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Image of construction work on the N2 Wild Coast project
Sanral awards R1.4bn in contracts in the Eastern Cape; another R3.8bn to follow
9th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has awarded 12 road infrastructure contracts to the value of R1.4-billion in the Eastern Cape since the start of the 2024/25 financial year,... 


Business Unity South Africa CEO Cas Coovadia
Business calls for soul searching on Nedlac’s future amid big socio-economic shifts
6th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

While reaffirming its commitment to the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac), organised business has again questioned whether the structure’s current composition and... 


Macpherson signs two declarations of intent with Chinese groups
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson concluded his visit to China this week by signing two declarations of intent with the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), as... 


Sanral announces start of new R2.2bn phase of the N2 Wild Coast Road project
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) CEO Reginald Demana has announced the start of Package 4 of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) project in the Eastern Cape. The R2.2-billion phase... 


UK govt financier pledges $35m towards construction of DRC deep-water container port
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

British International Investment (BII) says it has committed up to $35-million for the construction of the initial phase of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) first deepwater container... 


Chinese President Xi Jinping
China offers Africa $51-billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
5th September 2024 By: Reuters

President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up China's support to the world's fastest-growing continent with funding of nearly $51-billion, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will host a nulclear summit on September 12
DMRE moving with pace on nuclear determination amid mounting technoeconomic questions
4th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) expects to finalise nuclear-procurement consultations in the coming two to three months before approaching the regulator for its... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips delivering Transnet's 2024 results
Phillips confirms 193Mt ‘stretch target’ for rail amid criticism that recovery plan lacks ambition
2nd September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips has acknowledged criticism over the pace at which it plans to recover rail volumes and has reported that an internal “stretch target” of 193-million tons has been set... 


NDB approves $1bn loan to SA; Godongwana urges speedy disbursement
NDB approves $1bn loan to SA; Godongwana urges speedy disbursement
2nd September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The board of directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to $1-billion for the development of water and sanitation infrastructure in South Africa under government’s... 


R50-billion in tenders out to market, another R1.8bn to follow – Sanral
R50-billion in tenders out to market, another R1.8bn to follow – Sanral
2nd September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips (left) and NDB president Dilma Rousseff
NDB signs R5bn loan agreement with Transnet
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

The New Development Bank (NDB) on Friday signed a R5-billion loan agreement with State-owned freight transport and logistics group Transnet. The agreement was signed during the NDB’s ninth yearly... 


Developed-country debt draining international market liquidity – NDB president
Developed-country debt draining international market liquidity – NDB president
30th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Enacting the just transition in emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs) requires “a huge amount of resources and long-term financing”, says New Development Bank (NDB) president Dilma... 


Interim IDC CEO David Jarvis
IDC optimistic of industrial investment recovery following fall in disbursements to R15.9bn
29th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is optimistic of converting the rise in business confidence that has accompanied the recent easing in loadshedding and visible efforts to... 


illegal mining access points
CoJ wants unified forum to address illegal mining scourge
29th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The City of Johannesburg's (CoJ’s) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has called for the establishment of a unified forum to address illegal mining, emphasising the need for... 


Image of Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Expansion of Infrastructure SA central to DPWI’s strategy; Telkom Towers deal to be probed
29th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

The expansion and capacitation of Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) is central to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s (DPWI’s) strategy for increased infrastructure investment, says... 


The Murray & Roberts head office
M&R to report narrowed full-year losses
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) expects to report narrowed losses for the financial year ended June 30. It expects to report a headline loss a share of between 19c and 29c... 


Lilian Ngoyi street was damaged in a July 2023 explosion
JRA appointing a new contractor for Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation
27th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is appointing a new contractor to undertake the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi street, after having terminated the contract of the previous contractor Step Up... 


Nersa has committed to ensuring that all regulatory processes, including public hearings, are followed for the MYPD6 application
Nersa promises ‘utmost transparency’ after confirming receipt of Eskom's MYPD6 submission
27th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that it received, on August 16, Eskom’s sixth multiyear price determination (MYPD6) revenue application for the 2025/26, 2026/27... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Clause posing threat to municipal electricity revenues may be excluded when ERA enters into force
26th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has left the door open to excluding a section in the Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act that could negatively affect the revenues municipalities raise from... 


