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Department commissions R450m KZN wastewater treatment plant
8th August 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commissioned the R450-million Mpophomeni wastewater treatment Works (WWTW), in Mpophomeni, in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. This strategic... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
8th August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Senqu bridge was more than 80% complete by mid-July 2025. 


Perseus makes solid progress on Nyanzaga construction
7th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Perseus Mining says it is making solid progress at the Nyanzaga gold project, in Tanzania, as bulk earthworks continue to lay the foundation for future infrastructure. The company says... 


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CESA announces finalists for Aon Engineering Excellence Awards
6th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the finalists of the 2025 Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, which honour outstanding projects, organisations and individuals... 


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Barrick invested $48m in community projects in 2024
4th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation invested more than $48-million in community-led projects in 2024 through its community development committees (CDCs), the company said in its 2024... 


Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
Playing Autoclave Roulette: Accurate Measurements Guaranteed with VEGA
1st August 2025

(Virtual Showroom) Autoclaves ensure the sterility of medical and pharmaceutical products before they reach healthcare providers and their patients. Using high-pressure and saturated steam to... 


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Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects, South Africa
1st August 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Orlando eKhaya and Power Park projects aim to deliver affordable basic services, promote sustainable transport, create green public spaces, tackle urban inequality and drive inclusive economic... 


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Western Cape government launches R2bn-plus Founders Garden Development
28th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers have unveiled the Founders Garden inner-city, mixed-use, affordable housing development in the Cape Town... 


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Private spend still lags in major public infrastructure projects
28th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Only 2% of Infrastructure South Africa’s (ISA’s) pipeline of projects will be delivered as part of public-private partnerships (PPPs), an issue the ISA says is being addressed by reforms to improve... 


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Ramaphosa points to Northern Cape becoming a new powerhouse for the SA economy
25th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

In engagements between the National Executive and the Provincial Executive of the Northern Cape, on Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said besides the strides being made in the energy sector, the... 


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Public-private structural reform must be expanded. It works
25th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Operation Vulindlela deserves a solid thumbs up. Let’s have more collective structural reform implementation. It’s already clear that working together as South Africa Incorporated is a successful... 


Magnetic shifts focus to construction readiness at Lady Julie gold project
Magnetic shifts focus to construction readiness at Lady Julie gold project
23rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Magnetic Resources said on Wednesday it is advancing its Lady Julie gold project in Western Australia toward development, with a new feasibility study confirming the project’s technical... 


Former Higher Education & Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane
Parties welcome Nkabane’s removal but question Manamela’s appointment as Higher Education Minister
22nd July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Political parties have welcomed the removal of Nobuhle Nkabane as Higher Education and Training Minister, with the Democratic Alliance saying this is the first step to restoring faith that the... 


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New crusher offers substantial productivity gains
18th July 2025

The latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E VSI crusher from Pilot Crushtec was recently delivered to UK-based contractor Ovenden Earthmoving and the company reports significant productivity and... 


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Consultancy underscores value of air-quality offsets
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Air-quality offsets offer a valuable tool for providing significant improvements in air quality, particularly when direct emission reductions are challenging or unfeasible, highlights global mining... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is reportedly 50% complete. 


Yancoal produces 17m tonnes of RoM, maintains guidance
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Yancoal Australia produced 17-million tonnes of run-of-mine (RoM) coal across its operations for the quarter ended June 30, aligned with the company’s forecast and up 12% from the first... 


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Numsa signs wage agreement with Gautrain
17th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has signed a new wage agreement for one year with the Bombela Operating Company (BOC), the entity which manages the Gautrain. The... 


Construction and infrastructure excellence recognised at this year’s Big 5 Construct South Africa and South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo in Johannesburg
15th July 2025

The 2025 edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with the inaugural South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, concluded in Johannesburg, following three days of high-impact networking,... 


Indonesia looking at levy on coal exports
Indonesia looking at levy on coal exports
15th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Indonesia, the world’s biggest coal exporter, may impose an export levy on the fossil fuel in a bid to boost state revenues, according to local media reports that cited a government minister. The... 


An artist’s impression of The Pines retail centre at Conradie Park, showcasing the integration of retail space at ground level with residential apartments constructed above.
The Pines is Conradie Park’s stylish clincher
11th July 2025

The Pines, a convenience retail zone with an aspirational edge, will be one of Conradie Park’s final achievements – helping to put this mixed-use housing development head and shoulders above... 


