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Global mediator Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize

Finland's former president Martti Ahtisaari won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for a long career of peace work from Namibia to Kosovo. The Norwegian Nobel Committee chose Ahtisaari to receive the $1.4 million prize from a field of 197 candidates "for his important efforts, on several continents and over more than three decades, to resolve international conflicts."
Podcast
In today's podcast: Buyelwa Sonjica says that the world and South Africa needs a more stable oil price, Shell South Africa says that the world would eventually see a shift towards an era where energy was used more efficiently and, a decision has been taken to develop a State-owned mining company in South Africa. - 10 Oct 08 - 14:29
ZIMBABWE

No progress seen in latest Zimbabwe talks

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai failed to reac...
EUROPE

France says Russia partly meets Georgia ceasefire

Russia has not fully complied with the terms of a cease-fire in Georgia, France's forei...
UNITED STATES

McCain raises Obama's ties with former radical

Trailing in opinion polls, Republican presidential nominee John McCain pressed his effo...
INTERNATIONAL

World Bank names 28 financially strained states

A new World Bank report on Thursday named 28 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle E...
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Legislation

Acts

Cross-Border Road Transport Amendment Act (No. 12 of 2008)
National Gambling Amendment Act (No. 10 of 2008)
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (No. 5 of 2008)
Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act (No. 11 of 2008)
Appropriation Act (No. 9 of 2008)
Taxation Laws Amendment Act (No. 3 of 2008)
National Gambling Amendment Act (No. 10 of 2008)

Bills

Portfolio Committee Amendments to Built Environment Professions Bill [B 53A-2008]
Provision of Land and Assistance Amendment Bill [B 40B-2008]
Portfolio Committee Amendments to Provision of Land and Assistance Amendment Bill [B 40A-2008]
Portfolio Committee Amendments to National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Amendment Bill [B 67A-2008]
Portfolio Committee Amendments to National Environment Laws Amendment Bill [B 66A-2008]
South African Qualifications Authority: National Standards Bodies Regulations: Standards Generating body for Human Resource Management and Practices (Gazette No. 31428 – Notice 986) (Deadline: October 29, 2008)
South African Qualifications Authority: National Standards Bodies Regulations: Standards Generating Body for Electrical Engineering and Construction (Gazette No. 31428 – Notice 984) (Deadline: October 20, 2008)

Notices and Regulations

Project and Construction Management Professions Act (48/2000): South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions: Recommended identification of work for the Construction Project Mangers and the Construction Managers (Gazette No
Project and Construction Management Professions Act (48/2000): South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions: Notice of Registration Rules for Professional Construction Mentors (Gazette No. 31429 – Notice 1139)
Electoral Commission Act (51/1996): Electoral Commission: regulations: Activities permissible outside voting stations on voting day (Gazette no. 31453 – Notice 1205)
Opinion

Global Account - Seeraj Mohamed

Seeraj Mohamed is Director of Corporate Strategy and Industrial Development Reseach Programme (CSID) in the School of Economic and Business Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand. In his column he provides an alternative perspective on economic and policy developments in South Africa and around the world..

Look South - Brandon Hamber

An analysis of trends in global political, social and cultural life and its relevance to South Africa. Brandon Hamber is a South African living in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He works internationally as an independent consultant on conflict resolution and political transition-related issues.

Hot Spot – Dr Harald Winkler

Dr Harald Winkler is a senior researcher at the Energy Research Center, and is based at the University of Cape Town, in South Africa. He writes this monthly opinion piece, entitled ‘Hot Spot’, in his personal capacity. The column focuses primarily on climate-change mitigation, which, in the South African context, has a strong weighting towards energy and energy policy choices. But he also reflects on energy and climate change under the broader theme of sustainable development.

Real Economy

For well-considered comment and analysis on the issues and trends shaping the South African business landscape, read Real Economy. From macro- and micro-economic developments through to black economic empowerment and trade negotiations, Real Economy offers a weekly insight into the challenges associated with growth and transformation.
Recommendations

Former President Thabo Mbeki's letter to the cabinet (24/09/2008)

In this letter, former President Thabo Mbeki thanks his cabinet colleagues for the service they have rendered to the country.

The Global Competitiveness Report 2008/9: Country Highlights (October 2008)

This report, by the World Economic Forum, provides an overview of the economic competitiveness of important global and regional economies.

Ibrahim Index of African Governance 2008 (October 2008)

This background briefing for the Ibrahim Index of African Governance provides an overview of the Index's assessment criteria and country results.

National Director of Public Prosecutions' application for leave to appeal (September 2008)

The National Director of Public Prosecutions has applied for leave to appeal the Zuma judgment delivered on September 12, 2008 by Judge Chris Nicholson.

Overview of Equality for Women: Where do we stand on Millennium Development Goal 3? (September 2008)

This report, by the World Bank and the OECD, suggests that a substantial effort is required to achieve equality for women.