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Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market, in... 


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Sustainable infrastructure strengthens S Africa’s future
13th February 2026

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, as nations and industries... 


Eskom says it may take trading rules on legal review, as it calls for material changes
Eskom says it may take trading rules on legal review, as it calls for material changes
12th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has raised a slew of legal and technical issues with the draft trading rules being considered for approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and has indicated that it... 


Kulani Energy COO Thinga Nethanani
Optipower transaction bolsters Kulani Energy transmission EPC capacity
11th February 2026

Black women-owned engineering and energy infrastructure firm Kulani Energy has acquired key assets from Optipower that historically operated as a division of Murray & Roberts Limited, which is in... 


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Tau Pele receives cold, in-situ recycling road rehabilitation train from Wirtgen for N4 upgrade
11th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A cold recycling road rehabilitation train, which can mill, mix and pave old asphalt in a single pass, has been deployed on the Schoemanskloof stretch of the N4 road by construction contractor Tau... 


Growthpoint officially opens Sandton Drive Link Bridge
Growthpoint officially opens Sandton Drive Link Bridge
11th February 2026

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint has launched the new R26-million Sandton Drive Link Bridge as part of a larger effort to enhance safety, accessibility and walkability for... 


Centre for Development and Enterprise executive director Ann Bernstein
Operation Vulindlela represents incomplete reforms until lived experiences improve – Bernstein
10th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

While South Africa has made progress since forming the Government of National Unity (GNU) in 2024, particularly in electricity and logistics reform, these incomplete achievements fall short of... 


Discovery Green CEO Andre Nepgen
Discovery Green sees trader‑led wheeling becoming dominant commercial model in 2026
10th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The head of Discovery Green, the renewable-energy trading unit of JSE-listed Discovery, is forecasting that trader‑led wheeling will become the dominant commercial model in the South African... 


Transnet CEO Advocate Michelle Phillips
Rail volumes rising but private impetus needed to reach 250Mt target
9th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Advocate Michelle Phillips insists there will be no turning back from current yearly railed volume levels of above 160-million tons. But she has also reiterated that private sector... 


OR Tambo airport advancing R14.5bn five-year capex programme
6th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The current phase of refurbishment at the OR Tambo International Airport, in Gauteng, is focusing on high-impact passenger areas, namely refurbishing escalators and travelators, installing... 


Solar panels
Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


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Eskom unbundling plan could be ‘major setback’ for electricity reform – Busa
4th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has expressed concern that the Eskom unbundling plan announced in December might represent a “major setback” for the reforms under way in the electricity sector... 


Seriti Green COO Chabisi Motloung
Seriti Green appoints Motloung as COO as projects move into operation
4th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable energy independent power producer Seriti Green has appointed Chabisi Motloung as COO, as the company’s projects, including the giant Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm in Mpumalanga, move into... 


CESA president Dr Vishal Haripersad
Infrastructure crisis highlights urgent need for engineers to occupy ‘meaningful seat at table'
3rd February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Amid a national maintenance “crisis” and slow delivery against government’s R1-trillion infrastructure commitment, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) believes it has now become urgent for... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Housing backlog forcing shift to new building tech, requires private funding – Ramaphosa
3rd February 2026 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa can no longer afford to address its remaining housing backlog using traditional construction methods and must move urgently towards innovative building... 


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Energy security, infrastructure development crucial for sustained investment momentum in SA – Nedbank report
2nd February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Presidency’s Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks said on Monday that South Africa’s reform agenda is progressing, supporting the prospect of higher growth from 2026 onwards. Speaking... 


Duvha Team celebrating their Best CSI Contribution Team and Key Service Provider in Maintenance awards in 2025.
Decade-first maintenance breakthrough leads to awards
30th January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Steam generation solutions company Steinmüller Africa has won two honours at State-owned power utility Eskom’s Duvha Power Station awards, held in December, for delivering a “decade-first... 



Paper manufacturer Mondi SCP’s EcoPower's integrated pulp and paper mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia
Biomass-fuelled boiler plant construction under way
30th January 2026

In October it was announced that heavy machinery manufacturer Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) was selected to supply a biomass-fuelled circulating fluidised bed (CFB) boiler plant to global sustainable... 


