President Jacob Zuma visits the Sultanate on November 15. Both the countries have already expressed ...
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Times of Oman
DR Congo, S. Africa to work on mega-hydroelectric project
AFP
LUBUMBASHI, DR Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa on Saturday opened the way to develop a mega- hydroelectric plant on the Congo river to address their nations' growing energy needs. Congolese President Joseph Kabila and his ...
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AFP
Warner called up to replace Marsh in S.Africa
eTaiwan News
AP Uncapped top-order batsman David Warner has been called up to replace the injured Shaun Marsh on Australia's cricket squad before its second test against South Africanext week. Marsh suffered stiffness in his back during his innings of 44 on the ...
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Honeymoon murder one year on: Anni Dewani's best friend breaks her silence.
Mirror.co.uk
At a court hearing set for December 13 he will appeal against a judge 'sdecision to extradite him to South Africa to face police questions. One year on Sneha, 28, is haunted by the thought that the pre-wedding change of heart cost Anni her life. ...
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Mirror.co.uk
S. Sudan To Control Own Airspace
Oye! Times
On 16th of this month the CAO Director for East and Southern Africa region office will visit South Sudan to welcome the country as a member of the CAO”, Malek said. He explained that the Director will brief the ministry on the policies of the ...
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Teva's Slide Widens Discount as Ceragon Sinks: Israel Overnight
BusinessWeek
The shekel was the third-worst performer among 10 emerging-market currencies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa tracked by Bloomberg last week, dropping 1. Nice Systems Ltd., the Israeli maker of digital surveillance and monitoring systems, ...
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Keshi 's Debut Ends In Stalemate
Leadership Newspapers
Nigeria's next game will be against the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Kaduna on Tuesday, as they seek to rebuild after failing to qualify for the 2012 AfricaCup of Nations to be co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, while Botswana will be first-timers. ...
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Leadership Newspapers
Switched-on innovators in tune with their times
Independent Online
... by South Africans to the early development of radio. When Gugliemo Marconi heard the “dot, dot, dot” of the letter S in Morse code in a transatlantic radio call in 1901, this heralded the beginning of long-distance radio transmissions. ...
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Independent Online
Sho't left to your spirituality
Independent Online
“We have also spoken to former KZN Premier S'bu Ndebele who was involved with the African Renaissance project. Zungu said she hoped to turn this discovery into a tangible blessing for the community of Nhlangwini. “There are no roads for people to ...
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Independent Online
Libyan Oil Output Can Reach 800000 Barrels by End of 2011, Berruien Says
Bloomberg
By Robert Tuttle and Nayla Razzouk - Sun Nov 13 11:53:36 GMT 2011 Libya, the holder of Africa's biggest oil reserves, will produce as much as 800000 barrels of crude a day by the end of this year, the chairman of state-run National Oil Corp. said. ...
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Porsche unveils all-new Carrera
Trade Arabia
George Wills, managing director, Porsche Middle East and Africa, said: “To build a new 911 meant we had to redefine the epitome of a sports car. The research and development team practically started with a clean sheet of paper with a very simple aim: ...
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Tanzania import bill to average $948ma month in 2011/12
The Citizen Daily
Gold is Tanzania's main foreign exchange earner and Tanzania is Africa's fourth biggest gold producer. The country however vies with Mali as Africa s third largest producer. “During the year ending August 2011, services receipts were $2340.4 million ...
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Analysts' Weekly Ratings Changes for Baker Hughes (BHI)
LocalizedUSA
Baker Hughes 's EPS estimates were cut by analysts at Credit Suisse. The analysts now have an “outperform” rating and a $80.00 price target on the stock. Baker Hughes had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS AG from $92.00 to $82.00. ...
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Weekly Guru Bargains Highlights: GAME, PHG, RBA, MTL, BGC
GuruFocus.com
... Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. has a market cap of $2.18 billion; its shares were traded at around $20.53 with a P/E ratio of 36 and P/S ratio of 6.2. The dividend yield of Ritchie Bros. ...
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Reflecting on a dream
Auburn Citizen
As an African-American boy, I grew up in the late '60s, '70s and '80s where the lingering smells of racism, sexism, and classism were still very strong at times in the mostly white community that I lived. Although far better hidden by average people, ...
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Wessels, Holding urge Ponting to retire by end of series against India
Zee News
Cape Town (S.Africa): Former Test greats have called on former skipper Ricky Ponting to retire by the end of this summer before he risks of being axed by the Australian selectors. Following Australia`s eight-wicket loss to South Africa in the first ...
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Pitso to rest Bafana regulars
KickOff
How can he fail to qualify for ACN while we were pared with three of Africa's whiping boys?Even Just imagin that Niger never qualified before,but did it at our expense?What do you say about all this? This man (pitso) daz nt hve da qualities of a gud, ...
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War Vet Reflects on 14 years in United States Army
Patch.com
... saw him – until the two were reunited coincidentally in 1990 at Garrett's store, New American Hardware Salvage, on S. 18th Street. "There's being a soldier, and then there's being a soldier," said Blake-Garrett, of her husband's actions in Africa. ...
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Phillips, S responds to a statement on the Middle East and North Africa
DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
The following question was asked in response to a statement made on the Middle East and North Africa by Foreign Secretary William Hague. Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con): Two matters are now clear beyond peradventure in relation to ...
