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Department says electrification scheme to be ‘repurposed’ to tackle R75bn backlog by 2030
29th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has provided additional information about its proposal to repurpose the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) to meet the country’s 2030... 


Balwin builds on residential market recovery with strong performance
28th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Balwin Properties has reported encouraging results for the six months ended August 31, supported by a lower interest rate cycle, enhanced loan affordability and improved sentiment from... 


CDH clarifies ‘new’ FIDIC rules that construction sector still struggles with
28th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Eight years after the official release of the 2017 edition of the FIDIC, or International Federation of Consulting Engineers, suite of contracts including the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, law firm... 


Latest renewables survey points to strong 220 GW development pipeline
27th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) has again confirmed that there is a strong and growing development pipeline of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid... 


Virtual wheeling PPA a first in Africa
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

Although the virtual wheeling power purchase agreement (PPA) between telecommunications company Vodacom and renewable energy company SOLA Group draws inspiration from international corporate PPA... 


Afrimat interim results buoyed by asset integration
23rd October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multi-commodity, midtier mining company and construction materials provider Afrimat has made several key improvements, and the results of these interventions are now becoming tangible, as evidenced... 


Newco now controls 90.6% of Barloworld
23rd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld is nearing the end of its transition to private ownership, with consortium-backed Newco now holding a controlling 67.3% stake and, together with related... 


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New hotel creates inroad to Gqeberha business
19th September 2025 By: Halima Frost

Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, has been selected to anchor hybrid hotel and accommodation developer The Capital Hotel Group’s entry into the region, thereby addressing an underserviced market and... 


Local affordable sustainable housing development lender partnering with global financier
15th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African affordable sustainable residential property development company TUHF announced on Monday that it had partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank... 


Solar panel lifting product simplifies solar system installation
5th September 2025

The solar energy market is surging in South Africa – particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors – as businesses seek cost-effective, sustainable solutions to manage rising electricity... 


Renewables investments bolster growth despite dim infrastructure outlook
5th September 2025

As South Africa grapples with ongoing electricity shortages and a heavy reliance on ageing coal-fired power plants, renewable energy remains critical to ensuring long-term energy security and... 


Kwikspace Level 1 BBBEE status delivers tangible benefits to its clients
4th September 2025 By: Tracy Klückow

Africa's largest manufacturer of prefab and modular buildings Kwikspace offers proven capability and unmatched empowerment credentials. “Kwikspace is a tried and tested company that can meet the... 


Competition drives growth for women
22nd August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Global development institution International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is deploying training within Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE), its... 


CSIR to facilitate West Coast hydrogen master plan
15th August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The first phase of the West Coast Green Hydrogen Master Plan, in support of the establishment of the Saldanha Hydrogen Hub, has been confirmed and will be coordinated by the Council for Scientific... 


Infrastructure

Cape Town completes bus depot construction for new MyCiTi route
30th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has completed the construction of two new MyCiTi bus depots as part of the new south-east route expansion that will link Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain with Claremont... 


Department says electrification scheme to be ‘repurposed’ to tackle R75bn backlog by 2030
29th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Electricity and Energy has provided additional information about its proposal to repurpose the Integrated National Electrification Programme (INEP) to meet the country’s 2030... 


CDH clarifies ‘new’ FIDIC rules that construction sector still struggles with
28th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Eight years after the official release of the 2017 edition of the FIDIC, or International Federation of Consulting Engineers, suite of contracts including the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, law firm... 


Latest renewables survey points to strong 220 GW development pipeline
27th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey (SAREGS) has again confirmed that there is a strong and growing development pipeline of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid... 


Virtual wheeling PPA a first in Africa
24th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

Although the virtual wheeling power purchase agreement (PPA) between telecommunications company Vodacom and renewable energy company SOLA Group draws inspiration from international corporate PPA... 


Seriti Green CEO on the seamless transition of coal professionals to renewables in Mpumalanga
23rd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn says the ease with which individuals with deep coal industry experience have transitioned into renewable energy has been a remarkable aspect of the company’s recent... 


Mega 720 MW Karoo wind project, with 100-km self-build powerline, moves towards construction
22nd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A mega-scale wind project, which includes a 100-km self-build transmission line to connect into the national grid, is steadily advancing towards construction, which is currently anticipated to... 


Materials & Equipment

Newco urges remaining Barloworld shareholders to tender ahead of delisting
10th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld’s shareholders that are holding on to their shares could hurt the stock’s trading performance and liquidity if the company fails to reach the 90% threshold... 


Companies eagerly anticipating bigger, better Electra Mining
10th October 2025 By: Nadine James

Less than a year out from Electra Mining Africa 2026 (EMA26), the exhibition is already 90% sold demonstrating the strong industry support for the show, says event organiser Montgomery Group Africa... 


New pump range suitable for demanding applications
10th October 2025

Pump and valve product manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a rugged stainless-steel submersible pump range – CORAChrom – designed for deep borehole use and other demanding... 


Partnership sees Italian pumps enter SA market
10th October 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

A partnership was formed between South African interconnected mechanical consumables supplier Bearings International (Bi) and Italian industrial pump manufacturer SAER, as publicly announced on... 


Barloworld, Newco extend standby offer closing date to Nov 7
7th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have agreed to extend the standby offer closing date from October 15 to November 7 to provide Barloworld ordinary shareholders additional time to... 


Afrimat flags improved performance, higher interim EPS and HEPS
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat expects to report a 74% to 79% year-on-year increase in earnings per share (EPS) to between 101.4c and 104.3c for the six... 


Newco, consortium secure majority control in Barloworld takeover
6th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld and Newco have announced that Newco has received valid acceptances of its standby offer for 108.25-million Barloworld ordinary shares, representing about 58%... 


Property

Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport development
16th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Winelands Airport project has secured an investment, development and managing partner in the form of Growthpoint Properties. Growthpoint has made an initial, undisclosed investment in the... 


Calgro M3 posts lower interim earnings
13th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed property investment company Calgro M3 recorded a 17.72% year-on-year decrease in its earnings per share (EPS) to 83c for the six months ended August 31. Headline earnings a share (HEPS)... 


Growthpoint Healthcare acquires Auria, enters senior living market
7th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties subsidiary Growthpoint Healthcare Property will acquire the properties and operations of senior living communities developer and operator Auria... 


Fairvest aims for retail boost from investment in township fibre rollout
3rd October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Property group Fairvest is positive that its township retail assets will be able to tap into its R486-million investment in Onepath Investments (OPI). OPI is the owner of digital infrastructure... 


PPC Zimbabwe, Zim land buyer agree to extend closing date to Feb 27
2nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and related products company PPC's subsidiary PPC Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean property development company Transvaal Africa, which will buy PPC Zimbabwe's vacant Arlington property,... 


Redefine commemorates GBCSA certifications
1st October 2025

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has been awarded three new Net Zero Carbon Level 2: Building and Occupant Emissions (Measured) certifications by nonprofit the Green... 


Port of Gauteng unveils White Paper proposing inland port to ease Durban-Gauteng freight corridor strain
30th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Private sector initiative the Port of Gauteng has released a White Paper to mark the start of Transport Month, setting out a plan aimed at addressing the inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight... 


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