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Housing in Southern Africa - March 2006

March 2006




Events

Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions

Features

So 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 Buzz

Industry news from the Southern Africa region

Products & Services

Various construction products and services are highlighted for review

Regional Roundup

News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from the Southern African Region

Social housing

In 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 Housing

Current and proposed upmarket developments within South Africa are discussed
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