Zuma promises 4 million jobs by 2014

Breaking Tweets 3 years ago Region: South Africa

Per Bloomberg, South Africa President Jacob Zuma pledged to create four million jobs by 2014, including 500,000 by the end of this year, in his state of the nation address Wednesday. He said that the government would boost... more

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Dodgy neighbour

Matthew Freemantle 6 years ago Region: South Africa

A recent interview in the Financial Times had South Africa’s president Thabo Mbeki reiterating his much maligned policy of quiet diplomacy on the ever thornier subject of his country’s troubled neighbour, Zimba... more

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South African Cartoonist Takes on ANC President

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: South Africa

ANC President, Jacob Zuma, was recently back in the headlines as his trial on charges for corruption, amongst other things, was thrown out of court to the dismay of many South Africans but also to the cheer of hi... more

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Nelson's Message To South Africa: The Poor Should Not Be Forgotten

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: South Africa

Even on his 90th birthday, former South African President Nelson Mandela who had fought long and hard against apartheid is still fighting the good fight. To mark his 90th birthday, Mandela had a message to give to the weal... more

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Montezuma's Palace Excavated In Mexico City

Betty McMahon 4 years ago Region: Mexico

Montezuma became a great Aztec emperor partly due to his diligence in pleasing the Sun god, who apparently revealed his commands to the emperor in meditation sessions. The voracious god required a continual supply of sacri... more

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ANC's Jacob Zuma To Face New Charges

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: South Africa

Corruption charges against Jacob Zuma are not something new. He was tried for corruption in 2005 in regards for a controversial multi-million dollar arms deal. But, the charges were dropped. Right now, the prosecutors are ... more

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Mr. Zuma Could Face Corruption Charges

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: South Africa

The corruption charges against Jacob Zuma of the ANC are related to a controversial multi-million dollar arms deal. One of Mr. Zuma’s advisors was charged and sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Despite the cha... more

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