AfriSam is supplying specialised readymix concrete for a 43-m-high water tower being constructed by M&D Construction near Johannesburg, to support the provision of essential water infrastructure to... 

By: Bohani Hlungwane - Interim Managing Executive: Transactional Banking, Absa CIB As a Ugandan coffee trader, the five bordering African countries – Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic... 

Toronto-listed Lucara Diamond sold 101 422 ct during the quarter ended September 30, generating $51.2-million in revenue. In August, the company recovered a 1 015 ct non-gem diamond and a 37.42 ct... 

Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango, says the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on the 12th of November 2025... 

The inaugural Women in Project Management Summit 2025 – held in August this year and hosted by Project Managers Africa – showcased women who contribute positively to the South African industrial... 

The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial... 

The construction works for the upgrade of the N2 and N3 freeways in KwaZulu-Natal – worth R19-billion for the N2 and R33-billion for the N3 – are on track for completion in 2032, says SANRAL... 

Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete... 

Home renovations, solar installations, and water-saving projects are on the rise. However, the MBAWC warns that homeowners who enter building agreements without fully understanding both their and... 

IMPOWER Solar has welcomed the major financial commitment to the grid announced in the Mini Budget in Parliament (on Wednesday) but noted the critical omission of enhanced tax incentives for the... 

Small scale sand producers now have a cost effective, reliable and integrated solution to their production needs, taking the guesswork and risk out of daily operations. Pilot Crushtec has invested... 

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam... 

In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy... 

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using... 

Botswana is working on acquiring a majority stake in De Beers, President Duma Boko said on Monday, after Angola announced a rival bid to control the giant diamond company. Botswana, which owns 15%... 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association has called on the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, to use the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) this week to provide clear fiscal... 

As infrastructure networks age and traffic demands increase, the long term protection of bridges, overpasses, culverts and other critical concrete structures has become a top priority for engineers... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is continuing its rollout of almost R4-billion in upgrades to the N1 freeway from Scottland to Winburg, and Zandkraal to Scottland,... 

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings grew its revenue for the six months to September 30 to R665.1-million, up from R613.8-million in the six months to end... 

US-focused Resolution Copper has completed the $200-million rehabilitation and deepening of its historic No. 9 Shaft in Arizona. Originally constructed in 1971 by Magma Copper Company and used as... 

Professor Raymond Parsons has been appointed as an extraordinary professor in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). In a media release, UWC... 

The Rogun dam is set to become the tallest dam in the world and the largest installation in Central Asia. 

Canada will focus on securing supplies of critical minerals when it hosts its Group of Seven partners this week at a meeting of energy and environment ministers in Toronto, Natural Resources... 

Gold miner Harmony Gold Mining Company reports that an electrician conducting routine maintenance work died at its Mponeng mine, near Carletonville, on October 26. "Harmony extends its deepest... 

Various organisations, government entities and economic commentators have welcomed global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF’s) decision to... 

Angola said it has offered to buy Anglo American’s majority stake in De Beers, facing off against other potential suitors including neighboring Botswana. State-owned Angolan gem producer Endiama... 

The successful transition from opencast mining to underground mining is being achieved with considerable aplomb at Venetia Diamond Mine, which Mining Weekly has just visited. De Beers’ $2.3-billion... 

Construction of the Senqu bridge, a part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), is nearing completion, ensuring the connection of communities across the Polihali reservoir. Once the... 

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... 

The Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has welcomed the focus given to gas in the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), but executive officer Jaco Human says critical... 

AfriSam is playing a pivotal role in the construction of one of Gauteng’s largest and most technically complex water towers, supplying specially designed readymix concrete to meet both structural... 

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) on October 17 launched its new Rescue Simulation Centre at its Doornfontein Campus, in Johannesburg. The four-storey, 3 000 m² facility was developed under UJ’s... 

Increasing wind farm construction across South Africa has led to a high demand for admixtures that help ensure durable concrete foundations for wind turbines constructed in remote locations and... 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, at the Global Gateway... 

Phase 1 operations at the Platreef mine are expected to start shortly. 

Questions remain regarding the feasibility of chemicals and energy company Sasol’s emission reduction roadmap (ERR), which includes emission-reduction targets and timelines. There are significant... 

To ensure alignment between private investment and public policy priorities, this year’s Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Africa Conference and Expo (SEACon) has been... 

Bannerman Energy has reported that early works construction activities are tracking in line with budget and are on schedule. 

This year is proving to be a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at... 

International leader in industrial vibration technology OLIVIBRA provides its clients around the world with industrial vibrators, exciter drive units, OWC suspension units, pneumatic vibration,... 

This year is proving to be a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at... 

Unit 6 has officially entered into commercial operation.