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Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
Gautrain expansion set to boost Gauteng’s economy and transport network
28th March 2025

By: Calvin Nchabeleng - Partner & Tshepang Mphela, Associate from Webber Wentzel The Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Roads and Transport in Gauteng issued a Notice of Route Determination... 


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SA expertise behind development of Botswana coal mine
28th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

The successful development, well under way, of what is Botswana’s third coal mine is in no small part down to the contribution of professional services by independent geological consultants Gemecs,... 


LHWP II feeder roads, bridges contract awarded
28th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Design work on the feeder roads and bridges for the second phase of Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has started, with construction work set to start towards the end of 2026. This followed... 


Drill bit for the Kola potash project drilling campaign
Kola potash project, Congo-Brazzaville – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Potash development company Kore Potash has conditionally raised about $10.1-million, before expenses, the proceeds of which will provide sufficient working capital for the company to implement its... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Kusile’s final unit – Unit 6 – has been synced to the national grid. 


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TECH Global University has been awarded the Google Premier Partner badge
27th March 2025

TECH has become a Google Premier Partner, a distinction reserved for only 3% of the largest online institutions TECH Global University, the world's best online university according to Forbes, has... 


GIFA and Baker Baynes Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Digital Transformation in Architecture and Engineering
GIFA and Baker Baynes Sign Landmark MOU to Advance Digital Transformation in Architecture and Engineering
26th March 2025

The Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIFA) and Baker Baynes have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in driving digital transformation within the... 


Join the effort for a sustainable water future
Join the effort for a sustainable water future
25th March 2025

South Africa faces growing challenges in water scarcity, pollution and infrastructure issues. As a result, skilled professionals in the water sector are in high demand. Enterprises University of... 


NTT DATA Launches Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies
24th March 2025

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced the launch of its Agentic AI Services for Hyperscaler AI Technologies. This transformative suite of services... 


David Copley
Former Newmont executive tapped to oversee mining on US energy council, sources say
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

Former Newmont executive David Copley has been tapped to oversee the mining portfolio for the US National Energy Dominance Council, two sources familiar with the appointment said, making him the... 


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Pennys Find underground gold project, Australia
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Pennys Find is fully permitted, with all statutory approvals in place. 


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Kayelekera uranium restart project, Malawi – update
21st March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium developer Lotus Resources has announced the signing of a binding contract with a major North American power utility for the sale of 600 000 lb of uranium. 


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Sustainability, innovation imperative to accessing private capital
21st March 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to ensure that Africa, with an abundance of critical minerals, benefits from their extraction and beneficiation, and the consequent economic development, was a key takeaway from this... 


PRASA CEO Hishaam Emeran.
Experts suggest govt expenditure correction, collaboration to realise more infrastructure development
20th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Business Unity South Africa CEO Khulekani Mathe is not very optimistic about government realising R1-trillion of investment in infrastructure over the next three years, as set out in the National... 


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Indaba explores water infrastructure challenges, opportunities
20th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa has shifted from a water-stressed to a water-scarce country over the years and faces several water infrastructure challenges; however, there are initiatives and opportunties to... 


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Proper procurement processes for infrastructure projects underscored at Cesa conference
19th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Infrastructure development is crucial for South Africa to realise economic growth. In turn, proper procurement processes are needed to ensure projects are executed sustainably, speakers highlighted... 


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DA wants urgent overhaul of SA’s foreign policy amid tensions with US, cites Constitution
19th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation Emma Louise Powell stated on Wednesday that under the Government of National Unity, South Africa’s embassies across the... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Cesa, Macpherson reflect on public works progress and imperatives
18th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In the spirit of “engineering the future we want” Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) president David Leukes opened this year’s Cesa Infrastructure Indaba by emphasising the importance of... 


Updated study on Jelani Resources project under way
17th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and OTCQB-listed gold exploration and development company Lexington Gold’s joint venture (JV) Jelani Resources has engaged Bara Consulting to conduct an updated study on the Jelani Resources... 


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Moretele North (Klipvoor) Bulk Water Supply Scheme, South Africa
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The planned bulk water scheme aims to develop a regional bulk supply. 


4IR INTRODUCTION Baletsema has successfully introduced a range of 4IR solutions to Tier 1 mining companies
Tech, innovation driving 4IR adoption
14th March 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

As the mining industry moves towards adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies through increased automation and data-driven decision-making, mining consulting company Baletsema... 