Cape Town eases zoning rules to spur selected backyard housing developments
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s City Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) in a move it believes will make it easier to develop and build affordable housing, especially in... 


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Raising the Bar for Smartphones
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The most advanced Galaxy Z series yet, seamlessly blending precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and lightest design to date  


China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
8th July 2025 By: Reuters

The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin... 


The latest generation TwisterTrac VS350E, from Pilot Crushtec, offers major productivity gains and environmental benefits, with up to 50% higher production rate
Pilot Crushtec powers Ovenden Earthmoving with new TwisterTrac VS350E
4th July 2025

Pilot Crushtec’s longstanding relationship with leading UK contractor Ovenden Earthmoving Co Ltd has been strengthened with the successful delivery and operation of the latest generation... 


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Test lab achieves Africa-first accreditation
4th July 2025

Distribution and power transformer designer and manufacturer Actom Power Transformers, a division of Actom has celebrated its recent recommendation for accreditation as the only SANAS-certified... 


New report sets stage for evidence-led municipal planning in Gauteng
4th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Gauteng provincial government, in partnership with multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young, has launched a new report offering a comprehensive analysis and projection of the... 


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Opposition parties reject Higher Education Dept budget in aftermath of GNU bust-up
3rd July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties on Thursday rejected the Department of Higher Education and Training’s budget, citing corruption and incompetence in the department. The Democratic Alliance (DA) vowed to oppose... 


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DA to oppose Simelane’s Human Settlements budget amid investigation into minister
2nd July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance on Wednesday urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively against corruption in his Cabinet, threatening to oppose the Department of Human Settlements’ budget. “…we... 


Auric Mining buys land package from WIN Metals to facilitate Munda gold mine
1st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Auric Mining has reached an agreement with fellow listed WIN Metals to acquire a package of assets related to its Munda gold mine, in Western Australia. The transaction includes all... 


Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
30th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the availability of its GoPact MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) and... 


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Cape Town revises by-law to boost selected backyard housing developments
27th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town’s City Council has approved a number of changes to the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) in a move it believes will make it easier to develop and build affordable housing, especially in... 


Mbamwabi Chilembo stands with his arms crossed.
Consultants key to building climate-ready infrastructure
27th June 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

As Africa faces growing climate threats – from droughts and floods to rising temperatures – the continent’s infrastructure must become more resilient. Consulting engineering company Alpenglow... 


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Hillgrove antimony/gold mine, Australia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Australian resources company Larvotto Resources has secured key regulatory support for the proposed extension of mining operations. 


Toyota Gazoo Racing and SVR unveil new motorsport engineering, manufacturing hub
Toyota Gazoo Racing and SVR unveil new motorsport engineering, manufacturing hub
26th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA), together with SVR, have unveiled their new motorsport operations base – the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Hub, located in Kyalami, Gauteng. Construction... 


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New radar level sensor for harsh environments
26th June 2025

A new radar level sensor enables high-precision and fast level measurements in harsh industrial environments with extreme temperatures, smoke, and dust – such as in molten metal level monitoring or... 


Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
26th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact MCCB... 


Larvotto gets regulatory backing to progress Hillgrove mine plans
23rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Larvotto Resources has secured key regulatory support for the proposed extension of mining operations at its Hillgrove gold and antimony project in New South Wales. The NSW Resources... 


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Ramaphosa promises 'structural change' as ConCourt celebrates 30th anniversary
20th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Thirty years after the establishment of the Constitutional Court in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa is promising citizens a range of institutional, infrastructure, financial,... 


Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada could slap more duties on US steel and aluminum, says Carney
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

Canada could increase counter-tariffs on US-produced steel and aluminum if it does not reach a broader trade deal with President Donald Trump within 30 days, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on... 


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JV to support Zambian construction industry’s growth
20th June 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Talisman Hire Kitwe City branch – a joint venture (JV) between industrial and mining solutions company Dickinson Group of Companies Africa (DGC Africa) and construction and industrial equipment... 


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Modular solutions able to meet mine development needs
20th June 2025

As mining operations across the African continent expand, the industry requires accommodation solutions that offer speed and comfort, which can be achieved through portable building manufacturer... 


Flooding
South Africa declares national disaster after floods kill 92
19th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa declared a national disaster after floods and snow killed more than 90 people and destroyed roads and bridges in four of the country’s nine provinces. Adverse weather since June 9... 


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