Housing in Southern Africa February 2015

H O U S I N G in Southern Africa CONTENTS

NEWS

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Ed’s Comments Demand Exceeds Supply Rental Software System Best Governed Province

Cape Town’s New Data Portal Eskom’s Increased Power Cuts Shortage of Student Accommodation DTI Solar-Geyser Rules

HOUSING

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In Pursuit of Affordable Housing Residential Growth in 2015 Resilient House Price Growth PAINTS, COATINGS & SEALANTS Industrial Paint Supplier Targets Africa CEMENT & CONCRETE Cement Technology ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GREEN BUILDING & IBTs Smart Cities, Smart Grid Affordable Solutions BRICKS & PAVING Cool Clay Bricks Residential Recovery INFRASTRUCTURE & MIXED USE SA Property Safe Haven for Investors R10 Billion Landmark Malls Deal Concrete Canvas Construction Boom in Mthatha MyCiTi Wins Accolades INDUSTRY BUZZ, EVENTS & PRODUCTS Lafarge's Global Win New Hope for Building Sector Quality SABS Approved Materials Compact Plant Equipment Heavy Lifting 19 18 16 24 31 30 34 20 26 30 35 22 28 32 29 34

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