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Bell Equipment looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Europe

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The Umgeni River mouth is a popular recreation area in Durban, but is chronically polluted by sewage. Photo: Nokulunga Majola / GroundUp

Umgeni: A river of sewage flowing through Durban

By Nokulunga Majola 2 days

Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)

Construction and vocational training can help SA's youth find jobs

By Olebogeng Manhe 16 Jul 2024

Conference to discuss financing for power projects in Africa

Conference to discuss financing for power projects in Africa

8 Sep 2014

Elaine Wilson says that South African shoppers use the internet for research but prefer to actually buy products in shopping malls or from retailers directly. Image:

Online shopping no threat to malls

Joan Muller 8 Sep 2014

WBHO's Chief Executive Louwtjie Nel says that currently Australia contributes about 25% of the company's profits but he hopes to increase this to more than 30% in the next three years. Image:

SA building companies thriving in Australia

Nick Hedley 8 Sep 2014

GVK-Siya Zama awarded contracts for special schools

GVK-Siya Zama awarded contracts for special schools

5 Sep 2014

The BMF's Dumisani Mpafa supports a national minimum wage in principle but warns the implications have to be carefully assessed as it could increase the ranks of the unemployed. Image: BMF

Minimum wage has serious implications for business

5 Sep 2014

Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

5 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has urged more young people to consider a career in academia as South Africa is seriously short of experienced academics who remain a reservoir of knowledge for the country. Image:

Attract youth to academia says Zuma

5 Sep 2014

Getting the most out of Africa's hydropower

Getting the most out of Africa's hydropower

3 Sep 2014

HSBC says that export orders are still subdued but there are signs of growiing confidence in the South African local economy among purchasing managers. Image: 3D Mask

HSBC's PMI higher at 51.1 for August

3 Sep 2014

Eqstra Holdings says its contract mining division was hurt by labour disruptions in the mining sector. Image: Eqstra Holdings

Earnings at Eqstra Holdings drop 26.3% to 76.7c

3 Sep 2014

Outa seeks answers to road costs

Outa seeks answers to road costs

3 Sep 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that free basic services to the indigent households have helped to reduce poverty in certain areas of South Africa. Image: Statistics SA

Basic services helping the poor says Stats SA

3 Sep 2014

Outgoing Head of Water and Sanitation collected the award for the most innovative water utility in Africa at a special event in Stockholm this week. Image:

eThekwini wins international award for sanitation

3 Sep 2014

Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

2 Sep 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura wants to see greater coordination between ward councillors, representing the voters, and provincial government structures that determine service delivery priorities. Image:

'War Room' to help service delivery in Gauteng

2 Sep 2014

Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over

Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over

1 Sep 2014

Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives

Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives

1 Sep 2014

Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

29 Aug 2014

Cesa's Wally Mayne says that localised taxation is the only way to fund roadbuilding activities in South Africa as the fiscus is already over-burdened and doesn't have the money for the estimated R149bn that needs to be spent on SA's roads. Image: Cesa

Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa

Philani Nombembe 29 Aug 2014

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi says the province will open a new school a week between now and the end of this year. Image: Twitter

MEC claims a "school a week" will be opened in Gauteng

29 Aug 2014

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is targeting growth of at least 5% a year to stimulate job creation and alleviate poverty. Image:

Government seeks to transform economy

29 Aug 2014

Government ready to monitor safe shale gas exploration

Government ready to monitor safe shale gas exploration

28 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu hopes the War on Water Leaks campaign will dramatically reduce the amount of water that is wasted in the province each year. Image:

Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

More Matshediso 28 Aug 2014

A graph showing how GDP has fluctuated given the changing economic circumstances facing South Africa. Image: Statistics SA

GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession

27 Aug 2014

The 50th Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) trade fair in Maputo where 29 South African companies are exhibiting their wares to Mozambique investors particularly in transport and communications sectors. Image:

SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair

26 Aug 2014

Smartphone app from Corobrik offers specification, application of bricks and pavers

Smartphone app from Corobrik offers specification, application of bricks and pavers

26 Aug 2014

Bakwena road construction projects on track

Bakwena road construction projects on track

25 Aug 2014

Choose your bricks with new mobile app

Choose your bricks with new mobile app

25 Aug 2014

36One Analyst Jean-Pierre Verster says that Italtile's success owes much to the experienced management team that is running the business. Image:

Italtile's profits rise to R751m for the year

Zeenat Moorad 25 Aug 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

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Honing PR skills in the construction industry

Honing PR skills in the construction industry

James White 22 Aug 2014

[Design Indaba 2014] "Let's design the future of urban Africa" - Issa Diabate

[Design Indaba 2014] "Let's design the future of urban Africa" - Issa Diabate

Terry Levin 3 Mar 2014

A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

25 Feb 2014

Eritrea's unique architecture under threat

Eritrea's unique architecture under threat

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GVK-Siya Zama awarded contracts for special schools

GVK-Siya Zama awarded contracts for special schools

5 Sep 2014

The BMF's Dumisani Mpafa supports a national minimum wage in principle but warns the implications have to be carefully assessed as it could increase the ranks of the unemployed. Image: BMF

