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Zambezi Airlines lands in SA

Zambezi Airlines has made its maiden flight to South Africa. The Zambian private airline launched in July 2008 and took 11 months to establish its domestic operation before launching into international airspace.

Zambian airline takes to SA skies

Zambezi Airlines has taken to the local skies, promising travellers value for money on flights between Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone in Zambia.

It’s Confederations Cup time!

With days to go before kickoff of the 2009 Confederations Cup, South Africa is gearing up to show the world its first-class infrastructure, big-event organisational know-how, African warmth and hospitality, and outright passion for soccer. Fifa's "Festival of Continental Champions" might never be same again!

SA to spend billions on infrastructure

South Africa will spend R787-billion on public infrastructure over the next three years, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, noting that prudent policies in the past meant the country could now spend on things such as transport, health and education where other governments were not able to.

Gautrain rolling along smoothly

The Gautrain’s airport link is on track for completion by the end of 2009 and will transport some 500 000 Fifa World Cup visitors into Johannesburg in June and July 2010.

First Gautrain rail cars arrive in SA

The first two of the Gautrain's 96 Electrostar rail cars have arrived in South Africa. Fifteen of the cars, each weighing in at 46 tons, are being manufactured in England before being shipped to Durban and transported by road to Gauteng province.

Cape Town’s new bus system

Cape Town’s planned integrated rapid transit system is going full steam ahead – development of the first phase is currently underway, with a planned operational date of March 2010.

OR Tambo spreads its wings

The launch of a new-look international arrivals terminal at OR Tambo International Airport is bound to attract many more visitors as the airport continues to expand its premises.

Nelspruit seeks investors

The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency is looking for investors for the construction and development of a 5 000-seat international convention centre and five-star hotel in Nelspruit, a 2010 Fifa World Cup host city situated in the heart of South African big game country.

We’ve got 2010 covered: SA police

Visitors and soccer fans can look forward to a safe visit to South Africa during the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup and 2010 Fifa World Cup as the country's security plans are finalised, says Deputy National Police Commissioner Andre Pruis.