June 2007
Events
Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
Features
""The housing backlog apex is broken"" says Minister of Housing
On 8 June the Minister of Housing, Lindiwe Sisulu, delivered her Budget Vote to Parliament. She stated that for the current MTEF period, the housing budget will increase from R8,8 billion in 2007/2008 to R12,5 billion in 2009/2010. This represents a growth of R3,7-billon or 19,5%
Botswana Housing Corporation evolves into new role-player
The Botswana Housing Corporation's (BHC) chief executive officer, Reginald Motswaiso, has maintained the corporation has not abandoned its mandate as outlined by Botswana's Corporation's Act
Delegates at National Rural Housing Indaba sign fast track housing contract
Delegates at the recently held National Rural Housing Indaba signed a partnership to fast track rural housing delivery without compromising traditional building methods, rural ways of life and not exposing family homes to financial risks that can lead to evictions
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Bricks
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Innovative building
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Kitchens and bathrooms
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Plumbing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Precast concrete solutions
Industry Buzz
Industry news and views from Southern Africa
Products & Services
Various construction products and services are highlighted for review
Social housing
An exploration of the policies and projects within the Social Housing sector of South Africa
Upmarket Housing
Current and proposed upmarket developments within South Africa are discussed
