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SA defence industry needs investment SA's arms industry is highly developed, but more investment is needed to keep SA in the technology race if it is to remain competitive. Not only can the sector be a far bigger foreign-exchange earner, but it can also be a far bigger generator of skills and jobs. Some of us might sometimes think of the agricultural sector as one in which technology is used in farm machinery, some farm operations, and not much else. Wrong! The sector, in fact, is evermore technology "savvy" and now agriculture is sparking the creative talents of developers. SA has entered the war on piracy, and now there has been a large order for an SA-designed VPS Anti-piracy device. South African company Vessel Protection Systems (VPS) has won a large order to supply commercial charterers with more than 90 anti-pirate devices invented and perfected by VPS in Cape Town. South African Airways has plans for new investments, so the government guarantee for SAA is "not a bail-out", or so the cash-strapped airline's annual general meeting heard last week. Rod Baker, content director
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 The first day of the 2012 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams got off to a good start without incidents or irregularities, says Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. Read more >>
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 [Megan Power] Where Arthur Saunders finds injustice and inefficiency, he fights it. So it's little surprise he waged a 16-month battle against the SABC over TV licence fees. Sadly, it was a contest he could not hope to win. In July, the browbeaten 71-year-old finally gave in to the public broadcaster's payment demand. The alternative was blacklisting. Well, at least that is what he was told. Read more >>
 [Megan Power] Paying your TV licence may be "the right thing to do", but for eight years the SABC has been lying to us, according to the Sunday Times. Read more >>
In the race between Mauritius and South Africa for the most investor-friendly holding company regime for private equity, South Africa is gaining ground on its island rival. An analysis of the impact of South Africa's latest efforts to establish itself as an attractive gateway into Africa shows that the country is narrowing the gap in terms of tax and exchange controls, says Doelie Lessing, director in corporate tax at Werksmans Attorneys. Read more >>
 Government and the South African National Editors Forum (Sanef) have resolved to work closely together for the good of the country. The two parties held their annual meeting on Friday and Saturday in Magaliesburg. Read more >>
 The resignation of the CEO and two senior managers at SA Airways was regrettable, Parliament's portfolio committee on public enterprises said on Tuesday. Read more >>
PRETORIA: The City of Tshwane and Schubart and Kruger Park Residents' Committee have agreed that a mediation team should be appointed to facilitate discussions aimed at resolving issues between the parties. Read more >>
 PRETORIA: South Africa's prospects for growth and development will depend increasingly on diversifying and strengthening of economic links with countries in the south, said Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. Read more >>
The public employment service of the department of labour has placed 96,505 people in jobs, the department said on Tuesday. Read more >>
 PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma is to hold a meeting with Lesotho's Prime Minister Motsoahae Thomas Thabane during the latter's official visit to South Africa on Thursday, 18 october 2012. Read more >>
 The Traditional Courts Bill would only be passed if it is in step with the Constitution, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, said on Tuesday, 16 October 2012. Read more >>
 [Karl Gernetzky] The first phase of a centralised applications system for entrance to tertiary education is operating and prospective students who have not applied yet may apply through the system for places for next year, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said last week. Read more >>
PRETORIA: Zimbabwe has numerous investment opportunities and it is up to business to turn these opportunities into tangible economic benefits, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe. Read more >>
 PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the South African tourism sector following news that South Africa has increased its tourism figures. Read more >>
 PRETORIA: The Presidency on Tuesday, 16 October 2012, said it had not received a request from Western Cape Premier Helen Zille regarding her wish to undertake a debate with President Jacob Zuma on the state of the economy. Read more >>
Law enforcement
The Department Correctional Services, together with the South African Police Service (SAPS), are investigating the circumstances which led to the death of three prisoners while they were being transported to the Johannesburg Central Prison on Monday. Read more >>
 About 165 inmates from across the country showed off their musical talents on Friday at the country's first National Offender Jazz Festival at the Grootvlei Correctional Centre in the Free State. Read more >>
 PRETORIA: Crime is a scourge that does not respect borders and international solidarity is needed to combat it, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Read more >>
PRETORIA: Correctional Services National Commissioner Tom Moyane says he is confident the department will achieve improved financial management. Read more >>
 NEW DELHI, INDIA: India has asked its central bank to examine allegations that US retail giant Wal-Mart has illegally invested in Indian supermarkets since 2010, the Press Trust of India reported Thursday. Read more >>
 PARIS, FRANCE: Internet giant Google has warned it would exclude French media sites from its search results if France adopts a law forcing search engines to pay for content, in the latest confrontation with European governments. Read more >>
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