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Weekend 26 / 27 July 2014 Circulation : exceeds 8,000 subscribers Property and Construction related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS. Editor: Bert van den Heever Click on the blue headline if you wish to read the full article on the Internet. Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/

LATEST NEWS

INTERBUILD AFRICA 2014/ASAQS/SACQSP COMPETITION (FREE ENTRY)

HURRY!!! THE COMPETITION CLOSES ON 11 AUGUST 2014

The biannual Interbuild Africa exhibition is taking place from 20 – 23 August 2014 at the Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg.

Interbuild Africa is kindly sponsoring a competition in collaboration with the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).

All Quantity Surveying students, as well as Candidate Quantity Surveyors registered with the SACQSP are invited to participate in the competition with a total cash prize of R 10,000 up for grabs.

Click here to find out more Click here for a copy of this invitation as well as the adjudication criteria

Click here for a free e-ticket!

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] ASAQS Workshops at Interbuild

Free CPD lectures for ASAQS members during the Interbuild Africa Expo. Visit the website to find our more! Brought to you by the EduTech Centre.

Application for listing on the DPW Supplier Register, closing soon

The Department of Public Works recently invited all prospective suppliers of built environment professional services to apply to be registered onto the DPW database. The Department of Public Works will not do business with any suppliers that are not registered on the database. The closing date for submission is 31 July 2014.

Please click here for more information.

DPW procurement of professional service providers

The Registrar of the SACQSP, Mr Steve Lyons, recently enquired on how service providers were appointed by the DPW and received the following answer:

On the procurement of professional service providers:

1. The roster system has not been practised for some time. 2. Tenders below R500 000 are advertised in the tender bulletin and the department’s website. Tenderes must be on the department’s data base in order to qualify. 3. Tenderes above R500 000 are advertised on the tender bulletin and the department’s website. In this instance, however, tenderes need not be on the department’s data base.

We trust the above clarifies the situation and that it will also be indicative as to whether or not you wish to be included in the DPW Supplier Register.

Association of Arbitrators Evening Lecture

OPERATION and ROLES of the DISPUTE BOARD

We have great pleasure in inviting you to an Evening Lecture on Wednesday 30th July 2014 at Hackle Brooke Conference Centre, Craighall

Time: 17h00, Cost: R200.00 per person. Please click here for more information.

Are you ready – willing to learn more…

"The 7th SACQSP Research conference "Mapping the Future" in collaboration with the ASAQS is being held on Monday 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd September 2014 at the CSIR in Pretoria.

The focus of being ready to evolve as a professional is being presented by a number of speakers, both from within the profession and specialist keynote speakers who have been selected to encourage you to embrace change for your survival.

The SACQSP Conferences have evolved through the years from purely academic research, to a blend of pro-active research papers interspersed with pertinent industry speakers. The popularity of these conferences is evident with the “sold-out” signs being posted for last year’s event in a week before the event.

Please click here for more information.

What the ASAQS had to say on the issue of how the QS profession should be governed in future...

Your profession is currently controlled by Council who determines the ethics and standards which should be upheld by all practising professionals.Their mandate is in terms of an Act of parliament and their statutory powers are described fully on the SACQSP website.

Various attempts were made in the recent past to change either the powers of Council or how it functions in terms of current legislation.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] To read the full article, please click here.

Netspot : Five travel scams of the week

These days, you can’t travel on either business or vacation and let your electronic guard down. Here are a few popular scams you need to watch out for when travelling overseas

1) Fake Free Wi-Fi Network that you find when you look for access to your business account. It has the hotel's name, but the scammers are listening in on the (company confidential) traffic. Verify with the hotel before loging in on "free Hotel Wi- Fi".

2) Fake Software Update where a traveler attempting to set up a hotel internet connection sees an "Update-popup" for a popular software product. Click on it and malware installs. Always update laptops before you leave and never update while you travel.

3) Pizza Delivery Scam where you find a flyer slipped under your hotel door. When you call to order, they take your card data but never deliver because the flyer was a scam. Get food recommendations from the concierge!

4) An ATM Security Team is warning about new ATM skimmers that are almost impossible to detect with the naked eye. Thanks to a slimmed-down profile, the devices sit within the throat of an ATM card slot, capturing data when a traveler slides their card inside. A spy camera then tapes the customer as they enter their PIN number on the keypad. Especially when on the road, COVER YOUR HAND WHEN TYPING IN THE PIN!

