Office development 7 Parks Boulevard, built by construction company Concor, has earned a Green Star 6 star rating in terms of the Green Building Council of South Africa’s Green Star-rating system.... 

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has invited the public to comment on its 2040 local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the central business district (CBD). The LSDF will guide decisions about... 

The eThekwini municipality aims to propel the city into a new era of prosperity through a R217-billion investment in development projects, which is expected to create 300 000 jobs. On August 14,... 

Multidisciplinary professional engineering firm Zimile Consulting Engineers completed reconstruction of the N2 highway, between Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, and Cape Town, in the Western Cape, a month... 

Properly implemented infrastructure development is a major economic enlarger that rewards an economy long after the roads, rail, bridge, energy, water, communication, aviation, health and many... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start... 

Emerge Limited plan to develop a solar PV plant, in Sharjah, under a build, own, operate and transfer agreement.  

The project is fully approved, paving the way for development to start. 

Brazilian miner Vale expects to invest more than $400-million in research, development and innovation (RD&I) annually in the coming years, the firm's executive vice president of technical affairs... 

As the supply chain landscape rapidly evolves and artificial intelligence and technology speeds up processes, businesses face a multitude of challenges that require swift and strategic responses.... 

Canadian-headquartered independent tyre dealer Kal Tire, through its Mining Tire Group, has invested considerably in innovation to provide mining customers with tools and offerings that can help... 

Championing sustainability in the construction sector, Concor has completed another Green Star high achiever – 7 Parks Boulevard – in the Oxford Park precinct of Rosebank, Johannesburg. Developed... 

ASX-listed Arafura Rare Earths has announced the appointment of Ian Murray as to its board as a nonexecutive director. Chartered accountant Murray brings more than 30 years of experience in... 

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) has received unconditional approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for the sale of a 49% stake in the Onslow Iron haul road to investment... 

South Africa, which already faces a heavy bill to upgrade its port, rail and electricity infrastructure, needs R307-billion to repair and improve its sprawling national road system. The South... 

Australia should resolve issues related to the environment approval process, said Tania Constable, CEO of the country’s minerals council, highlighting the industry’s concerns that the development... 

Although Aim-listed Armadale Capital has reported progress in its efforts to open up historic workings at the Canyon Silver project in Idaho, in the US, for further evaluation and sampling, the... 

By Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Enterprise Business President Guo Guoqing - Africa’s transportation sector is on the cusp of a major transformation. Driven by technological advances in fields such as... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has awarded 12 road infrastructure contracts to the value of R1.4-billion in the Eastern Cape since the start of the 2024/25 financial year,... 

The prolonged economic downturn experienced across multiple sectors in South Africa has resulted in markedly depressed sales in the new-car segment over the past 12 months, says finance group... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Monday that relations between South Africa and China has entered “a new era of opportunity”, following his visit to China, which he said has strengthened trade... 

South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) CEO Reginald Demana has announced the start of Package 4 of the N2 Wild Coast Road (N2WCR) project in the Eastern Cape. The R2.2-billion phase... 

The Booysendal South mine is now beyond the project phase. 

Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its project. 

State-owned Transnet Group chief business development officer Yolisa Kani has said calls for applications for private train operators wanting to access the freight rail network are likely to open... 

The Minerals Council South Africa finds in its latest index that mining input costs increased by 6.4% year-on-year in July. The increase matches that of June, with yearly input costs having held... 

Nigeria and China agreed to strengthen ties in the Belt and Road initiative, human resources development and nuclear energy after the countries' leaders met on Tuesday, a government spokesperson... 

China signed an agreement Wednesday to revamp a railway that will help landlocked Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, export the metal through Tanzania. The heads of state of the three... 

Trafigura Group has struck a $400-million prepayment deal for iron ore with Mineral Resources, as the Australian miner focuses on preserving cash amid a downturn in its two main commodities. The... 

Western Australia-focused Meeka Metals’ Murchison gold project is fully approved, paving the way for development to get under way. The company has now started construction of the haul road between... 

Australian coal miner Stanmore has entered into an agreement with Anglo American and Exxaro, the participants of the Moranbah South joint venture, to explore and study designated area of tenements... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) says it is currently evaluating 96 tenders worth R35-billion, while 86 contracts worth R15-billion have already been awarded since the start... 

The future outlook for South32, the mining and metals company spun out of BHP in 2015, has probably never looked brighter, says South32 CEO Graham Kerr. “It's a decade in for the company, and time... 

ASX-listed Northern Minerals has received approval under the Environmental Protection Act for strategic amendments to its Browns Range project in the east Kimberley region. The Environmental... 

With about 80% of road crashes in South Africa caused by human error, fleet camera provider Optix, aims to facilitate, monitor and maintain positive human behaviour shifts geared towards safer... 

Better transport and trade infrastructure across Africa will make it quicker and cheaper to transport goods, while lower tariff and non-tariff barriers will reduce the cost of goods and increase... 

As young engineers navigate the challenges of the future, it is crucial that they are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical principles to drive sustainable change. This was the... 

By Siveshni Pillay When Smart Mobility comes to a street near you 

Statistics South Africa released its Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the three months ending in June earlier this month – and the results are decidedly bleak. While employment figures managed a... 

The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) hosted its prestigious Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards on August 22, 2024, in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.... 

Privately owned Afrikaans, Christian higher education institution Akademia has announced the development of a R3.2-billion campus in Pretoria East. The campus will be developed by real estate... 

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali dam.