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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

7 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Champions of sustainability recognised with GBCSA Leadership Awards 2024

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#ATM2024: Telemedicine and VR revolutionise medical tourism

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World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

16 May 2024

Construction through coaching

Construction through coaching

Bert Weenink, ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching 16 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Master of Architecture graduate, Nirdosh Ramjiawan.

Architect prepares oncology patients for KZN's first holistic healing retreat

16 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Renowned architect creates luxury development on South Coast and calls it home

15 May 2024

Source: Benjamin Child/Unsplash

Historic wage agreement reached in metals and engineering sector

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

Katja Hamilton 14 May 2024

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

Machine Tools Africa 2024 14 May 2024

Source: US-Africa Business Summit -where 1800+ business and government luminaries from the US and Africa charted pathways to prosperity and collaboration for sustainable success.

US Africa Business Summit: Standard Bank leaders highlight mutual partnerships

13 May 2024

Critical importance of Machine Tools Market in Africa highlighted at Machine Tools Africa 2024

Critical importance of Machine Tools Market in Africa highlighted at Machine Tools Africa 2024

Machine Tools Africa 2024 13 May 2024

Giulio Airaga is MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers

Navigating evolving e-waste landscape with EPR compliance

Giulio Airaga 13 May 2024

Source: CHRO. Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

George building collapse: 44 remain missing

Katja Hamilton 10 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse: 44 still trapped as hope fades

Tannur Anders 10 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse survivor returns to site to 'check on guys'

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 9 May 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 8 May 2024

Chris Campbell, the CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa)

Infrastructure development hinges on leadership, says Cesa CEO

8 May 2024

A rescue worker walks with a dog past the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse death toll rises to 6 in ongoing rescue effort

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 7 May 2024

Building collapse in George kills one, 22 injured. Source:

At least one fatality in George construction site collapse

Bhargav Acharya and Tannur Anders 6 May 2024

SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl development by Green Willows Properties Pty (Ltd) occupies an entire city block at a major intersection in the Cape Town CBD and is operated by Tsogo Sun.

[Updated] Fire erupts at SunSquare City Bowl near Cape Town heritage building

Lindsey Schutters 6 May 2024

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

6 May 2024

Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

Sean Avery 6 May 2024

Incredibly well-preserved plant fossils have been found in the Kirkwood area where Sanral is upgrading the R336. Source: Dewald Wilken

Potential world first fossil discovery made at R336 road upgrade

3 May 2024

Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

2 May 2024

Mark Freeman is offer manager digital buildings for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric

Future building methods will use digital tools to lower CO2 emissions

Mark Freeman 30 Apr 2024

The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

Image: Mohale Dam, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project - David Love, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Lesotho Highlands Tunnel closure will not affect water availability

26 Apr 2024

Main transmission station (MTS) for Koruson 1 and Koruson 2 under construction

EDF is building 1.2GW of renewables across SA

25 Apr 2024

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Judge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'

John Yeld 24 Apr 2024

George Parrott is engineering division partner at King Price Insurance

The impact of cheap cement imports on local construction sector

George Parrott 23 Apr 2024

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Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management

Sean Avery 6 May 2024

Tororo Solar North Limited, is a special purpose vehicle company (SPV) established to develop, build, operate and maintain a 10MW Photovoltaic Power Plant in Eastern Uganda.

Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

2 May 2024

The inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit is slated for Windhoek, Namibia from 3-5 September 2024

Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

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South Africa and Zimbabwe enter landmark water sharing deal

18 Mar 2024

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#ATM2024: Telemedicine and VR revolutionise medical tourism

17 May 2024

World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

16 May 2024

Construction through coaching

Construction through coaching

Bert Weenink, ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching 16 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Master of Architecture graduate, Nirdosh Ramjiawan.