5) Late Night Hotel Front Desk Call where you get a call alerting you there is a problem with your credit card and please verify the number. Except it's a scammer who now has your number or perhaps just skimmed your card at the ATM and needs some more info to make a fake duplicate card so they can grab the maximum cash. Especially when you travel, never give out credit card information if you did not initiate the call!

(©http://blog.knowbe4.com/)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses and conferences they may wish to attend, we publish the preliminary dates of some of these congresses for your attention.

Members are encouraged to plan ahead and to support these conferences/congresses.

Green Building Convention

When: 10 - 12 September 2014 Where: Cape Town International Convention Center What: 2 days of inspiring speakers and thought leaders. Great social events and networking opportunities plus pre- convention tours and courses.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ASAQS MEMBERS!

Click here to find out more.

How to book: Fill out the attached form for group or individual bookings and send it to our convention organisers: Sithembile Nzama on [email protected]

ICEC 2014 IX World Congress - Re-Engineering Total Cost Management Milan, Italy, 20, 21, 22 October 2014 Call for Papers - Second Announcement

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CALENDAR

29 July 2014

Professional Negligence Liability & Risk Time: 08:00 Where: Pretoria, Gauteng Information: This seminar focuses on the liability of professionals for their negligence, and how to limit and otherwise manage their exposure to claims. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

6 August 2014

Subcontracting Do's & Don'ts Time: 08:00 Where: Umhlanga, KwaZulu Natal Information: The course is presented in two main parts. Part One comprises general considerations of subcontracts relating to Parties’ obligations, Quality, Time, etc. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

7 August 2014

JBCC Series 2000 Principal Agreement Time: 08:00 Where: Rondebosch, Cape Town Information: This workshop focuses on the current latest version of the JBCC Contracts. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

12 August 2014

Subcontracting Do's & Don'ts Time: 08:00 Where: Rondebosch, Cape Town Information: This workshop focuses on the current latest version of the JBCC Contracts. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

12 / 13 August 2014

NEC 2 day Seminar Time: 08:00 Where: Midrand, Gauteng Information: This seminar will look initially at contract strategy from the perspective of main Contractor/Sub contractor appointment. Contact: Norah ([email protected])

13 August 2014

JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 6.1 combined with JBCC N/S Subcontract Agreement Ed 6.1 Time: 08:00 Where: East London Information: Working knowledge of JBCC agreements and forms Contact: Allison Kuhn ([email protected])

14 August 2014

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 6.1 combined with JBCC N/S Subcontract Agreement Ed 6.1 Time: 08:00 Where: Port Elizabeth Information: Working knowledge of JBCC agreements and forms Contact: Allison Kuhn ([email protected])

14 / 15 August 2014

New Engineering Contract Time: 08:30 Where: Johannesburg, Gauteng Information: The New Engineering Contract Family of Standard Form Contracts is used by major organisations across the length and breadth of . Contact: Faith ([email protected])

South Africa: 'Building block towards 2030 vision in the NDP' Cabinet approved the five-year Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) of government on Wednesday, which would serve as the “building block towards the 2030 vision in the National Development Plan (NDP)”. (©www.concrete.tv)

Everything rosy in the global cement garden The most notable observation regarding the last seven days is that cement industry news has been overwhelmingly positive. (©www.concrete.tv)

Government spends R60m for 'ghost' buildings The government has been spending R60-million a year on 108 vacant buildings and R12-million on 12 buildings occupied by non-governmental tenants. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Gauteng Treasury to ensure closer scrutiny of municipal spend, revenues The Gauteng Treasury has outlined firm plans to work more closely with local spheres of government to improve financial management, accelerate the payment of invoices and identify new sources of revenue generation, provincial MEC for Finance Barbara Creecy said on Friday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Government reclaims Vlakplaas The state has reclaimed the notorious Vlakplaas from a right-wing religious fundamentalist, who claimed he was a "squatter" and could not be evicted, according to a report. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Public Works to reclaim disputed state properties The Department of Public Works is taking legal action to reclaim property and land appropriated by private individuals during the 1994-95 transition to democracy. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

