March 2006
EventsForthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
FeaturesSo where to now? Soweto of course The Orlando Ekhaya development was officially launched last month. This multi-aspect project with an approximate price tag of R1-billion will transform the currently derelict Orlando Power Station into a massive complex DRC Housing Minister calls on SA developers and investors At the end of February the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Minister of Urban Planning and Housing, John Tibasima called on South African developers and contractors to invest in residential and commercial properties in his country
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Affordable housing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Energy efficiency
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Precast concrete solutions
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Roofing, doors, windows
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Urban renewal and rental housing
Industry BuzzIndustry news from the Southern Africa region
Products & ServicesVarious construction products and services are highlighted for review
Regional RoundupNews briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from the Southern African Region
Social housingIn June 2005, a revised social housing policy document was approved by the National Department of Housing. The policy document aims to facilitate the development of a sustainable social housing sector and enable the sector to deliver rental and co-operative housing units at scale
Upmarket HousingCurrent and proposed upmarket developments within South Africa are discussed
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