Phase 1 redevelopment at the Murray Park Library precinct
JDA starts renovations and upgrades to Murray Park Library
26th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has started with upgrades to the Murray Park Library, in Malvern, Johannesburg, which opened in 1957 and has served as a cornerstone of knowledge and... 


IFC Africa VP Sérgio Pimenta
IFC confirms eagerness to fund private grid projects in South Africa
26th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has confirmed that its stands ready to support South Africa’s efforts to facilitate private sector participation in the expansion of the country’s... 


Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
Timeline for inaugural IEP announced as govt sets year-end target for updated IRP
23rd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government aims to Gazette an update to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for electricity before the end of the 2024 calendar year and finalise South Africa’s inaugural... 


Housing project
Industry bodies condemn Free State govt’s approach to a large housing tender
23rd August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) has expressed its support for the South African Council for the Architectural Profession’s (Sacap’s)... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Macpherson planning decisive action against construction mafias
23rd August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer have agreed on the need for an urgent meeting with the respective MECs in... 


An image of Gwen Mahuma-Madida
Company catalyses gender transformation
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the efforts to attract, progress and retain women across key sectors of the economy, rail sleeper and infrastructure products manufacturer Colossal Concrete Products CEO Gwen Mahuma-Madida... 


Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni
Cabinet committee probing ways to moderate fuel prices set to turn attention to electricity hikes next
22nd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni reports that the Cabinet committee set up to consider interventions to moderate fuel price increases is likely to turn its attention to electricity... 


President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa during the Chinese leader's State visit to South Africa last year
Trade and investment to be key themes of Ramaphosa’s upcoming State visit to China
22nd August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Trade and investment relations will be key themes during President Cyril Ramaphosa State visit to the People’s Republic of China from September 2 to 5, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo... 


The Johannesburg CBD skyline
Johannesburg weighs bond sale to help fix broken infrastructure
21st August 2024 By: Bloomberg

The City of Johannesburg is considering raising as much as R2-billion of new debt to address a mounting infrastructure backlog. Newly elected Mayor Dada Morero said the city is exploring options to... 


The manhole protector grid solution
Engineer invents manhole protector grid as an early warning system to prevent sewage spills
21st August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Civil engineer Chris Nganga Kimaru has developed a manhole protector grid (MPG) solution that uses GSM and Sigfox-enabled Internet of Things sensors and gateways to continuously monitor sewage flow... 


large dump trucks
Aveng demerger signals possible exit from South African market
20th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Construction, engineering and contract mining group Aveng has outlined plans to split its Australian and South African operations into two separate and independent entities. This demerger, which... 


Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi
Sasol extends gas supply plateau to June 2027 but only as ‘bridge’ to LNG imports
20th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Energy and chemicals group Sasol has confirmed a yearlong extension, to June 2027, in its gas supply from southern Mozambique to South African industrial customers, which have been warning of a... 


There is growing interest from renewables developers to connect projects to the grid
Interest from IPPs aiming to connect renewables to grid surges to 133 GW
19th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The latest edition of the South African Renewable Energy Grid Survey points to there being massive and growing interest from developers of solar PV, wind, battery and hybrid plants to connect to... 


The Wits Flower Hall
Wits' renovated Flower Hall shortlisted for World Architecture Festival award
19th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The new Flower Hall Examination and Test Centre, on the University of the Witwatersrand's (Wits') Campus West, has been shortlisted in the Creative Reuse category for the World Architecture... 


Solar PV with powerlines in the background
Wind bids fall well short of BW7 allocation, while PV bids far exceed provision
19th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO) has confirmed that 48 onshore wind and solar PV bids with a combined capacity of 10 218 MW have been submitted under Bid Window Seven (BW7) of the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law
16th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the much-anticipated Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act, which lays the legislative foundations for the establishment of a fully independent... 


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