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African Governance: Pressing for Transparency, Reaching for Change – WEF

As international transparency initiatives shine spotlights on corruption, African civil society must demand accountability of national leaders Economic diversification helps lessen corruption by enrichment in ways other than political power Cape Town, South Africa, 9 May 2013 – In a lively discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa about the role of business and civil …

PM’s statement prior to his departure for South Africa

I leave today for Durban, South Africa, to attend the Fifth BRICS Summit at the invitation of President Jacob Zuma. Over the last few years, BRICS has emerged as a consequential voice in the international arena. Close coordination between its members through the means of an annual Summit and several area-specific meetings as necessary has …

Serco Global Services launches new centre in South Africa

India, 04 March, 2013: Serco, the international service company, today announces the opening of a new business process outsourcing (BPO) delivery centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The new centre, located in the Cape Town Central Business District, is expected to accommodate over 500 new employees and serve a range of international and domestic customers …

Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Announces Social Entrepreneurs of the Year 2013

New York, 15 February 2013 – Twenty-four social entrepreneurs have been acknowledged by the Schwab Foundation as Social Entrepreneurs of the Year 2013. The winners were selected in recognition of their innovative approaches and potential for global impact. The impact of the award will be discussed during a livecast session at The Huffington Post featuring Hilde …

2nd BRICS Health Ministers’ Meet Begins Tomorrow

The second BRICS Health Ministers’ Meet will begin with a two-day programme in New Delhi tomorrow. While the programme of first day will be held at Dr. Ramalingaswamy Auditorium, AIIMS, New Delhi, the second day programme will be at Banquet Hall, Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi. The first day’s programme will be participated by the Health …

South Africa hands over climate baton

South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane officially handed over the UN climate change presidency as this year’s UN climate summit (COP 18) got under way in Doha, Qatar on Monday. Thousands of government representatives, international organizations and civil society members gathered in the Qatari capital as the United Nations Climate Change Conference …