The State Information Technology Agency (Sita) has unveiled plans aimed at improving its services in the wake of increased client dissatisfaction, the state news agency BuaNews reported on Wednesday. The turnaround strategy was devised following increased complaints regarding Sita’s services, pricing and management.
One in 10 South Africans between the ages of 15 and 24 are HIV-positive — but there is hope, according to the findings of new survey, released on Wednesday. The 10,2% prevalence rate may amount to a stabilisation of infections in that age group, the survey report states.
Academics, political analysts and the media are waiting with keen anticipation for the results of the 2004 election, to see whether racial motivations will continue to be important in defining and explaining voting behaviour in South Africa. That is, to see whether black voters will vote for ”black” parties and white voters will vote for ”white” parties. Why do these voting patterns continue to be resilient?
United States marines pressing an offensive in the Iraqi town of Fallujah, west of Baghdad, bombed a central mosque on Wednesday and killed up to 40 insurgents holed up inside, a marine officer said. The bombing came after several hours of small arms and rocket-propelled grenades fire from insurgents.
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The results of a survey conducted to find out whether President Thabo Mbeki is doing a good job show that sentiments vary according to race, location and age — but the bottom line is that Mbeki’s popularity is improving. According to the research, 47% of respondents said Mbeki is doing a good job, compared with 27% in February 2002.
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With the African National Congress assured of a large majority in the Free State, the main election battle will be between the opposition parties for the remaining seats in the provincial legislature.
Special Report: Elections 2004
For many Nigerians, daylight hours are too busy to spend on commuting. As a result, they use nights to travel between the various towns and cities where they conduct business. But, fatigue, poor visibility and bad roads have taken their toll in the form of accidents.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has commissioned telecommunications giant Telkom to provide numerous voice and data services for the general election, Telkom chief sales and marketing officer Nombulelo Moholi, said on Wednesday — just a week before South Africans go to the polls.
A black empowerment consortium has acquired just more than 25% of listed packaging group Astrapak’s subsidiary Pak 2000, a leading manufacturer of plastic containers for the petrochemical industry, it was announced on Wednesday. The consortium comprises Durban-based entrepreneurs Michael Maziya and Anand Raidoo.
Between a quarter and a third of Swazis are said to be in need of food aid. Food shipments are managed by the United Nations World Food Programme. But, the smooth functioning of this aid operation belies tensions among donor nations and groups over Swaziland’s human rights record and government spending on behalf of the royal family.