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Western Cape Profile

Western Cape economic growth outlook remains promising

Deteriorating international financial market conditions, which have adversely affected advanced economies to a greater extent, have dominated the global economic climate. Despite these challenges, the Cape Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

By: Carla Thomaz

06 Mar 09

GAUTRAIN

Will it be ready for the World Cup? What is its final price tag? Will it attract passengers? What will the tickets cost?

After eleven years on the Gautrain payroll, its jovial project head Jack van der Merwe can quote figures from the rapid-rail link project in quick-fire succession, and without the benefit of notes.

By: Irma Venter

06 Mar 09

TELECOMS

Telkom aims to meet 2010 FIFA World Cup ICT requirements by June

Fixed-line operator Telkom has confirmed that most of the information communication technology (ICT) requirements for the 2010 FIFA World Cup would be met by the Confederations Cup kick-off in June. “In meeting the network requirements for the...

By: Creamer Media Reporter

27 Feb 09

Video of the Week

Daily podcast – February 27, 2009

In today's podcast: the EU has confirmed its support for the international 1,5-billion-Euro Square Kilometre Array radio telescope project; and South Africans "shouldn't be surprised" if the R25-billion Gautrain project isn't ready in time for the...

By: Guy Copans

27 Feb 09

Steel

Commodities supplier anticipates growth

Resource-based commodities supplier to the steel, aluminium, cement and foundry industries Insimbi Refractory and Alloy Supplies is confident about sustained business growth in South Africa and Africa, despite the slump in steel demand.

By: Beth Shirley

27 Feb 09

PUBLIC TRASNPORT

Durban promises to met 2010 deadline for R1,2bn public-transport programmes

All of Durban's public transport projects, which are being funded by the national government to the tune of R1,2-billion, will be completed by the first quarter of 2010, Carlos Esteves, deputy head of the Road System Management for eThekwini, said...

By: Margie Inggs

27 Feb 09

WORLD CUP 2010

Flooring group awarded  contracts at eight World  Cup-linked stadiums

AltX-listed infrastructure-focused company Accentuate has been awarded about R8-million flooring contract for eight of the ten new soccer stadiums being built or renovated for the 2010 soccer World Cup.  The company will be also supplying new...

By: Dennis Ndaba

27 Feb 09

Food and Beverages

Food and beverage expo set for July

A number of prominent issues in the food industry will be highlighted at the Food and Beverage conference, which is to take place as part of Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) from July 19 to July 21, 2009, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

Projects Update

Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, South Africa

The Rea Vaya BRT system will see hundreds of new buses transporting commuters in special lanes on routes linking townships in the south to the northern suburbs and the city centre.

By: Sheila Barradas

27 Feb 09

CONSTRUCTION

Some margin strain in 2009, but Group Five expects to stay within range

Group Five does not anticipate its operating margin to come under pressure this year, despite the current economic crisis, says CEO Mike Upton.

By: Irma Venter

27 Feb 09

Steel

Steel construction industry active, despite economic slump

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) executive director Hennie de Clercq says that although the current economic climate is characterised by lower prices and slumping demand, the South African steel construction industry...

By: Beth Shirley

27 Feb 09

Steel

Steel market weak and declining

The most notable recent change in the steel industry is the price decline, as a result of lower consumer demand, states risk analysis firm Coface senior underwriting manager, Wayne Basson.

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Cape Town Centurion Derby Johannesburg London Marlboro Midrand Pretoria Sandton Tshwane KwaZulu-Natal Natal DURBAN Pinetown Westville Orlando Port Elizabeth Soccer City Abu Dhabi Dubai	Education Property Development ABSA Bank Bombardier Bouygues Eskom Gautrain Gautrain Management Agency J&J Group Murray & Roberts Rosebank Strategic Partners Group Union Carriage & Wagon Coca-Cola Media Broadcast Telkom Basil Read Nissan South Africa Sea Kay Alloy Supplies Insimbi Johannesburg Stock Exchange Metallurg Group Metallurg Incorporated Lear Road System Management Interior Wooden Floors GMO Marcopolo South Africa REA Scania South Africa ArcelorMittal Coface	Asia Africa	South Africa Germany United Kingdom Australia Argentina Brazil Canada Kenya Nigeria Tanzania United States Democratic Republic Of Congo China
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Electricity Supply Crisis Energy Crisis Municipal Services Infrastructure Property Development Sports Event Transport Carrier Rooms Communication Technology Communications Giant Fixed-line Operator Information Communication Technology Telecommunications Solution Scientific Infrastructure Cement Mining Resource-based Commodities Supplier Steel Steel Demand Steel Industry Steel Ropes Transport Infrastructure Car Parks Rubber Beverage Sectors Food Food Industry Food Quality Food Safety Main Implementing Agency Steel Construction Industry Structural Steel Structural Steel Industry Structural Steel Pro-ducts Structural Steel Producers Structural Steel Product Steel Consumption Steel Exports Steel Manufacturers Steel Price Steel Suppliers Steel Take-up	Western Cape Northern Cape Nelson Mandela Bay	Jeremy Wiley Gautrain Jack Van Der Merwe Tokyo Sexwale Thami Magazi Brian Bruce Ed Liechti Carlos Esteves Julie-May Ellingson Margaret Ncgadi Donald Platt Andrew Murray Bernard Cole Megan Cameron Mike Upton De Beer Hennie De Clercq Wayne Basson	Far East West Coast Middle East
Sports Event	Technology	Facility	Organisation
FIFA World Cup World Cup Confederations Cup All Africa Games The All Africa Games	Information Technology Communication Technology Information Communication Technology Thermal Insulation GMO Technology	Gautrain Johannesburg's Park Station Johannesburg’s Park Station MIDRAND STATION Midrand–Sandton–OR Tambo International Airport Tambo International Airport Bloemfontein Stadium Loftus Versfeld Stadium Royal Bafokeng Stadium Durban International Airport King Shaka International Airport Nkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway Ellis Park Stadium Green Point Stadium Moses Madiba Stadium Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Orlando Stadium R3,3-billion Jebel Ali Trade Port	Gautrain