South Africa: IEC Receives Funding for Barcode Scanners

11 February 2009

Cape Town — The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is to receive funding for 30 000 technological advanced barcode scanners to ensure the smooth running of the 2009 General Elections.

The announcement was made by Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on Wednesday while delivering his 2009 Budget Speech in Parliament.

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