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South Africa pulls the plug

(January 21st, 2008)

South Africa’s been in the grip of a serious power shortage lately, thanks to local demand exceeding supply. Gretchen Wilson reports the country is cutting supply for some other countries sucking power to keep up.

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China, South Africa align interests

(January 9th, 2008)

China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is visiting South Africa this week, and peacekeeping is one of the main issues at hand. Gretchen Wilson reports what else is on the agenda for South Africa’s biggest trading partner.

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S. African candidate campaigns in U.S.

(December 5th, 2007)

A leading candidate for president of South Africa is lobbying in the United States for business partnerships and investment. He’s shaken off rape charges and corruption allegations but he’s yet to make peace with the international business community. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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South African miners to strike for safety

(November 30th, 2007)

A quarter of a million miners are set to walk off the job in South Africa on Tuesday to call attention to unsafe working conditions. Mining has been part of the country’s fabric for more than a century, but little attention has been paid to the human costs. Gretchen Wilson reports.

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South Africa’s gold market is glistening

(November 8th, 2007)

Gold is close to being at an all-time — which is good news for South Africa, the world’s leading gold producer. Gretchen Wilson looks into what’s making gold a popular investment right now.

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