South Africa: Nation Enters First Recession Since Democracy May 27, 2009
Statistics SA added that the main contributors to the reduction in economic activity were manufacturing, mining and quarrying and the finance, real estate and business services sectors. There had been slight growth in general government services, construction and the personal services sector. (allAfrica.com)
Home selling mistakes Apr 20, 2009
Now more so than ever it is critical to contact your local real estate agent who is an area specialist to assist you in accurately pricing your property ... Do property searches for similar homes in your area, read up on the current property prices and take professional advice from real estate agents ... "Take an interest in the marketing of your home and if you are dealing with a real estate agent ask where they will be advertising your property," says Rushin. (iAfrica.com)
Saskatchewan records highest year-over-year wage increase in ... Feb 27, 2008
6 per cent. The real estate, rental and leasing sector also saw an increase of 4. 9 per cent in wages. (Canada.com)
Becca to star in Etoo film Feb 25, 2008
Entertainment of Monday, 25 February 2008. Entertainment of Monday, 25 February 2008. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Power cuts cripple Southern Africa Jan 25, 2008
scott wallace - staff. South Africa announced Sunday that it will temporarily stop exporting power to its neighbors. (Christian Science Monitor)
A plan for monitoring Africa's weather Dec 5, 2007
Looking ahead: Schoolchildren watched the effects of global warming through three-dimensional lenses at an exhibit in Cape Town on Thursday during the GEO meeting. Karin Schermbrucker/AP. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Fed chief predicts economy will rebound despite housing woes Jun 6, 2007
The Fed chief made clear once again that the painful residential real estate bust, which started last year, "appears likely to remain a drag on economic growth for somewhat longer than previously expected," he said. But, thus far, the housing market's problems haven't spread through the broader economy in a significant way, Bernanke said. (Boston Globe)
New face of South Africa's opposition May 21, 2007
from the May 21, 2007 edition. Helen Zille: Mayor of Cape Town, she celebrated after becoming the new leader of the Democratic Alliance. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Mirash competes in South African reality show May 3, 2007
Entertainment of Thursday, 3 May 2007. Entertainment of Thursday, 3 May 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Reporters on the Job Apr 12, 2007
from the April 12, 2007 edition. Candor in the Vineyard: Staff writer Scott Baldauf was primed with a sense of moral outrage as he launched into his reporting about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) in South Africa. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Home prices fizz despite rate hikes Mar 18, 2007
Samuel Seeff, chairperson of real estate group Seeff Properties, says he believes house price growth will be stronger than 15 percent "rather than less". "We have already had indications in higher-priced areas. Prices have gone up beyond the 15 percent mark over the December-January-February period. Traditionally, February is always our greatest selling month, and this year was no exception.". (iAfrica.com)