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India eye series win, Tendulkar targets 100th ton
Deccan Chronicle
Tendulkar is stuck on 99 centuries since he scored the last one -- his 48th ODI hundred of 111 -- against South Africa in the World Cup eight months and 14 innings ago. Since then, he has not scored an international hundred for four ODIs and 10 innings ...
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Deccan Chronicle
Combating humanity's old enemy
Independent Online
The most promising candidate vaccine, known as RTS,S/AS01 and manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, has shown limited success in the first results of clinical trials involving young African children. However, there is now real hope that a “second ...
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Independent Online
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Emirates 24/7
We have thousands of satisfied clients throughout the region, in Africa, and beyond. In June 2003, we were appointed the exclusive sales agent for Dubai ''s very first vacation ownership resort - Royal Club at Palm Jumeirah. And in early 2007 we became ...
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Boy with rare disease seeks marrow donor
Amarillo.com
Most aplastic anemic cases are found in Eastern African countries. Carson County isn't in Eastern Africa. If a family member, especially a sibling, is a match for a bone-marrow transplant, survival rate is 90 percent. Connor, his 10-year-old brother, ...
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Ivorians draw with S Africa
Gulf Times
South Africa's top ranked team the Ivory Coast, began preparations for the upcomingAfrican Nations Cup finals with a 1-1 away draw against South Africa in a friendly yesterday. The Ivorians will be one of the favourites for the African title at the ...
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Home and garden calendar Nov. 12
Clovis Independent
Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 9:30-11 am Nov. 19 Garden of the Sun, 1750 N. Winery Ave., 600-7285, mgfresno.ucdavis.edu. $15. Central California Africa Violet Society meeting, 6 pm Nov. 21,Jewelart, 1811 E. Dakota Ave., 292-5624 or 906-7366, ...
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S.African police suspect Roebuck may have committed suicide.
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BBC News - South Africa record for rhino poaching deaths
The demand for rhino horns has led to record level of poaching this year in South Africa, wildlife charity WWF says.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15571678
S.Africa's Zuma pledges to help stabilise Libya | Top News | Reuters
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa pledged on Thursday to work with the United Nations and Arab states to help bring stability to Libya, after earlier ...
af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE7AA00Z20111111
S.Africa's ANC suspends youth leader for 'reckless' behaviour ...
South Africa's ruling ANC kicked out its firebrand Youth League leader, Julius Malema, from the party for five years today after finding him guilty of…
tvnz.co.nz/.../s-africa-anc-youth-leader-stood-down-4521392
Capital News » South Africa unveils plan to end poverty by 2030
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 11 – South Africa's former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on Friday unveiled a plan to end poverty by creating 11 million jobs by 2030 ...
www.capitalfm.co.ke/.../south-africa-unveils-plan-to-end-pove...
S.Africa says disagrees with Moody's political appraisal [50174734 ...
African news, analysis and opinion – The Africa Report.com ... JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa is disappointed by Moody' s decision to cut the ...
www.theafricareport.com/.../s.africa-says-disagrees-with-mood...
S.Africa's McCarthy says done playing for Bafana - South Africa ...
Related South Africa News. South Africa recall captain Pienaar; South AfricanPremiership results; Eliminated South Africa withdraw CAF appeal; South African ...
www.football.co.uk/.../s_africa_s_mccarthy_says_done_playin...
S.Africa's Zuma seen stronger after Malema's suspension < South ...
President Jacob Zuma tightened his grip on his party with ANC youth leader Julius Malema's suspension, South African newspapers said Friday, but warned.. .
www.expatica.com/.../safrica-s-zuma-seen-stronger-after-male...
S Africa probes Burma diplomat's history | Democratic Voice of Burma
South Africa's official opposition has called on the country's president to investigate the shady past of Burmese ambassador Myint Naung, following accusations ...
www.dvb.no/news/s-africa-probes-burma...history/18607
S.Africa beat Australia by eight wickets in first test - Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News: CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa beat Australia by eight wickets on the third day of the first test at Newlands on Friday.
news.yahoo.com/africa-beat-australia-eight-wickets-first-test-1...
S Sudan accuses Sudan over bombings: Kenya: Africa: News
S Sudan accuses Sudan over bombings: Kenya: Africa: News. A refugee camp in SSudan has been bombed, officials say, threatening to raise tensions with ...
kenya.news24.com/.../S-Sudan-accuses-Sudan-over-bombings...
AfricaNews - South Africa's ANC sacks youth leader - The ...
South Africa's governing ANC has found the embattled youth leader Julius Malema guilty of bringing the party into disrepute and has been subsequently ...
www.africanews.com/site/South_Africas_ANC.../40288
Australia capture early wicket in S. Africa Test - Dreamcricket News
Australia captured an early South African wicket after stretching their first innings by 70 runs on the second day of the first Test at Newlands on Thursday.
www.dreamcricket.com/dreamcricket/news.hspl?nid...ntid...
Prince Charles tours apartheid history on S.African visit, news ...
Prince Charles tours apartheid history on S.African visit, news, StarAfrica.com ...Prince Charles and his wife Camilla paid tribute to South Africa's struggle ...
www.starafrica.com/.../prince-charles-tours-soweto-on-south-a...
Australia ready to pounce vs. rusty South Africa - Taiwan News Online
Voice of the People, Bridge to the World - Australia ready to pounce vs. rusty South Africa.
www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/news_content.php?id=1752171
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