More than 3 000 land claims lodged Less than a month after government re-opened the land claims window, Rural Development and Land Reform Minister says they have already received in excess of 3 000 claims. (©www.property24.com)

The Affordable Housing Summit will be in Johannesburg for its 4th spin The 4th Affordable Housing Summit will take place in from the 26 – 28 August 2014 at Crowne Plaza, Rosebank Johannesburg. The summit is a joint venture by IQPC South Africa, the Affordable Land and Housing Data Centre and Gauteng Partnership Fund. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Hopes for Office Sector revival as vacancies hit nine-year high The corner for South Africa's office market still seems some way away from turning into positive territory, with vacancies in major centres continuing to run at fairly high levels. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Growthpoint Properties, Zenprop to develop efficient global head office for Discovery Discovery is set to have a new resource-efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-sustainable global head office in Sandton, developed in joint venture by two of South Africa's leading property companies Growthpoint Properties Limited and Zenprop Property Holdings. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Enterprising landlords raise quality of office space

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] Capital Property Fund revamps Fourways Office Park and buildings in Fourways Golf Park. As commercial property owners continue to compete for office tenants in a constricted market which has to a large degree favoured the latter - who are able to shop around for the best deal, landlords with foresight have raised the standard and quality of their offerings. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Kyalami race track auction signals Investors’ appetite for prime property Midrand’s Kyalami race track auction deal in which Porsche SA made the highest bid of R205m, is evident that the property market is moving again with deals being concluded particularly at auction events raising investor confidence. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Ekurhuleni leads on new road designs In South Africa it is a common phenomenon that taxis stop abruptly anywhere in the middle of the road to drop or take in commuters. (©www.property24.com)

Jozi’s freeloaders The news that the City of Johannesburg has uncovered massive fraud in its billing department will surely be welcomed by those who have been overcharged for utilities and rates. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Construction to begin of R17m multi-purpose Chatty centre Multi-purpose Chatty centre is set to emerge from a pothole-filled dirt road in Port Elizabeth, with residents, council officials, architects and builders attended a ceremony. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Cape Town Convention launches R850m expansion plans The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is set to start a new phase of development with the announcements of construction work on CTICC East, which begins this month with doors due to open to the public early in 2017. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Big plans for the Cape , MEC for Economic Opportunity, Government and Solly Fourie, Head of Department for Economic Development & Tourism, Western Cape talk about the projects which are developing in Cape Town and how they are aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the Mother City. (©www.concrete.tv)

Aveng completes R2bn bond placement The listed construction and engineering firm Aveng placed R2 billion worth of convertible bonds last week‚ maturing in 2019‚ with institutional investors at a coupon rate of 7.25%. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Gooderson aims to lift occupancy above 50% AltX-listed Gooderson's shares trade at an astounding 55% discount to its tangible net asset value of 115c a share. This is despite the firm which has operations in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and Mpumalanga reporting a steady growth in profit and dividends for the past three years. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Tradehold acquires Collins group outside South Africa Property and retail investment group Tradehold (TDH) has entered into a memorandum of understanding to acquire the bulk of the commercial property holdings of the Collins group outside of South Africa. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

UK: Canary Wharf expansion approved Construction is set to start on the first of 30 more tower blocks that are to be built at London’s Canary Wharf. (©www.concrete.tv)

New legislation to stop Foreigners buy land in SA South African Government seeks to limit foreign land ownership and will introduce legislation to stop foreigners buy land in the country but does not think it wise to expropriate existing foreign-owned land, Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti said. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

A marked increase of Foreign Property Buyers Offshore investors looking for second homes in wealthy hot spots like Clifton and Plettenberg Bay are returning to SA after a virtual absence from 2009 to 2011. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Industrial / Commercial Property Broker A dynamic Gauteng based property group is looking for energetic and driven Commercial and Industrial Property Brokers to join the team based in Johannesburg. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

New shopping mall in Tugela Ferry The vibrant, yet isolated, KwaZulu-Natal rural town of Tugela Ferry is set to get its very first shopping mall. The Tugela Ferry Mall is expected to open in April 2015. (©www.property24.com)

