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Nelson Mandela - SA's 2010 envoy

Posted 20th September 2008 at 05:17 PM by NewsTracker (Tracking the News)
By Simangaliso Zwane

"The world cup will help unify people, if there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people together it is soccer."

On Friday, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrates his 90 years of existence. As South Africa celebrates his birthday, it is important to look back into his life, achievements and the role he has and continues to play as a vanguard of democracy and purveyor of freedom.

Equally important is the need...
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Ekurhuleni launches 2010 opportunities booklet

Posted 1st September 2008 at 07:55 PM by NewsTracker (Tracking the News)
Kempton Park – The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality announced on Monday that it has laid the foundation for a booklet detailing opportunities for local entrepreneurs to benefit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The booklet will allow entrepreneurs to take advantage of the array of business opportunities related to the 2010 soccer spectacle.

The booklet, which will serve as an entrepreneur’s guide, focuses on the tourism industry including hotels and accommodation,...
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ACSA committed to delivering in 2010

Posted 14th August 2008 at 05:34 PM by NewsTracker (Tracking the News)
By Nthambeleni Gabara

Johannesburg - Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) remains focused in its commitment to deliver quality aviation infrastructure to meet the country’s needs for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and beyond.

ACSA’s Chairman, Franklin Sonn on Thursday told BuaNews that his management team and staff were determined to hoist South Africa’s flag high by delivering world class service standards in 2010.

“Our infrastructure delivery...
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Villager lands 2010 Soccer World Cup commission

Posted 7th August 2008 at 10:56 AM by NewsTracker (Tracking the News)
By Anna Makhubele

Tzaneen - When Kenneth Dube, 35, started making electric bedside lamps using wood and animal horns, he never imagined he would one day receive an order for a 2010 Soccer World Cup tourism project.

Today, Mr Dube is making bedside lamps for five guesthouses which have been built in Muhlava village near Tzaneen to cater for the biggest soccer event on African soil.

The project is funded by Irish Aid, costing R15 million.

"When...
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Nelson Mandela Bay to evaluate stadium operator bids

Posted 7th August 2008 at 10:49 AM by NewsTracker (Tracking the News)
By Michael Appel; tel: (012) 314-2419

Port Elizabeth – The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will start evaluating the bids for a stadium operator for its newly constructed multi-purpose stadium ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

“The Mandela Bay Development Agency [MBDA], established as the development arm of the municipality, with a specific mandate to facilitate tourism and infrastructure development, advertised a Request for Proposal [RFP] in April 2008....
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