The Patola plant site in Helsinki
‘World’s largest’ air-to-water heat pump, electric boilers to be constructed
30th January 2026

Helsinki-based, city-owned energy company Helen has selected global technology manufacturer Valmet to provide automation solutions for the world’s largest air-to-water heat pump and two electric... 


Dr Sean Phillips
Opinion: Why so many public infrastructure projects go over time and budget
29th January 2026

This opinion article, written by Department of Water & Sanitation director-general Dr Sean Phillips in his personal capacity, outlines the many causes for public projects being delayed or running... 


Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum
Market liberalisation, grid access needed to sustain energy reform momentum
29th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Even if only incremental steps are taken, South Africa must continue to progress its electricity market liberalisation and reform agenda, such as launching the South Africa Wholesale Electricity... 


NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé
K148 road construction halted as court interdict sparks appeal over enviro approvals
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Construction of the proposed K148 road, in Gauteng, has been halted after NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé secured a High Court interdict, with the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport... 


Germany's special envoy for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa Rainer Baake.
Germany reaffirms €2.68bn commitment to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
23rd January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Germany's special envoy for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa Rainer Baake says his country’s ongoing commitment to the initiative is reflected by the fact that Germany has... 


An image of Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa
Govt progressing MTDP, digitalisation – but constraints persist
23rd January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Government has recorded progress under the prevailing Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024-2029, with improvements in energy stability, tourism recovery, industrial growth and social... 


Impofu wind farms transmission line project
Siyavuya Power Projects delivers major energy transition milestone
23rd January 2026

Enabling access to South Africa’s growing renewable-energy generation capacity by addressing its transmission network constraints is a vital step in advancing the country’s energy transition. The... 


An image of a relatively large municipality
Smaller municipalities to benefit from smart energy management tech
23rd January 2026

As South Africa’s electricity market transformation creates new opportunities for smart energy management and cost optimisation, smaller municipalities are finding themselves at a disadvantage... 


a solar plant run and owned by Sustainable Power Solutions
Wholesale market bodes well for energy stability
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

Maturing policy frameworks, improving battery storage solutions economics, private-sector investment and the introduction of the wholesale energy market creates a powerful foundation for long-term... 


A solar array owned by IMPOWER
Eskom unbundling boosts businesses’ solar opportunities
23rd January 2026

The ministerial approval of State-owned power utility Eskom’s revised unbundling strategy in December, which included the formal creation of its independent subsidiary Eskom Green, signals a major... 


An SPS Solar array reaching to the horizon at dusk.
Line-up drives energy transition
23rd January 2026 By: Halima Frost

With a project pipeline spanning off-grid renewable power, solar PV and battery storage across various clients in numerous industries, solar asset management company Sustainable Power Solutions... 


Skyline of Johannesburg
Sanlam Property Income Fund aims to address rental housing backlog
22nd January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a structural rental housing backlog of about 3.7-million units in South Africa, financial services provider Sanlam’s Property Impact Fund aims to address this shortfall, particularly targeting... 


Presidency official says unbundling of Eskom should not be pursued ‘half-heartedly’
Presidency official says unbundling of Eskom should not be pursued ‘half-heartedly’
22nd January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Presidency’s Rudi Dicks, who is overseeing the economic reforms being implemented under Operation Vulindlela, says the unbundling of Eskom’s transmission business cannot be done... 


New online tool offers instant assessment of a project’s ‘just transition’ credentials
New online tool offers instant assessment of a project’s ‘just transition’ credentials
22nd January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new online portal has been launched to enable project originators and/or financiers to determine quickly whether the project being assessed aligns with the principles of South Africa’s just... 


Cesa offers engineering support following national disaster declaration
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the country, industry organisation Consulting Engineers... 


Outgoing Aveng group CE and director Scott Cummins
Aveng appoints interim CE, as Cummins retires at month-end
16th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Infrastructure and contract mining group Aveng has announced that its group CE and director Scott Cummins will retire effective January 30. Aveng has appointed David Simpson interim group CE and... 


WBHO clinches deal to build R8bn Cape Winelands Airport
16th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Winelands Airport has appointed Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) to take responsibility for the technical development and construction of its new R8-billion airport, set to be built in... 


Solar body concerned that revised Eskom unbundling plan could stymie crucial grid investment
Solar body concerned that revised Eskom unbundling plan could stymie crucial grid investment
13th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has added its voice to those expressing concern about the potential negative consequences arising from the revised unbundling plan for... 


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