May 2008
Events
Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
Features
Standard Bank to use FSC commitment over five years
Through fulfilling its commitment to the lower end and affordable housing markets, Standard Bank has achieved its share of the R42-billion commitment made by the industry as part of the Financial Sector Charter
International funding to deliver 30 000 affordable housing units
International Housing Solutions (IHS), which opened its offices in South Africa in Rosebank, Johannesburg last year, has announced that it has received US$175-million (approximately R1,3-billion) in capital for its newly launched South Africa Workforce Housing Fund
Serala View on track to relive housing shortage in Polokwane
Matome Maponya Investments (MMI) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) recently handed over keys to one of the first home-owners in Serata View, Polokwane. The new home is part of the first batch of 700 housing units that have been completed in the Serata View housing project
Stocks buys Housing Africa Development
Construction company Stocks Limited has concluded all negotiations and approvals to acquire 100% of Housing Africa Development and the transaction became effective on 9 April 2008
Investigations into housing fraud yield results
Government's commitment to fight corruption related to the housing subsidy system is bearing fruit, with thousands of public servants facing prosecution for corruptly or fraudently acquiring subsidized houses meant for the poor
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Affordable housing
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Bricks
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Electricity
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Roofing
Industry Buzz
Industry news and views from Southern Africa
Products & Services
Various construction products and services are highlighted for revue
Regional Roundup
News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from within the Southern Africa region
South African local Government Association update
Upmarket Housing
Current and proposed upmarket developments within Southern Africa are discussed
