In this task, you are given a piece of an article. Your task is to generate a short summary of the text. Try to give the summary in just one sentence.
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Question: President Robert Mugabe has reappointed several senior civil servants in various capacities in line with the new constitution.

Answer: Nine IT stocks were, extending Friday's gain.


Question: France said Wednesday that two more French journalists are being held hostage in Syria, bringing to at least four the number of French journalists held there.

Answer: South African stocks rallied.


Question: He also noted that there was no plan by the federal government to sell off any of the refineries owned by the country.

Answer:
There was no plan by the federal government to sell off any of the refineries.


