South Africa: Germany Helping With 2010 Soccer World Cup? (AllAfrica.com)
Berlin — As the building of new soccer stadiums and transport infrastructure in South Africa steams ahead, little seems to have come of the agreed assistance by the host of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Germany, to the 2010 FIFA World Cup host, South Africa.
South Africa May Call Emergency MPC Meeting, Mboweni Tells CNBC (Bloomberg)
Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s Monetary Policy Committee may convene before its next scheduled meeting if data shows the economy is worsening more than expected, CNBC Africa said, citing an interview with central bank Governor Tito Mboweni said.
South Africa leader warns on recession (Financial Times)
South Africa’s president warned on Friday that the economy was being badly hit by the global slowdown and outlined plans to increase public investment and protect jobs.
South Africa’s Smith cleared to play again (Tiscali)
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa captain Graeme Smith will play in the three-test series against Australia starting this month after missing the two teams’ recent one-day series through injury.
Local group tours South Africa (Albert Lea Tribune)
Catherine Buboltz of 4-Seasons Vacations recently returned with a group from a tour of South Africa. The tour began in Johannesburg. The group toured the township of Soweto, where many demonstrations against apartheid took place.
South Africa v Ireland showpiece postponed (scrum.com)
A proposed Test match between world champions South Africa and Ireland in Hong Kong later this year has been postponed due to the economic climate.
South Africa set to keep on spending (The Globe and Mail)
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is likely to commit in Wednesday’s budget to big spending plans, pushing the country further into deficit, as he steers the economy through the global financial crisis.
South Africa Cuts its Growth Forecasts Amid Global Crisis (Bloomberg)
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) — South Africa has cut its economic growth forecasts because of the global economic crisis, Kgalema Motlanthe, the country’s president, said in a copy of the annual state of the nation address .
Cricket South Africa to restore links with Zimbabwe (CricInfo)
Barely a year after cutting ties with Zimbabwe, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has pledged to resume bilateral relations with the fraught country and support efforts to build a proficient Test team.
