2010

Post-WC game tough for construction industry

Construction_shock_two_optConfidence takes a dip, but there are still opportunities {writer: Roxanne Sonnenberg}

The 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup tournament, with all major projects from new stadiums to huge road infrastructure projects associated with it, was a major boom for the South African construction industry and is the main reason it could largely side-step the 2008/2009 recession.

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Taking stock after the final whistle

soccer_gees_optHuge challenges await to make the legacy last {writer: Fanie Heyns}

South Africa will directly recoup only a fraction of the billions of rands spent on the staging of the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup, but should reap long-term economic benefits through the re-branding of a nation noted for violent crime.

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Keeping the 2010 World Cup moving

0227fans_optThe face of public transport in South Africa is set to change forever {writer: Fanie Heyns}

South Africa will welcome international football guests for the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup in June and July with a dedicated transport service that is statistically mind-boggling – 418 train sets, 420 buses allocated to MATCH, 200 buses for the Fifa family, 360 buses for general spectators in addition to the 1 100 buses already in operation, as well as 800 midi-buses.

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World Cup goes green

88277215_optChina becomes a big sponsor of global sporting events {writer: Fanie Heyns}

Yingli Green Energy, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels, was unveiled as the first Chinese company to sponsor the Fifa Soccer World Cup in February 2010.

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Beyond 2010

Make the business boom last {writer: Fanie Heyns}

Plan well, be streetwise and focus on sustainable business that could benefit from the massive influx of international visitors, but that would not fade upon the conclusion of the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup.

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IIKhara Hais
Sunday, 06 March 2011

iikharaUpington rises as a symbol of progress in the Northern Cape.The expertise and sound governance of IIKhara Hais Municipality contribute to this prosperity.IIKhara Hais Municipality and the community are partners in this regard.


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Streamlining the election process
Tuesday, 01 March 2011
sitaSITA Service Management Centre supports the 2011 local government elections

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Service Management Centre (SMC) has a customer-orientated and services focused approach in running its service management services and business process outsourcing (BPO) services, which contributes toward becoming more competitive in its strategy.

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City of Ekurhuleni
Sunday, 06 March 2011
city_of_ekurFor a long time the Ekurhuleni region has been synonymous with manufacturing earning it the nickname 'Africa's manufacturing hub'- and it still is, but this is certainly not all that the area has to offer. This has become more apparent thanks to the 2010 world cup.
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Allan Gray
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Dedicated to providing superior investment performance and service excellence

Established in 1974, Allan Gray Limited is the largest privately owned investment management firm in Southern Africa. Its clients comprise institutional investors, principally retirement funds, medical aid schemes and endowments, and individuals. Clients invest through either segregated accounts or collective investment funds.


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Amatola Water - Amanzi
Sunday, 06 March 2011
amatolaAmatola Water is a state-owned, non-profit business enterprise accountable to the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, created jointly by national, provincial and local community stakeholders to serve as a multi-service, bulk water services provider. Its core aim is to assist local government in the effective development and sustainable provision of safe, reliable water supply and waste water services. Amatola Water is fully committed to improving the quality of people’s lives and recognises the challenges facing national, provincial and local government in the water sector. The eradication of water and sanitation backlogs is central to the supportive role that Amatola Water plays in this regard.

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Anglo Platinum
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Anglo Platinum Limited is listed on the JSE Limited and is the sole listed entity for the Group. It has a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. International depositary receipts for the Company's shares are listed on the Brussels bourse.

The Group's main operating mines include Rustenburg Platinum Mines¹ (RPM) Rustenburg Section, Amandelbult Section and Union Section (85% owned), as well as Potgietersrust Platinums Limited (PPRust) (now Mogalakwena Section), Twickenham and Lebowa Platinum Mines Limited (LPM).


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NATIONAL WATER WEEK
Sunday, 06 March 2011
dwaf21 - 27 March 2011 National Water Week is an annual event celebrated in March to coincide with the United Nations World Water Day. This year is no exception as it will be celebrated from 21 – 27 March 2011.
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IDC
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Overview

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Ltd (IDC) is a self-financing, national Development Finance Institution (DFI). It was established in 1940 to promote economic growth and industrial development in South Africa.

At the IDC we recognise the importance of a dynamic private sector in securing and stimulating rapid and sustainable economic growth, creating employment and reducing poverty.


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Doing right by his people
Tuesday, 01 March 2011
ethekwiniMayor Mlaba continuously works on improving the eThekwini Municipality

Having been mayor since 1996, Obed Mlaba has enjoyed his tenure in this position at eThekwini Municipality. The last 15 years have been filled with both exciting times as well as challenges, but nothing has been able to sway his passion for the job.

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Absa
Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Absa Group Limited is one of South Africa's largest financial services organisations, serving personal, commercial and corporate customers in South Africa.

The Group interacts with its customers through a combination of physical and electronic channels, offering a comprehensive range of banking services, (from basic products and services for the low-income personal market to customised solutions for the commercial and corporate markets), bancassurance and wealth management products and services.