South African National Parks says that proceeds from the sale of 51 tons of stockpiled ivory will benefit elephant research, conservation and community development.

China and Japan have been accredited by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) standing committee to buy the ivory stockpile from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.

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Want to acquire full gastro-credentials as the very best and wittiest, worldly-wise kind of unapologetic Foodie? Then this book is for you. Commencing with ‘What kind of a Foodie are you?’ - a quiz to ascertain exactly where your food priorities lie - How to be a Better Foodie is the fun yet fascinating little compendium that Foodies everywhere have been waiting for.

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The Evolution One Fund, a 10-year private equity fund that focuses on investments in clean technology (cleantech) in the southern African region has raised R400-million from four core international investors to date, and is expected to grow to R1-billion by mid-2009.


New fund to invest in clean technologies

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The Department of Education has launched a new system to collect data on each learner in the country, and track their progress and movement throughout their school careers.

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Deliver spontaneous and memorable presentations with 3M’s tiny, handheld projector

Look no further for the ultimate road warrior pocket gadget. The lightweight and ultra mobile MPro110 micro professional projector from diversified technology company 3M is the first of its kind on the market capable of inspiring creative business presentation delivery whenever and wherever required.

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It is no longer a surprise when English sparkling wines achieve success in international competitions. Each competition award reinforces England as one of the top sparkling wine regions in the world.

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Traditionally, luxury holidays to far flung tropical islands have been the preserve of couples and honeymooners. Karma Resorts, a new wave of luxury all-villa properties in Bali and Thailand, aims to change this and now offers an exclusive ‘family and friends’ package for groups of six or more travelling together; perfect for half term, Christmas and New Year!

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President Thabo Mbeki has thanked South Africans for giving him the opportunity to serve them over the past 14 years, first as Deputy President and then as President of the country.


Thank you, South Africa - Mbeki

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HARARE, Zimbabwe - President Robert Mugabe relaxed his iron hold on Zimbabwe for the first time in nearly three decades of one-man rule, forced by escalating economic chaos into signing a power-sharing deal Monday with his bitter political rivals.


Mugabe gives some power in Zimbabwe deal

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Have you ever thought about the role that home languages play in the growth and development of your children? Trying to get to grips with maths formulae is complicated enough; imagine trying to understand them through a second language.


Social Innovator - Margie Owen-Smith

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