Minimum wage has serious implications for business

5 Sep 2014

Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

Women are the engineers of the future, says Vallabh

5 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has urged more young people to consider a career in academia as South Africa is seriously short of experienced academics who remain a reservoir of knowledge for the country. Image:

Attract youth to academia says Zuma

5 Sep 2014

Getting the most out of Africa's hydropower

Getting the most out of Africa's hydropower

3 Sep 2014

HSBC says that export orders are still subdued but there are signs of growiing confidence in the South African local economy among purchasing managers. Image: 3D Mask

HSBC's PMI higher at 51.1 for August

3 Sep 2014

Eqstra Holdings says its contract mining division was hurt by labour disruptions in the mining sector. Image: Eqstra Holdings

Earnings at Eqstra Holdings drop 26.3% to 76.7c

3 Sep 2014

Outa seeks answers to road costs

Outa seeks answers to road costs

3 Sep 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that free basic services to the indigent households have helped to reduce poverty in certain areas of South Africa. Image: Statistics SA

Basic services helping the poor says Stats SA

3 Sep 2014

Outgoing Head of Water and Sanitation collected the award for the most innovative water utility in Africa at a special event in Stockholm this week. Image:

eThekwini wins international award for sanitation

3 Sep 2014

Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

2 Sep 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura wants to see greater coordination between ward councillors, representing the voters, and provincial government structures that determine service delivery priorities. Image:

'War Room' to help service delivery in Gauteng

2 Sep 2014

Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over

Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over

1 Sep 2014

Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives

Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives

1 Sep 2014

Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

29 Aug 2014

Cesa's Wally Mayne says that localised taxation is the only way to fund roadbuilding activities in South Africa as the fiscus is already over-burdened and doesn't have the money for the estimated R149bn that needs to be spent on SA's roads. Image: Cesa

Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa

Philani Nombembe 29 Aug 2014

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi says the province will open a new school a week between now and the end of this year. Image: Twitter

MEC claims a "school a week" will be opened in Gauteng

29 Aug 2014

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is targeting growth of at least 5% a year to stimulate job creation and alleviate poverty. Image:

Government seeks to transform economy

29 Aug 2014

Government ready to monitor safe shale gas exploration

Government ready to monitor safe shale gas exploration

28 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu hopes the War on Water Leaks campaign will dramatically reduce the amount of water that is wasted in the province each year. Image:

Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

More Matshediso 28 Aug 2014

A graph showing how GDP has fluctuated given the changing economic circumstances facing South Africa. Image: Statistics SA

GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession

27 Aug 2014

The 50th Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) trade fair in Maputo where 29 South African companies are exhibiting their wares to Mozambique investors particularly in transport and communications sectors. Image:

SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair

26 Aug 2014

Bakwena road construction projects on track

Bakwena road construction projects on track

25 Aug 2014

Choose your bricks with new mobile app

Choose your bricks with new mobile app

25 Aug 2014

36One Analyst Jean-Pierre Verster says that Italtile's success owes much to the experienced management team that is running the business. Image:

Italtile's profits rise to R751m for the year

Zeenat Moorad 25 Aug 2014

A R40m upgrade to Singaphi Street in New Brighton has started and will provide safe spaces for informal traders as well as create jobs for at least 100 people in the impoverished community. Image:

Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway

25 Aug 2014

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga claims a report on the eradication of mud schools is disingenuous and misleading. Image: GCIS

Mud schools: SAHRC report dismissed as "misleading"

25 Aug 2014

Charlotte Middleton, associate and marketing and communications manager, Arup

Arup honoured at Top Women Awards ceremony

22 Aug 2014

MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector

MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector

22 Aug 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

Builders urged to comply with safety regulations

Builders urged to comply with safety regulations

21 Aug 2014

Doubt whether growth in construction sector in sustainable

Doubt whether growth in construction sector in sustainable

21 Aug 2014

Sanral's Nazir Alli says its jurisdiction over national roads as mandated by government prevents the City of Cape Town from preventing tolls on national routes. Image:

Sanral rejects Cape Town's bid to halt toll roads

Linda Ensor 21 Aug 2014

Blue Label Telecoms says it is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the roll-out of prepaid electricity meters in South Africa as the programme intensifies over the next few years. Image: Blue Label Telecoms

Blue Label Telecoms revenue up to R19.4bn

21 Aug 2014

Child labour remains a scourge in South Africa and the Department of Labour and various non-governmental organisations are working to prevent exploitation of children by ruthless adults. Image:

Measures implemented to reduce child labour and exploitation

21 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Eskom's new Chief Executive Tshediso Matona has worked closely with Eskom's board over the years and is believed to have a sound understanding of the problems facing the parastatal. Image:

New 'generation star' Matona to keeps lights on

21 Aug 2014

Redisa's Stacey Davidson says that Langkloof Bricks is the only company actually recycling tyres at the moment. Image: Redisa

Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape

20 Aug 2014

Public Service and Administration Minister, Collins Chabane has urged all public servants to find innovative ways to deal with service delivery and improve efficiencies. Image: GCIS

Government needs innovation for service delivery

20 Aug 2014