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Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne
Carney puts ex-Goldman banker, Quebec loyalist in key jobs
14th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new economic team, keeping longtime politician François-Philippe Champagne as finance minister and placing former Goldman Sachs banker Timothy... 


Calgro M3 posts lower revenue but higher gross profit margins
12th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed property development company Calgro M3 recorded a 32.69% year-on-year decrease in revenue to R868.9-million for the financial year ended February 28, but its gross profit margin... 


Jerome Govender, CEO of Concor
Concor builds momentum with strong project pipeline and clear growth path
12th May 2025

Concor, one of South Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction companies, is building positive momentum with renewed strength and a clear trajectory for future growth. Despite ongoing... 


Investors keen for B Network Prospectus
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 


An image of surface water (river) sampling at Impala's Marula operations
Platinum miner focuses on water stewardship
9th May 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Several projects to mitigate water-related risks and improve long-term water security have been implemented at platinum group metals producer Impala Platinum’s (Implats’) operations. These projects... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
9th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


DBSA supporting urban development through GEF-funded programme
8th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has highlighted its role in advancing sustainable infrastructure development in partnership with the Global... 


DBSA Drives Sustainable Urban Development Through GEF-Funded Initiative
8th May 2025

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable infrastructure development through its partnership with the Global Environment Facility... 


Johannesburg
Operation Vulindela’s reform lens widened to include municipal rescue, urban densification and digital transformation
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 


Decentral Energy, Blockpower build solar power system for 240 houses in KwaZulu-Natal estate
7th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Business energy solutions company Decentral Energy and offgrid energy solutions company Blockpower have commissioned a fully offgrid 828 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation with a 2 MWh battery... 


collapsed building in George
Minister encourages building industry compliance on George building collapse anniversary
6th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called on the building industry to recommit to the laws regulating the industry, stating that failure to do so could lead to fatalities and severe... 


Anthony Albanese
Albanese landslide offers rare chance to fix Australia’s economy
5th May 2025 By: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shocked Australia by securing an historic win in Saturday’s election. Now the question is whether he’ll use that mandate to push through tough measures to overhaul... 


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Concor wins new mixed affordable and sectional title development contract in Cape Town
29th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Major South African construction group Concor has announced that it has been selected by the City of Cape Town, following an open tender process, to develop an affordable housing project in the... 


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Concor partners with Cape Town on another affordable housing project
29th April 2025

Cape Town’s stock of affordable housing units will be receiving another boost from Concor, following the company being awarded a centrally located land parcel less than a kilometre from the central... 


Mark Carney
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election, setting up talks with US
29th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Canada’s Liberal Party won a fourth consecutive election, giving a mandate to former central banker Mark Carney after a campaign in which he pledged to boost economic growth and stand up to US... 


Resettlement programme under way as LHWP Phase II progresses
25th April 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As construction of the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) progresses, several socioeconomic programmes are under way to mitigate the impact of the physical and economic... 


CSIR develops cost-effective building block for houses using construction waste
24th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Research and development organisation the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with nonprofit organisation Use-It Waste Beneficiation and building solutions company Key... 


The South African Reserve Bank offices
Central banks stare into trade-war abyss with rate cuts primed
22nd April 2025 By: Bloomberg

Global central banks will mostly stand ready for interest-rate cuts in coming months to cushion their economies from US President Donald Trump’s trade war. Despite flux in implementation, his... 


Global economic growth to suffer immediate setbacks because of US tariffs – analysts
17th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

Global economic growth is expected to be significantly and immediately curtailed as a result of the ongoing US trade actions, global advisory firm Oxford Economics warned in a recent webinar on... 


IFC Southern Africa regional director Cláudia Conceição and Balwin CEO Steve Brookes
R1bn IFC loan to support Balwin to build 14 500 affordable apartments in Tshwane
15th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is part of the World Bank Group, has made a R1-billion, or $58-million, facility available to JSE-listed... 


UNTU to ballot members after Transnet wage meeting ends without agreement
15th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Labour union the United National Transport Union (UNTU) will ballot its members after a conciliation process to resolve a dispute between it and State-owned transport agency Transnet ended without... 


Evolution gets green light for A$430m Cowal expansion, eyes 2042 lifespan
Evolution gets green light for A$430m Cowal expansion, eyes 2042 lifespan
15th April 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian gold miner Evolution Mining on Tuesday approved a A$430-million expansion of its flagship Cowal gold operation in New South Wales, extending the openpit mine’s life to 2042 and unlocking... 


