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Much at stake as Itac moves on ‘flagship’ review of steel tariffs
15th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The review of South Africa’s steel tariff structure set to be undertaken by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has been described as the largest ever and is,... 


V&A Waterfront hopes to break ground on R20bn project later this year
15th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The V&A Waterfront hopes to break ground later this year on a proposed R20-billion development to be rolled out in phases over the next 15 to 20 years. The new development and its funding have... 


R1bn BlackBrick Gardens development offers ‘aparthotel’ comfort, privacy
15th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The final 25 units at the new BlackBrick Gardens development in Cape Town’s Lower Gardens will be put up for sale on February 5. Located on Roodehek street, BlackBrick Gardens represents a... 


M&R appoints another interim chairperson
15th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has appointed Alex Maditsi interim chairperson, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Clifford Raphiri on... 


Cape Town-based nonCrete, partners offer fire-resistant building solutions
14th January 2025

The Los Angeles fire disaster and the many fires we regularly experience in South Africa are a powerful reminder of the need for fire-resistant building materials and methods across the housing and... 


African development financier gets AAA rating from Chinese ratings agency
14th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial investment catalysing agency, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), has announced that ratings agency China Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI) had... 


Inland port body dubs publication of Network Statement as ‘transformative moment’
14th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA), which represents six inland ports in South Africa and one in Namibia, has added its voice to a growing chorus of support for the newly released rail... 


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Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The problem posed by the construction mafia on the ground remains a major stumbling block in the recovery of the construction industry, and especially its ability to create more jobs, says Master... 


FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building hosts Earthshot Awards 2024
7th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm FNB's 5-Star Green rated Portside building, which is the tallest building in Cape Town, hosted sustainability awards the Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 from November 4 to 7.... 


RMB, REdimension Capital, GBCSA release ESG proptech report
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has, in partnership with REdimension Capital and the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), released an environmental, social and governance... 


Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
31st October 2024 By: Irma Venter

The problem posed by the construction mafia on the ground remains a major stumbling block in the recovery of the construction industry, and especially its ability to create more jobs, says Master... 


Balwin Properties achieves its tenth 6 Star Green Star Design rating
24th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Residential property developer Balwin Properties has secured its tenth 6 Star Green Star Design rating on a lifestyle centre for the Thaba Eco-Village Lifestyle Centre and Montessori School,... 


Firm launches 100%- renewable-powered site
18th October 2024

Multinational chemical and consumer goods manufacturer Henkel has achieved what it reports as a ground-breaking sustainability milestone, with its manufacturing site in Nairobi, Kenya, now fully... 


Event an opportunity to source new tech
18th October 2024 By: Halima Frost

Waterjet cutting service provider MAXJET will attend this year’s Manufacturing Indaba – to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, on October 22 and 23 – to scout new... 


Infrastructure

M&R appoints another interim chairperson
15th January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has appointed Alex Maditsi interim chairperson, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Clifford Raphiri on... 


African development financier gets AAA rating from Chinese ratings agency
14th January 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial investment catalysing agency, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), has announced that ratings agency China Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI) had... 


Inland port body dubs publication of Network Statement as ‘transformative moment’
14th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Multi-Modal Inland Port Association (MIPA), which represents six inland ports in South Africa and one in Namibia, has added its voice to a growing chorus of support for the newly released rail... 


Logistics progress is evident in growing political maturity, fostering positive change
13th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Progress is being made in improving South Africa’s logistics, with a growing political maturity emerging in some critical areas, fostering positive change, boosting confidence and introducing new... 


The dtic says it will continue to seek ‘workable resolution’ to closure of AMSA’s longs unit
9th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) says it intends to continue its engagements with ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) “until a workable resolution to the problems faced by... 


Itac confirms review of steel tariff structure amid ‘regrettable’ Newcastle closure
7th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The International trade Administration of South Africa (Itac) has confirmed that it is undertaking a review of the steel tariff structure alongside surveillance of the upstream, midstream and... 


MBA North warns construction firms against flouting immigration law
7th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 


Materials & Equipment

Itac expects to finalise review of scrap export regulations during first half of 2025
13th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

International Trade Administration of South Africa (Itac) chief commissioner Ayabonga Cawe reports that a summary report relating to the commission’s review of the Price Preference System (PPS) for... 


AMSA’s long-steel closure a ‘devastating’ blow to economy, SEIFSA warns
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) has expressed grave concern over ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) decision to mothball its long-steel operations,... 


Caterpillar celebrates its 100-year anniversary
10th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE-listed Caterpillar has marked 2025 as its 100-year anniversary. The globally recognised original equipment manufacturer (OEM) technically turns 100 on April 15, which is when, in 1925, Holt... 


Closure of AMSA operations to devastate communities, local manufacturing, warns NUMSA
7th January 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has raised alarm over troubled steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) decision to shut down its Newcastle and Vereeniging Works,... 


MBA North warns construction firms against flouting immigration law
7th January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that  deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines,... 


Proposed acquisition by Saudi-Sewela entity should see Barloworld delist
11th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

A special purpose consortium – Newco – comprising a Saudi Arabian group and a company linked to current CEO Dominic Sewela, has announced its intent to acquire diversified industrial group... 


Buco opens new store as part of larger effort to grow its Gauteng presence
6th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Building materials and hardware supplier Buco has opened a new convenience store in Strijdom Park, Randburg. The store, which had a soft opening about two months ago, was officially  declared open... 


Property

Capri Village launches Phase 3 of luxury KZN retirement living
7th January 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Property developer Devmco Group has announced the launch of the third phase of its Capri Village development, in KwaZulu-Natal, which the company says is known for providing a “premier lifestyle”... 


Prosus chair’s trust sells €156m of shares for hotel growth
20th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

A family trust linked to Koos Bekker — one of South Africa’s richest people — sold about €156-million of shares in Internet investing giant Prosus to fund building operations at hotels in South... 


DPWI seeks input on better uses for 24 underutilised State-owned properties
18th December 2024 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has released requests for proposals (RFPs) for 24 underutilised State-owned properties across the country. Members of the public and private... 


Vanguard Logistics signs ten-year Clairwood lease with Fortress
13th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics and supply chain solutions provider Vanguard Logistics South Africa has signed a a ten-year lease for a new 13 000 m² warehouse at Clairwood Logistics Park, in KwaZulu-Natal, with real... 


Joburg opens R116m Riverside View Phase 3 affordable housing in Diepsloot
13th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) opened the 184-unit, Phase 3 of the Riverside View affordable housing development in Diepsloot, west of Midrand and north of the City's centre, this week. Monthly... 


R900m film set to be built in Cape Town
13th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town has announced the approval of a lease agreement for part of a city-owned property in Paardevlei, Somerset West, which will see the construction of a R900-million film set by... 


V&A plans R20bn Granger Bay development
11th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront plans a R20-billion expansion of the adjacent Granger Bay precinct and has sought permission from authorities in South Africa’s second-biggest city for the development.... 


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