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Frank discussion needed about 30% local procurement rule – Macpherson
19th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The country must have a frank discussion about the 30% local procurement rule, which has been abused by the so-called construction mafia, says Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean... 


African, Japanese institutions sign MoU to accelerate energy investment in the continent
18th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), aimed at scaling up investment flows into Africa. The AFC... 


Dean Macpherson
Public Works to blacklist ‘criminal’ contractors as delayed projects reach R3-billion
15th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Out of the 206 infrastructure projects overseen by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) this financial year, 164 projects are experiencing delays, says Public Works and... 


Umbogintwini bridge to be upgraded with modern construction engineering technology – Sanral
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Umbogintwini River Bridge, on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, is part of the R50-billion upgrade programme of the N2 and N3 freeways in the province, and advanced engineering technology will in future... 


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... 


freight train at railway crossing
Level crossing incidents not only cost lives but also the economy, TFR CEO says
14th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Railway safety incidents, such as pedestrian and vehicle collisions at level crossings, are not only tragic but are severely undermining South Africa’s rail recovery plans, Transnet Freight Rail... 


Sustained investment in transport infrastructure to drive growth and competitiveness – SAICE
13th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Given South Africa's significant infrastructure challenges, sustained investment in transport infrastructure is critical to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for citizens, says... 


Western Cape Floods
South Africa declares national disaster after floods, storms
13th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa declared a national disaster after floods and storms caused widespread damage in the country, allowing the government to free up funds for relief and reconstruction. Disruptive rains,... 


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R5.2bn Potsdam upgrade on track for completion in 2027 – City of Cape Town
12th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

Twenty months into the large-scale upgrade of the Potsdam wastewater treatment works (WWTW), the City of Cape Town (CoCT) says the R5.2-billion project is on track to be completed in 2027. The... 


Port of Durban
Transaction adviser to validate strategy for Port of Durban’s liquid-bulk hub
11th November 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed Zutari as the transaction adviser at the Island View precinct, the Port of Durban’s fuels and chemicals hub through which about... 


Workers on powerlines
IPP Office to oversee pilot procurement of private independent transmission projects
8th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Government has confirmed that the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO), which has overseen the public procurement of more than 7 300 MW of operational renewable-energy capacity since 2011, will... 


Partial collapse of Umbongintwini River bridge highlights need for infrastructure maintenance – CESA
8th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The partial collapse of the Umbongintwini River bridge on the N2 southbound, in KwaZulu-Natal, highlights the urgent need for comprehensive infrastructure maintenance across South Africa, industry... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom secures R125m grant from AFD to advance Tubatse pumped storage project
7th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed a R125-million grant agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to support the development of the proposed Tubatse pumped storage system project, located in the Elias... 


Scatec sub-Saharan Africa GM Alberto Gambacorta
Scatec’s new sub-Saharan Africa head keen to advance 5GW project pipeline
6th November 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The newly appointed head of Scatec’s sub-Saharan Africa business, Alberto Gambacorta, says the group is pursuing a 5 GW pipeline of renewable energy and storage opportunities in the region and... 


Murray & Roberts workers
M&R foresees more immediate liquidity challenges as Venetia contract ends
5th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Engineering and contracting group Murray & Roberts (M&R) has advised that its interim earnings for the six months ended December 31 will be impacted on by the loss of business it had in place with... 


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R7bn second phase MyCiTi rollout 50% complete, includes SA’s first-ever sky circle
5th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The R7-billion rollout of the second phase of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service, linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and other communities across the metro south east corridor, is 50% complete, says... 


pouring asphalt
AECI to sell Much Asphalt for R1.1bn
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed AECI has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with a consortium involving Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) and Sphere Investments to sell its entire ownership stake in... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy encourages road user behaviour change as she discusses Moloto road progress
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked... 


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EPWP open to abuse, must be reformed – Macpherson
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) has become open to abuse, says Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson, despite it also being an “important stop-gap opportunity to... 


The above image depicts the Astec RX-600ex cold planer
New cold planer sets new standards for road building, rehabilitation
1st November 2024

Used for the first time in South Africa on the rehabilitation of the R21 highway in Gauteng last month, specialised equipment manufacturer Astec’s RX-600ex cold planer is “poised to set new... 


Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) aims to have the interim National Rail Masterplan (NRMP) ready by February next year, says DoT chief director Jan-David de Villiers. This will be followed by an... 


The new Seabourne Logistics comprehensive logistics facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg
New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


Construction mafia remains a major problem, warns MBA North
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... 


No one entity can meet South Africa’s energy investment needs, report argues
No one entity can meet South Africa’s energy investment needs, report argues
31st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

No one entity has the resources, funding or execution capability to address South Africa’s multitrillion-rand energy investment needs, a new PWC report argues, while calling for collaboration... 


Powerlines
Batting away Eskom objections, Nersa approves four new electricity traders and first private import/export licence
29th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved four new electricity trading licences, the issuance of which had been opposed by Eskom, along with the country’s first-ever... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
South Africa to seek rise in yearly climate finance pledge to $1.3tr at COP29
28th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa will call for the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance to be set at $1.3-trillion yearly during the upcoming COP29 climate negotiations, which will be held in Baku,... 


Minister Patricia de Lille spoke at the launch of the JET Funding Platform in her capacity as acting Electricity and Energy Minister
New Just Energy Transition matchmaking platform aiming for R600m in grant disbursements in 2025
25th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A new matchmaking platform to directly link providers of grant funding pledged to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET-IP) with domestic beneficiaries is aiming to ensure the... 


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Greater coordination needed to realise green-hydrogen aspirations
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 


Wind projects feature in list of Nersa registrations during Q3 of 2024
Surge in Q3 renewables registrations to 2GW may signal market shift from loadshedding to economics
23rd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Despite welcome relief from loadshedding in South Africa, a total of 3.3 GW of renewable-energy projects were registered with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) this year, with... 


Wind and solar generators
IPP procurement changes mulled to unlock 10 GW of renewables amid grid pressures and green industrialisation ambitions
21st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government is considering far-reaching changes to the way public procurement of independent power producer (IPP) generation capacity is being carried out so as to accelerate... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Automotive industry the ‘unsung hero’ of the South African economy – Mavuso
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has described the domestic automotive industry as the “unsung hero of the South African economy” after joining the naamsa | The Automotive... 


Scatec has already developed the hybrid Kenhardt project in the Northern Cape, comprising 540 MW of solar PV and a 225 MW/1 140 MWh BESS facility
Scatec making final preparations for construction of R3bn Northern Cape battery project
18th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Renewable-energy group Scatec says it is making final preparations to start construction of the R3-billion Mogobe battery energy storage system (BESS) project, which reached financial close on... 


WBHO Teraco date centre project
Nel to retire as WBHO chair, former CFO Henwood to succeed him
18th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Construction group Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) has advised that its chairperson and director Louwtjie Nel will retire, effective November 21. He joined WBHO in 1987 having held various key... 


An Aerial image of Henkel in Nairobi with soar panels on its roof
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... 


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Mamabolo launches digital solution to improve Gauteng’s project delivery efficiency
17th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Gauteng Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Jacob Mamabolo has unveiled a new digital solution to support its already established Lutsinga... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa (centre) at the signing ceremony with (left to right) DMRE DG Jacob Mbele, EDF Africa VP Laurent Clement, Scatec business development VP Alberto Gambacorta, NTCSA interim CEO Segomoco Scheppers and IPPO head Tshifhiwa Bernard Magoro
First two private utility-scale battery projects reach commercial close
17th October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Two projects selected as preferred bidders under South Africa’s inaugural Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP) bidding round have advanced to... 


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