South Africa’s latest railside mall breaks ground – Cape Town The railside mall located at Langa Junction, the busiest station in Cape Town, broke ground early in July and is expected to be completed by March 2015. Built to cater for the 45 000+ commuters who pass through the station daily, the shopping complex will span a 5 000m (square). (©www.designmind.co.za)

Association calls on commission to investigate exclusive retail leases The South African Real Estate Investment Trust (SA Reit) Association has called on the Competition Commission to intervene in undesirable exclusivity clauses in retail leases that were allowing retailers to stifle market share. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Accommodation industry rises by 7.6% in May Total income for South Africa's tourist accommodation industry rises by 7.6% in May. Statistics SA's tourist accommodation survey released on Monday showed. The survey is conducted monthly and covers a sample of public and private enterprises involved in the short-stay accommodation industry‚ with the results used to compile estimates of tourism satellite accounts‚ as well as the gross domestic product. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Functional art - foyer enhancing Pub-Style mirrors There's not a lot of room for wasted space where entry ways are concerned. That's where these dual-function mirrors come in. Inspired by the fittings that hung in bistros and bars of the early 20th century, these hook-laden wood-framed mirrors provide a wide-ranging use for little necessities like keys, bags, scarves, and such—without blocking much needed floor space. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Make lounging around creative – stylish ideas for your home or office Comfort and functionality are the two words which come to mind where seating is concerned. No home or office can boast doing its function without a chair, stool, sofa or couch within the confinements of its rooms. The beauty in the function of seats, however, lies in the many ways you can decorate and arrange your seats. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Rectangular arches frame rooms and gardens at Cosmic House by UID Architects The overlapping layers of this house by Japanese studio UID Architects form terraces that extend inside and living rooms that open out to the garden. (©www.dezeen.com)

B-and-Bee camping concept proposes stackable sleeping cells for festivals This modular honeycomb of wooden cells by a team of Belgian designers could provide a solution for people avoiding music festivals because they don't like sleeping in tents. (©www.dezeen.com)

GREAT BUILDINGS:

Hotel du Departement, by Alsop and Stormer, at Marseille, France, 1994. (©www.greatbuildings.com)

WORLD CLASS DESIGN AND A MAKEOVER MAKE DECOREX JOBURG 2014 A MUST-SEE 7th of August 2014 at Decorex Joburg A global design showcase, a brand new streamlined layout and the fact that Decorex Joburg now occupies every available space in Gauteng’s largest exhibition centre means that this year Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibition moves into a whole new era. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Durban gears-up to host the UIA2014 World Architecture Congress

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] The 25th UIA World Congress on Architecture, the largest meeting of architects and build industry professionals in Southern Africa, will be held in Durban (3-7 August 2014). (©www.designmind.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Snr Architectural Technoligist - Sandton Due to long term strategic planning, this prestigious, busy practice with international and local projects requires a stand alone, technologist who understands how a building is put together. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

Control the Cost of Change When aware of the different hidden costs of change, project managers can positively influence those costs — and minimize the disruption to their teams, creating a project environment where change becomes a force for , rather than something to avoid or resist. Here are three best practices that will help. (©www.projectsatwork.com)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Site Project Services Lead – Oil & Gas - Iraq Deliver the full Project Services function to the Projects for Asset on site. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Senior Project Planner - Sugar Nigeria Project Management Company seeking Senior Project Planner to be based in Nigeria. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Senior Cost Engineer Sugar Nigeria Project Management Company seeking Senior Cost Engineer to be based in Nigeria. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need Project Managers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Project Managers submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

South Africa’s Arcelor Mittal to Increase Supply by Upgrading Steel Mill Plans are under way for the improvement of Arcelor Mittal South Africa (AMSA) steel plate mill in Vander bijl Park. According to the company, the upgrade, which will take place on the fourth quarter of 2014, will enable the company produce up to 11 tons of heavy steel plates for the emerging South African wind tower manufacturing sector. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Murray & Roberts awarded mammoth R2.6bn Venetia mine contract In what could be the single-largest contract awarded to construction major Murray & Roberts (M&R) since the power build programme, M&R subsidiary M&R Cementation has secured a R2.6-billion contract to develop an underground mine beneath diamond major De Beers’ openpit Venetia mine, in Limpopo. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

