Senior defense officials say more than a dozen U.S. military personnel, including special operations forces, have been disciplined for the breakdowns that led to the mistaken bombing of a civilian hospital in… More than a dozen U.S. military personnel have been disciplined – but face no criminal charges – for mistakes that led to the bombing of a Doctors … [Read more...] about South African official says family offered him cabinet post
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Cabinet officially approves nuclear plan
A Government Gazette notice released by the Department of Energy on December 21 has confirmed Cabinet’s decision to move ahead with the 9 600 MW nuclear procurement programme. This means the department can now call for quotes for the tendering process to begin. Russia, China, France and South Korea, Canada and Japan are all vying […] The post Cabinet officially approves … [Read more...] about Cabinet officially approves nuclear plan
Cabinet reacts to Moody’s rating
Pretoria - Cabinet has disagreed with a decision by bank rating agency Moody's Investor Service to downgrade the rating of South African banks from "stable" to "negative", saying its economic policies were supportive of growth and competiveness. "The policy choices are supportive of growth and increasing the competiveness of our economy, enhancing greater investment in … [Read more...] about Cabinet reacts to Moody’s rating
Cabinet looking into Walmart-Massmart merits
Pretoria - Cabinet has taken note of the Competition Commission's ruling on the merger of Walmart and Massmart, saying that government is looking into the matter based on its merits. "Cabinet takes note of the ruling by the Competition Tribunal on the Walmart matter and is in full support of the stewardship provided by the three ministers," Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi … [Read more...] about Cabinet looking into Walmart-Massmart merits
