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South African government bonds became the first African government bonds to be included in Citigroup's influential World Government Bond Index on Monday, a development that could boost investment inflows while reducing the cost of borrowing for the country.

South Africa was well positioned to become a deal-making, financial and professional services hub for the entire region, Brand South Africa’s head pointed out at the Africa Risk Conference at the JSE.

A number of high-profile local and international speakers are lined up for the 2012 Sports and Events Tourism Exchange Conference, which will look at ways of enhancing South Africa's sport, tourism and event industries.

South African government bonds will be the first African government bonds to be included in Citigroup's influential World Government Bond Index from October, a development that could boost investment inflows while reducing the cost of borrowing for the country.

The Oxford Business Group's comprehensive new report about South Africa’s standing as an investment destination holds good news for the country.

The Oxford Business Group has launched a comprehensive landmark report which reveals South Africa’s attractive standing as an investment destination.
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South Africa's automotive manufacturing hub, the Eastern Cape province, has received another boost from a multi-million investment by First Automobile Works into a new truck assembly plant.
• Motor industry, government talk more jobs

Climate-smart agriculture offers a "triple win" for food security, adaptation, and mitigation, South African President Jacob Zuma and former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on the sidelines of COP 17 in Durban.

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