R9.7bn Moloto Corridor project reaches valuation phase The long-awaited Moloto Corridor Project, between Gauteng and Mpumalanga, has, after some delay, reached the full value assessment and economic evaluation phase of its ongoing feasibility study, bringing nearer the likelihood that these neighbouring provinces could soon enjoy an integrated rail transport link. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Rossouw working on plan to stablise Eskom’s generation performance Eskom’s appointment of former mining executive Mike Rossouw on a one-year, extendable assignment appears to be closely associated with Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown’s appeal for “extraordinary” steps to be taken to deal with the “unsatisfactory” performance of the State-owned utility’s generation fleet. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] Numsa to continue metals strike South Africa's main manufacturing union, Numsa, will continue its three-week strike after its regional branches accepted a wage offer from employers but rejected conditions relating to future pay negotiations, two union sources said on Friday. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Engineering firm on track to deliver sanitation to informal settlements Consulting engineering firm GIBB is on track to deliver sewerage services to 12 700 indigent residents of the Sicelo informal settlement and 10 000 future low-cost houses in the Sedibeng district of Gauteng by 2017, says GIBB professional engineer and project leader Carel Davids. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Construction industry needs properly trained artisans To tackle any skills shortages in the sector, construction industry body Master Builders Association (MBA) North offers intermediary services to con- nect its members’ employees with appren- ticeships and learnerships relevant to the industry. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Urgent need for larger African power, water utilities as demand rises Consultancy Frost & Sullivan’s ‘African Utility Market Intelligence Report’ has highlighted an urgent need for power and water utilities to expand and improve their generation and distribution capacities. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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Morocco’s 40-kilometer fence with Electronic Sensors completed Morocco has completed building a fense on its border with Algeria to ease terrorist attacks and threats from the Sahel region. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Kafr El Sheikh to implement €164.1 million Wastewater Expansion Program in Egypt The European Bank is considering funding a Wastewater Expansion Program for the governorate of Kafr El-Sheikh in Egypt. The bank is considering funding the project in conjunction with the EIB. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Interest rates to shoot up, says Egypt Central Bank A few weeks after the Egypt government slashed subsidies on fuel and electricity, the Egypt’s central bank raised key interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation pressures. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Sanad loans Alexbank USD10m to finance SMEs in Egypt ALEXBANK of Egypt’s leading privately owned banks has signed a loan contract with Sanad fund to facilitate investment in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) segment In Egypt. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Nigeria 'could be top 20 global economy by 2030' With the right reforms and investment, Nigeria had the potential to raise its gross domestic product (GDP) by 7.1% a year through to 2030, to more than $1.6-trillion, which could make the country a top 20 global economy, a new report by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) has shown. (©www.concrete.tv)

Infrastructure plan finalised for Congo project Despite the logistics challenges of iron-ore developer Core Mining’s Avima project, in the Republic of Congo, a two- phased infrastructure plan has been finalised to allow for iron-ore to be exported from Avima in late 2015 or early 2016, company CEO Socrates Vasiliades tells Mining Weekly. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Ethiopia to build US$51m hospital in the Amhara Region

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] The Amhara Regional State in Ethiopia has embarked on an array of activities to raise funds for the construction of the Wollo Tertiary Health Care and Teaching Hospital. The estimated cost of the construction project is US$51m. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Ethiopia to build US$101m new parliament complex Speakers of the House of Peoples’ Representative (HPR) and the House of Federation (HoF) in Ethiopia have signed a deal that will pave way for construction of a US$101m new parliament complex which is expected to host about 900 MPs. (©www.concrete.tv)

COMESA sets aside US$74m for Kampala-Jinja highway, Uganda The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has indicated that the Kampala-Jinja highway is going to be one of the beneficiaries of the six projects to be developed by the bloc in the region. The total cost of the project is estimated at US$74m, which is part of the US$8b, the cost of six projects. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

US$70m boost for Kenya's National Cement The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will provide National Cement Company Ltd, Kenya, with up to US$70 million. (©www.concrete.tv)

'On the brink of a boom' - PwC review on Africa oil and gas East Africa would be the next major oil and gas play on the continent, professional services firm PwC Africa Oil & Gas Advisory senior manager Derek Boulware says. (©www.concrete.tv)

