Newsletter No. 37
27 October 2006
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Newsletter No. 37 |
27 October 2006 |
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SOCCER
Cabinet has welcomed the R15 billion budget allocation to preparations for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, describing the move as one that will inspire "all of us to focus our attention on implementation".
GOVERNMENT
Public Service and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi has been elected to lead an international organisation that promotes sound public management practices.
2010
R3.8 billion has been set aside for public transport for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. “The eyes of the world are on us as we accelerate our preparations,” said Transport Minister Jeff Radebe.
JOBURG
Reducing the structure of the City, from 11 regions to just seven, will help
to improve urban management and service delivery.
ENVIRONMENT
Cape Town has appealed to international environmental organisations
to emphasise local government's role in sustainable development.
BHISHO
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has approved R54 million for
the construction of a salt crystallization plant in the Coega Industrial Development
Zone.
2010
Cape Town has put in a strong bid to be the
broadcasting hub for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, Business Day
has reported.
JOHANNESBURG
A conference is planned to discuss the information technology challenges
facing the city for the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup. Interested parties will
work together to seek solutions to any expected problems.
NELSON MANDELA BAY
Pitting cities and towns against each other with contestants from competing
towns in spectacular oversized costumes, the Summer Games has begun.
eTHEKWINI
The French Development Agency (AFD) will contribute a loan of between R60-70 million,
to an environmentally friendly energy project, in line with an agreement signed with the eThekwini municipality.
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