2010 tickets: fourth sale kicks off

The fourth ticket sales phase for the 2010 Fifa World Cup – one of the last chances for fans to attend the first football World Cup on African soil – kicks off on Tuesday, 9 February at 12.00 Central European Time.

Algeria eyes pebble-bed reactor

The Pebble Bed Modular Reactor company says South Africa and Algeria could form significant partnerships in the nuclear field, with the company's technology being used for electricity generation and water desalination in the north African country.

African fans plan World Cup party

Football supporters in Africa are hungry for more quality football, and many of them cannot wait to make the trip to South Africa in five months' time to witness history in the making.

SA's biggest home improvement expo

The Gauteng Homemakers Expo, South Africa's largest home improvement exhibition, takes place at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg from 18 to 21 February, with some exciting new features on offer this year.

Chemicals: opportunities beyond 2010

South Africa's chemicals industry has been lifted by the country's World Cup infrastructure investments, says consultancy Frost & Sullivan, adding that transport, water and electricity projects will continue to provide opportunities as stadium-related projects wind down.

Newtown Festival to rock 2010

Newtown, Johannesburg's creative hub, is hosting a cultural festival during the 2010 Fifa World Cup to show the world what Joburg – and South Africa – has to offer.