Zambia to construct new railway lines The Zambian government has announced its plans to construct five railway lines in the next three years. These three lines will enable the country ease transportation of bulky goods across due to the presence of various industries such as agriculture, mining and energy. (©www.concrete.tv)

Rand Refinery secures R1.2bn back-up loan from gold companies Rand Refinery has secured a “precautionary” R1.2-billion irrevocable, subordinated loan facility from its shareholders. The gold refiner on Friday revealed that this had followed implementation difficulties after it, last year, adopted a new enterprise resource planning software system, which had resulted in an 87 000 oz difference between the actual gold inventory and the accounting records. (©www.miningweekly.com)

R14bn set aside for expansion of iron-ore-dedicated Port of Saldanha South Africa is the seventh-largest producer of iron-ore and, having also traditionally been the fourth-largest exporter worldwide, it remains well positioned to service global iron-ore demand owing to its well-established infrastructure and an iron-ore logistics corridor. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Anglo delivers ‘pleasing’ results despite headwinds Despite the headwinds faced by diversified miner Anglo American during the first half of the year, the group had delivered a “pleasing” performance at all its operations barring platinum. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Mines law recall 'stopped SA going backward' Mark Cutifani, CEO of Anglo American, expressed his relief that the MPRD Amendment bill had been recalled as it was sending the country backwards. (©www.miningmx.com)

Implats earnings more than fifth lower IMPALA Platinum (Implats) said its headline and basic share earnings for the year ended June 30 would be more than 20% lower. (©www.miningmx.com)

From farm to family-friendly node Centurion East is fast gaining favour with young families. That’s the news from Gail Stassen of Just Letting / Just Residential, which services the area. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Woodmead Convenience in Demand

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] People generally think of Woodmead as a commercial area, and it is home to some big companies and lots of offices, but it also contains several hundred residential properties, says Jenny van Jaarsveld, area specialist for Sotheby’s International Realty. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Buying & renting property in Fourways There are at least three reasons for believing that the Fourways area, roughly 20km north of the Johannesburg CBD and 10km from Sandton City, is a precinct with significant growth ahead of it. (©www.property24.com)

Alberton draws first-time home buyers First-time home buyers are flocking to Alberton thanks to the good property value on offer and a wide choice of homes. (©www.property24.com)

Oudtshoorn Draws New Residents Clean air and water, favourable weather and the outstretched Karoo landscape are increasingly drawing homebuyers from far and wide to Oudtshoorn. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

SA's most exclusive estates - part 2 Yesterday, we looked at part one of the most exclusive estates in South Africa, with a follow on today of popular second home hotspots for well-heeled local and foreign property owners. (©www.property24.com)

Ready to launch Knysna The very word makes you think of paradise (and, in fact, the appropriately-named suburb of Paradise remains one of the most prestigious addresses in town). (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

New Resort for Knysna as Holiday Home Market Heats up Again The property market in the Garden Route town of Knysna is clearly in recovery, with the number of home sales having increased by about 55% over the previous year. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Retirees Return to Lovely George The small city of George, at the heart of the spectacular Garden Route, has regained its popularity as a top “active retirement” destination, with upcountry buyers flocking to buy well-priced homes in its many secure estates. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Hermanus property options from R200k As the annual winter whale watching season sets in, the Hermanus Whale Coast property market continues to heat up. This is according to Seeff’s principal for the greater Hermanus area, Reon van der Merwe, who says aside from local buyers trading up and down, holiday and retirement home buyers have once again made their way back. (©www.property24.com)

Young Buyers Boost Sales in Sonstraal Heights The RealNet estate agency group has awarded the franchise rights for Sonstraal Heights and the surrounding areas near Durbanville in the Western Cape to seasoned local estate agent Willem Scholtz. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

City Convenience in the ‘Country’ The eco-friendly Baronetcy Estate in Plattekloof is a gem for homebuyers that want a luxury home in a “country” estate that’s not too far from the city. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Building a Legacy in Bantry Bay Following a steep increase in the price of ivory in China, criminals are ramping up their elephant poaching activities in Africa, so it is excellent news that Phase Three Developments has decided to donate a significant percentage of the sales at its new Bantry Bay apartment block to pachyderm protection organisation The Elephant Foundation. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Take the risk out of investing Investing in property? Here’s stuff you need to know first! (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Fix or float? Last week’s hike of the prime interest rate to 9.5% coincides with predictions of an upward curve into 2015. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Absa widens door to homeownership For most people, buying a home is the largest and most exciting investment that they will ever make. It is an emotional experience as a home means security and is the heart of the family – a place to call home. (©www.property24.com)

