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Soccerex to put SA on world map
06 October - The imminent hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ in South Africa has opened many doors for South Africa, one of them being Soccerex, the biggest football-focused exhibition in the world.
Referees set sights on 2010 World Cup
02 October - Qualifying is already well underway for teams looking to book their place at the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™, but it is not just players and coaches of the various countries who are looking ahead to 2010. The world's top referees also have their sights set on South Africa.
2010 plans to be piloted during PSL match
01 October - Saturday’s Premier Soccer League clash between Orlando Pirates and Santos at Ellis Park Stadium will be used to pilot Park and Ride facilities in preparation for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, the department of transport said on Tuesday.
Transport Month highlights 2010 progress
30 September - Preparations to welcome thousands of fans to South Africa for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ spectacular are at an advanced stage at OR Tambo International Airport.
Government: Politics won’t affect World Cup
29 September - The unfolding changes in the Executive of the Republic of South Africa will not have any negative impact on preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
‘Adopt a Nation’ campaign to galvanise kids
29 September - The Local Organising Committee South Africa has invited millions of school children to be part of 2010 Fifa World Cup™. The “Adopt a Nation” school programme was launched at the Nasrec Sports Precinct in Johannesburg on Saturday.
New SA president pledges best World Cup
26 September - President-elect of the Republic of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe, says the government remains committed to all the promises it made to Fifa and the international football community to deliver the best 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
Klerksdorp city banks on 2010 spinoffs
25 September - The City of Matlosana is ready to benefit from South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ with sponsorships and football development programmes already in place.
Zakumi: 2010 Fifa World Cup Official Mascot launched
22 September - Zakumi, the Official 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™ Mascot, has made his first ever public appearance at a media launch at SABC’s Auckland Park studios in Johannesburg.
2010 World Cup Mascot launch on Monday
19 September - The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) – official broadcast partner of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ – will on Monday unveil the long awaited Official Mascot of the 2010 Fifa World Cup. The launch will be broadcast live on SABC1.
18 September 2007
Zambia, China sign pact to build stadium
Lavinia MahlanguLusaka - The Zambian government has signed a contract with the Chinese government for the construction of a 40 000-capacity stadium in Ndola, the capital of Copperbelt Province.
Construction of the ultra-modern stadium in the country’s second largest city at an estimated cost of between $60 million and $70 million will begin soon.
Works and Supply Ministry Permanent Secretary Bizwayo Nkunika signed on behalf of the Zambian government while the head of a 13-member Chinese delegation, Zhang Zijun, signed on behalf of the Chinese government.
Works and Supply Minister Kapembwa Simbao, Youth, Sport and Child Development Minister Gabriel Namulambe, and Ministry of Sports Permanent Secretary Bob Samakai were present at the signing ceremony.
Also present was Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Quiangmin.
Mr Namulambe said the signing of the agreement marked a significant step in the construction of the stadium which is expected to be completed before 2010.
He said the government attached great importance to the project and would respond promptly to any concerns that the Chinese experts would raise in the execution of their duties.
Mr Namulambe appealed to the Chinese government to ensure the construction of the stadium is finished before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.
Mr Zhang said the Chinese government was in a hurry to get the project off the ground as soon as possible.
He added that his team had every reason to complete the project to the satisfaction of both the Zambian and Chinese governments.
This comes as a high-level South African delegation visits China this week.
This team is made up of members from a range of government departments, led by the Department of Trade and Industry and including the departments of Minerals and Energy; Agriculture; Science and Technology; and Mintek, a South African mineral research organization, as well as the Development Bank of South Africa and the Department Foreign Affairs.
The 10-day trip to China will enable the team to study the Chinese economy, with an eye on consolidating a "win-win" formula for both nations in terms of synergies between China's development needs and what South Africa is able to supply, currently and potentially.
The central objective of the team's visit to China is to ascertain the variety of ways in which this "win-win" formula for mutual growth and economic development can be taken forward.
The team will be reporting to Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, who will be visiting China on Sept 24 and 25 as head of the South Africa-China bi-national commission.
Reports from this advanced task force will enable the development of concrete programmes between September and December this year, so that the Cabinet will be able to decide on several of these programmes.
Source: BuaNews