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Venezuela and S Africa sign deal

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02-Sep-2008
        
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Venezuela and South Africa have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation between their oil and gas industries. Reports said the deal likely included plans for oil-rich Venezuela to supply crude to South African oil firm Petro SA at preferential rates. The deal is particularly important for South Africa, which has been plagued by energy shortages. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez signed the agreement while on... [read full story]                    

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