The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Task Team report on the security upgrades at President Jacob Zuma's private residence in Nkandla has found allegations that the President used state resources to build or upgrade the homestead to be unfounded.

The inter-ministerial report into the security upgrades of President Jacob Zuma's private home in Nkandla, KwaZuluNatal, will be made public today.

Ever since the global financial crisis of 2008 the world's advanced economies, that led the way into the crisis, have struggled to get back to their pre-crisis performances.

Business updates by construction firms show their order books have generally bulked up or remained stable.

The 2013 festive season is likely to be a mixed bag for South African retailers as rising fuel, transport and utility costs continue to see consumers apply the brakes on spending.

The Department of Energy has introduced more measures that will incentivise companies to watch their electricity consumption.

Commercial property lending is critical to stimulating the development of infrastructure in South Africa, one of the key pillars in the South African National Development Plan.

Concerns surrounding the communication and relationship between the public and private sector are diminishing as both parties are becoming more actively involved with one another, engaging in meaningful dialogue and working together on improving business and infrastructure in South Africa.

Construction has begun on the R24-billion Savanna City lifestyle housing development situated near Orange Farm, 35km outside of Johannesburg.

Cities working to transform the built environment and realize the vision of a sustainable future are among the winners of the World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC's) Government Leadership Awards, announced today in Warsaw.