Agrément CEO Richard Somanje and SHRA acting CEO Lebowa Letsoalo
Alternative building technology the way to go for quicker housing delivery
14th April 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As Gauteng’s housing backlog continues to widen beyond the current 1.2-million units and amid lacking security of tender, which impacts on economic empowerment and employment, human settlements... 


Conrad Hefer in a video interview with Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer
Cresco a key catalyst for project funding in Africa
10th April 2025

As demand for infrastructure and energy projects continues to grow, project finance advisory firm Cresco is well-equipped to play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s development trajectory by... 


New Joburg Water Erand tower set to boost Midrand water supply
New Joburg Water Erand tower set to boost Midrand water supply
9th April 2025

Water utility Johannesburg Water is currently constructing a new two-megalitre, 30-m-high elevated reinforced concrete water tower and pump station, which is set to bolster water supply to the... 


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Heavy-duty sensors enhance factory automation
8th April 2025

A new range of contactless sensors designed for factory automation and heavy-duty industrial or commercial use is now available from Harold G. Schaevitz Industries (HGSI). The ILPS-27 series... 


Joburg to rehabilitate buildings declared uninhabitable in inner city
7th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will rehabilitate buildings that have been declared uninhabitable by the courts, with the objective of leasing them to stimulate urban renewal, attract investment,... 


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Social wage expenditure can only be sustained with higher levels of economic growth – Ramaphosa
7th April 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that the country’s expenditure on the social wage can only be sustained if there are higher levels of economic growth, which he said will come through... 


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Company highlights safety imperatives for engineering professionals
4th April 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A commitment to enhancing engineering capabilities by incorporating safety and technology into the development agenda of Kenya’s built environment industry is a key priority for Nairobi-based... 


Infrastructure maintenance just as critical as new infrastructure delivery, Ngoma says
1st April 2025 By: Darren Parker

While “turning South Africa into a construction site” is a noble goal, Auditor-General of South Africa national executive head of audit Bongi Ngoma has questioned Public Works and Infrastructure... 


Location map of the Madsen project
Madsen gold project restart, Canada – update
28th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations. 


Transnet, Satawu sign three-year wage deal
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet and labour union the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) have signed a three-year wage agreement for increases of 6% in the first two years and a 5.5%... 


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Pumps manufacturer targets hydrogen projects
21st March 2025 By: Halima Frost

As an increasing number of hydrogen projects are implemented globally, particularly in Namibia, South African pumps manufacturer KSB Pumps and Valves has developed some of its pumps to cater to the... 


West Red Lake CEO Shane Williams speaks at the opening of the Madsen camp.
West Red Lake restarts Madsen mill, draws additional funding
20th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Minerals exploration and development company West Red Lake Gold Mines has restarted milling operations at the Madsen mine in Ontario, marking a significant step toward production as gold prices... 


New WA Mines Minister appointed
19th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook on Wednesday announced the new Ministerial portfolios for the WA Labor government, outlining a vision focused on economic diversification, energy transition,... 


New Canadian PM says he can work with Trump
17th March 2025 By: Reuters

Ex-central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday and immediately said he could work with US President Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the... 


Drill core from the Thacker Pass project
Thacker Pass lithium project, US – update
14th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

North American lithium company Lithium Americas has received funds to finance the development of the first phase of Thacker Pass. 


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... 


Image of Johannesburg Water's new Erand tower and pumpstation housing in Midrand
Joburg Water's new Erand tower set to boost Midrand water supply
13th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new two-megalitre water tower set to bolster water supply to the Midrand area, in Gauteng, is 60% complete. The R92-million Erand tower and pump station project, currently being constructed by... 


Standard Bank secures $250m loan from IFC to boost green financing initiatives
12th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm Standard Bank has successfully closed a $250-million, seven-year unsecured loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which will significantly bolster the bank's... 


Concor, in collaboration with dhk Architects and Jakupa Architects and Urban Designers consortium, is bringing an innovative urban vision to life at Conradie Park in Cape Town
Cape Town's Conradie Park is urban design pioneer
12th March 2025

The site of Cape Town’s old Conradie Hospital is today buzzing with the sounds of a community being built, with over 1,250 families now enjoying new homes and the final phases of construction lying... 


An image of the Joburg city skyline
CoJ welcomes Presidential Johannesburg Working Group formation
10th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for the city to urgently focus on resolving long-standing challenges, including financial sustainability, inner-city... 


An image of a robot loading an engine block into the RMBS 1-6-400-30 blast system
Custom machine improves efficiency at Turkish foundry
7th March 2025

Germany-based shot blasting technologies specialist Rösler Oberflächentechnik was selected from four equipment manufacturers to provide one of the largest foundries in Türkiye with a shot blast... 


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