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YOUTH IMBIZO TO BE HOSTED BY THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS IN HONOUR OF THE AFRICAN YOUTH
On Thursday, 15 November 2001, the South African Minister of Communications, Dr Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri, will host an Imbizo in honour of the African Youth attending the ITU Telecom Africa 2001 Youth Forum at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The event will take place at 19h00.
African Ministers currently in South Africa for the ITU Telecom Africa 2001 will also attend the event, which will be addressed by President Thabo Mbeki of the Republic of South Africa.
The President's address will focus on the role of the youth in the implementation of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) with a specific emphasis on information and communication technologies (ICTs).
All accredited journalists should confirm attendance with Samantha (on telephone 082 756 0404) by 16h00 on Wednesday, 14 November.
Contact: Robert Nkuna on 082 887 6874
Issued by: Ministry of Communications, 13 November 2001