LHWP, an intricate symphony of ‘maths and music’, continues steady advance
14th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) continues to advance steadily, maintaining its momentum after overcoming a range of challenges. The LHWP Phase II had experienced... 


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Black Pine oxide gold project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Liberty Gold has reached key permitting milestones for its project. 


Cesa CEO Chris Campbell.
Translating intentions in Budget into infrastructure development reliant on a concrete plan - Cesa
13th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has highlighted the need for a concrete plan of action to translate the intentions set out in the Budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, on... 


China's Jiangxi strengthens stake in SolGold with $18m investment
China's Jiangxi strengthens stake in SolGold with $18m investment
12th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

LSE- and TSX-listed SolGold on Wednesday announced a further investment from Jiangxi Copper Company Limited (JCC), which would see the Chinese mining giant acquire about 157-million shares in... 


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Cesa issues reminder of its upcoming Infrastructure Indaba
10th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) will host its yearly Infrastructure Indaba at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, on March 18 and 19 under the theme... 


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New products add value to wire ropes
7th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

The onboarding of a wire rope specialist to promote high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa’s (LESA’s) recently launched Wirelife Monolec... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) says it is conducting a strategic review of its dealer network. “As the licensor of the Volvo brand, VCSA has been actively consulting with its independent licensed... 


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Baptiste nickel project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Vancouver-based junior nickel mining company FPX Nickel Corp will initiate a scoping study for a Canadian refinery with the capacity to produce 32 000 t/y of nickel in sulphate.  


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Wheeler River uranium project, Canada – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Uranium project developer Denison Mines expects to start site preparation and construction activities in early 2026. 


Glass fibre reinforced polymer rebar
We do not want to compete with steel, we want to replace it, GFRP Tech CEO says at facility launch
6th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Structural reinforcement materials manufacturer GFRP Tech has opened a new research and development (R&D) and manufacturing facility in Linbro Park, Sandton. The facility – the result of... 


Image of manganese from the K. Hill project
K.Hill battery-grade manganese project, Botswana – update
6th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Battery metal development company Giyani Metals Corporation has announced the successful production of HPMO at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg. 


CESA CEO Chris Campbell
Industry stalwart Campbell calls for urgent action to address SA’s infrastructure challenges
5th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While government has made progress in improving policies affecting the built environment, such as the Public Procurement Act, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell warns that... 


The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
The Hidden Risks of Using Unregistered ISO Auditors: How Poor Audits Lead to Costly Non-Compliance
5th March 2025

South African businesses have suffered massive financial setbacks due to inadequate auditing, with cumulative losses from poor audits and compliance failures running into billions. Through its... 


Centrex appoints voluntary administrators
Centrex appoints voluntary administrators
4th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Phosphates and potash company Centrex has entered voluntary administration, appointing John Park and Joanne Dunn of FTI Consulting as joint and several voluntary administrators. In a statement on... 


Vishaal Lutchman
Lutchman appointed as new GIBB CEO
4th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South African multi-disciplinary engineering consulting company GIBB Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Vishaal Lutchman as its new CEO. A registered professional engineer with the... 


Schneider Electric Anglophone Africa digital energy director Hilton Baartman
Schneider appoints digital energy director for Anglophone Africa
4th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has appointed Hilton Baartman digital energy director for Anglophone Africa. Baartman is an award-winning executive with a diverse... 


Schneider Electric appoints Hilton Baartman as Digital Energy Director for Anglophone Africa
Schneider Electric appoints Hilton Baartman as Digital Energy Director for Anglophone Africa
4th March 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hilton Baartman as... 


Kavango appoints new COO
3rd March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed Kavango Resources nonexecutive director Alexandra Rose Gorman has agreed to become the company’s COO. The change in her role is expected to take effect in early June, whereupon she... 


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Could grid development roll-out boost struggling metals sector?
28th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The growth of renewable power in South Africa's energy mix, and infrastructure development programmes, such as the State-owned Eskom Transmission Development Plan (TDP) 2024 to 2034, will help to... 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, Democratic Republic of Congo – update
28th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The direct-to-blister copper smelter has been deferred by three months. 


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