IFC calls for private fixed investment

The International Finance Corporation has called for more private investment in South Africa's infrastructure sector, adding that it was ready to engage with stakeholders to find solutions to the country's power shortage and increase private investment in health, education and other social infrastructure.

Gauteng in R11bn highway upgrade

The South African National Roads Agency has awarded seven contracts for the first phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement project, which will see 125.5 kilometres of highways in the highly urbanised province being upgraded at a cost of R11.5-billion.

Comrades moves for Fifa spectaculars

With South Africa set to host the Fifa Confederations Cup in 2009 and the Fifa World Cup in 2010 the dates for the running of the Comrades Marathon in those years have been changed.

Kimberley to get jewellery factory

The provincial government and private investors are to open a gold jewellery manufacturing facility worth R100-million in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape, in an effort to ensure that more value is added to precious metals locally, with finished products destined for export markets.

Cape Town prepares for rising sea levels

The City of Cape Town is undertaking an in-depth study into the predicted impact of rising sea levels on the city's vast coastline, so as to identify risks and begin planning for strategies to minimise the implications of climate change.

Ibsa commits to advancing the 'South'

The foreign ministers of three of the world's leading developing democracies - India, Brazil and South Africa - have committed the initiative to advancing democracy, increasing trilateral trade and seeking better representation for developing countries in international organisations like the United Nations, World Bank and others.