Topic: PostNuke

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Moerane to lead probe into fuel shortages

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:16 AM

	CAPE TOWN — Prominent advocate Marumo Moerane SC was yesterday appointed by Minerals and Energy Minister Lindiwe Hendricks to lead an investigation into the recent fuel crisis. Read full article: 'Moerane to lead probe into fuel shortages'

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Articles: Skandia plays hardball as Old Mutual closes in

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:14 AM

	THE board of Skandia yesterday remained opposed to Old Mutual’s R38bn bid, championing the rights of minority shareholders who are holding out against the South African insurer’s offer. Read full article: 'Skandia plays hardball as Old Mutual closes in'

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Articles: ANC blue bloods score as Wesizwe lists

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:13 AM

	THE listing of exploration company Wesizwe Platinum on the JSE yesterday swelled the fortunes of two shareholders with strong African National Congress (ANC) links by more than R100m each. Read full article: 'ANC blue bloods score as Wesizwe lists'

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Articles: Local government body’s salaries shock

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:12 AM

	CAPE TOWN — Organised local government has been struck another blow with the disclosure that the salary bill at the South African Local Government Association (Salga) has rocketed from R1,5m to a staggering R87m over the past five years. Read full article: 'Local government body’s salaries shock'

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Articles: Citigroup sees no end to JSE’s winning streak

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:11 AM

	US FINANCIAL giant Citigroup picked SA as one of its top three emerging markets for next year, saying it even expected the three-year surge in the local stock market to accelerate next year. Read full article: 'Citigroup sees no end to JSE’s winning streak'

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Articles: US dismisses Saddam torture claim

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:09 AM

	The US has vigorously rebuffed claims by Saddam Hussein that he has been beaten and tortured by the US. Read full article: 'US dismisses Saddam torture claim'

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Articles: Senate blocks Alaska oil drilling

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:07 AM

	The US Senate has narrowly blocked a Republican-led attempt to allow drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Read full article: 'Senate blocks Alaska oil drilling'

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Articles: EU quotas bring modest cod cuts

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:06 AM

	The European Union has agreed new fishing quotas for 2006, after three days of negotiations in Brussels. Read full article: 'EU quotas bring modest cod cuts'

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Articles: 'Santa Pope' woos Vatican crowds

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:05 AM

	Pope Benedict XVI appears to be getting into a different kind of Christmas spirit, donning a Santa-style hat for his weekly appearance at the Vatican. Read full article: ''Santa Pope' woos Vatican crowds'

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Articles: Bird flu virus 'resisting drug'

Posted by admin on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:04 AM

	The virus currently causing bird flu in humans appears to be developing resistance to the only drug that can so far combat the infection. Read full article: 'Bird flu virus 'resisting drug''

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