South Africa to push for SKA decision
South Africa will be pushing for a decision on the site of the €1.5-billion Square Kilometre Array radio telescope at the next meeting of the international SKA organisation members on 25 May, says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.
SA to turn to Nigeria for oil supply
With the uncertainty over supply of oil from Iran, South Africa is looking to Nigeria to purchase its oil, the Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said, following a meeting with the Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo.
SA Cricket Awards nominees named
The 2012 South African Cricket Awards will see AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Hashim Amla in contention for the prestigious SA Cricketer of the Year Award on Wednesday, 6 June, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
Diaspora meeting: Africans must unite
Africans must unite in order to build a solid foundation that will give impetus to the renaissance of the continent, delegates attending the African Diaspora Ministerial Meeting in Pretoria were told.
Independent Power Producers chosen
The Department of Energy has announced the names of 19 bidders who have been selected as the preferred bidders for the renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPP) programme, and has appealed to the financial sector to provide financing to selected bidders.
All set for Cape Town football tourney
The Cape Town International under-20 Challenge, an eight-nation football tournament, kicks off in Cape Town on Friday, with South Africa facing Argentina and Ghana playing Nigeria.