Architect prepares oncology patients for KZN's first holistic healing retreat

16 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Renowned architect creates luxury development on South Coast and calls it home

15 May 2024

Source: Benjamin Child/Unsplash

Historic wage agreement reached in metals and engineering sector

Lindsey Schutters 14 May 2024

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

Katja Hamilton 14 May 2024

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

Latest trends in machines tools market on display at Machine Tools Africa

Machine Tools Africa 2024 14 May 2024

Source: US-Africa Business Summit -where 1800+ business and government luminaries from the US and Africa charted pathways to prosperity and collaboration for sustainable success.

US Africa Business Summit: Standard Bank leaders highlight mutual partnerships

13 May 2024

Critical importance of Machine Tools Market in Africa highlighted at Machine Tools Africa 2024

Critical importance of Machine Tools Market in Africa highlighted at Machine Tools Africa 2024

Machine Tools Africa 2024 13 May 2024

Giulio Airaga is MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers

Navigating evolving e-waste landscape with EPR compliance

Giulio Airaga 13 May 2024

Source: CHRO. Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

George building collapse: 44 remain missing

Katja Hamilton 10 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse: 44 still trapped as hope fades

Tannur Anders 10 May 2024

Rescuers work to rescue construction workers trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse survivor returns to site to 'check on guys'

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 9 May 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 8 May 2024

Chris Campbell, the CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa)

Infrastructure development hinges on leadership, says Cesa CEO

8 May 2024

A rescue worker walks with a dog past the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

George collapse death toll rises to 6 in ongoing rescue effort

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 7 May 2024

Building collapse in George kills one, 22 injured. Source:

At least one fatality in George construction site collapse

Bhargav Acharya and Tannur Anders 6 May 2024

SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl development by Green Willows Properties Pty (Ltd) occupies an entire city block at a major intersection in the Cape Town CBD and is operated by Tsogo Sun.

[Updated] Fire erupts at SunSquare City Bowl near Cape Town heritage building

Lindsey Schutters 6 May 2024

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

6 May 2024

Incredibly well-preserved plant fossils have been found in the Kirkwood area where Sanral is upgrading the R336. Source: Dewald Wilken

Potential world first fossil discovery made at R336 road upgrade

3 May 2024

Mark Freeman is offer manager digital buildings for Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric

Future building methods will use digital tools to lower CO2 emissions

Mark Freeman 30 Apr 2024

South Africa's energy and construction industry under heavy scrutiny in Draft Sectoral Emissions Target Report. Source: Meta AI

Draft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

Lindsey Schutters 29 Apr 2024

Image: Mohale Dam, part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project - David Love, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Lesotho Highlands Tunnel closure will not affect water availability

26 Apr 2024

Main transmission station (MTS) for Koruson 1 and Koruson 2 under construction

EDF is building 1.2GW of renewables across SA

25 Apr 2024

The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road link in an area where the endangered Western Leopard Toad breeds. Archive photo: John Yeld / GroundUp

Judge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'

John Yeld 24 Apr 2024

George Parrott is engineering division partner at King Price Insurance

The impact of cheap cement imports on local construction sector

George Parrott 23 Apr 2024

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

Local consortium awarded UK grant for green H2 export study in EC

22 Apr 2024

Image source: Riccardo Lennart Niels Mayer –

R28bn Upper uMkhomazi Water Project to relieve KZN water challenges

22 Apr 2024

The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

Western Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cuts

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

Clothing brand Curve Gear opens new store in Tygervalley Centre

Lindsey Schutters 17 Apr 2024

BIBC labour spokesperson Luyanda Mgqamqo

Unregistered contractors pose risks to businesses and the building industry

16 Apr 2024

Many of the country's infrastructure projects are in response to climate change.

SA's infrastructure push brings opportunity and risk for construction firms

11 Apr 2024

Appeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

11 Apr 2024

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga addresses the media at the Sanral briefing

With e-toll saga closed, infrastructure projects gain momentum

Lindsey Schutters 10 Apr 2024

Yaskawa Motoman HC robots

Machine learning is revolutionising local manufacturing

9 Apr 2024

Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

Corobrik denies coal mining ambitions amid environmental concerns

4 Apr 2024