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Mbeki says power problem can be overcome


    CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - President Thabo Mbeki said on Friday South Africa could overcome in a "relatively short period" the power supply crisis that has hurt the key mining industry and raised concerns among foreign investors.

    In a state of the nation address to parliament he also saidhis government would maintain its fiscal policies to supportcontinued economic growth.

    (Reporting by Paul Simao)