First-Time Buyers: Locked, Loaded and In a Hurry

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] According to the latest First National Bank Property Barometer, first-time homebuyers accounted for 28% of all home purchases in the second quarter of this year. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Sectional Title: Taking the ‘Carrot’ Approach Sectional title trustees who are having no luck prodding late payers into action with the threat of high interest rates might have better luck with an early-payment incentive, says leading ST expert Prof Graham Paddock. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Interested in a table both for your kitchen? Build your own Kitchens aren’t normally the focus when entertaining friends. However, if you want to give your guests good food, great conversation and comfort, a table booth could be just what you need. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Refinish Hardwood Floors – How to guide Making a hardwood floor look new is as easy as giving it a brand new finish. If you’ve got a flair for DIY or would like to try your hand at it, this video will give you a step-by-step guide to renewing your floor. (©www.designmind.co.za)

A sustainability index to measure benefits of green buildings Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) and Investment Property Data SA (IPD) have agreed to collaborate on launching South Africa's Sustainability Index, which will analyse the fundamental investment benefits of efficiently managed buildings. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

NGEWANA FAMILY SUCCEEDS AT SPEED-GREENING Electricity consumption cut by almost half in just three months. Just over three months ago, the Ngewana family publicly committed to cutting their electricity consumption by 40 percent, water by 20 percent and waste to landfill by 75 percent at the launch of My Green Home. Their targets seemed ambitious at the time. But today, the Green Building Council reveals that the household has surpassed those goals, even before the project is complete. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Water Tanks a Real Store of Value Municipal water tariffs that have gone up by between 8 and 13% all over SA this month are another sharp reminder of the fact that SA is not well endowed with fresh water resources – and that homeowners really need to take concrete steps now to save money and help the environment by harvesting as much as possible of the rainwater that usually just gushes away into the storm water system. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

South Africa military base gets green nod The newly constructed military base depot for the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) in Thaba Tshwane was honoured with the National Overall Heritage Award for 2014 at the recent SAPOA Conference that took place in Cape Town last month. (©www.concrete.tv)

Solar revenues set to rise, but supportive policy seen as key driver Global revenues from solar energy operations could double from $59.84-billion in 2013 to $137-billion in 2020, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan shows. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Get the Most Out of Solar: Cloud-Based Data Monitoring and Control Solutions As the cost of implementing solar panels drops, more organizations are looking to deploy solar energy solutions. Experts predict a rise in solar investment in coming years. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

“Mom, My School Bus Is a Peaking Power Plant” and Other Things We Didn’t Say When We Were Kids It is amazing that we get to see things we never thought were possible within our lifetime. The smartphone is a great example — who could imagine that we’d have technology more advanced than what we saw on Star Trek as a kid? (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

The Indicators as on 25 July 2014 18:59 This week 19/07/2014 Rand/US$ 10.51 10.69

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/260714.html[04-01-2015 22:32:40] Rand/BP 17.84 18.24 Rand/Euro 14.11 14.44 Gold/oz $1297.87 $1307.99 JSE All share 51550.17 51633.74

Reserve Bank hikes Repo Rate to 5.75% South African Reserve Bank (SARB) governor Gill Marcus decided to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, taking it to 5.75%, following a three-day meeting with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Learn to save; save to learn Akin to a home or a car, a good education doesn’t come cheap. While many South Africans strive to save for a home or new pair of wheels, saving for a child’s education – the cost of which is almost equal to and could exceed the cost of a small property in the near future – tends to get put on the backburner. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Rand breaks R10.50 barrier The rand convincingly broke through the R10.50 per dollar resistance, buoyed by euro gains and the possibility of an end to a three-week metal workers' strike. (©www.fin24.com)

Oil drifts lower before weekend Oil prices have nudged lower as traders balanced soft gasoline demand in the US and plentiful global supplies, against upbeat Chinese manufacturing data. (©www.fin24.com)

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