Infrastructure & Utilities news

The Western Cape is in the clutches of its second major storm in 2024. Source: Unsplash/Hennie Stander

Western Cape uses #CapeStorm to call for decentralised emergency housing fundLindsey Schutters

Minister Dean Macpherson spent the week sketching his vision for the department

Macpherson pledges to redirect funds to ‘building SA’Lindsey Schutters

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

5 Apr 2023

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Kopano Gumbi 5 Apr 2023

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

NexVentur 5 Apr 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

29 Mar 2023

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

29 Mar 2023

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

27 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

Karen King 22 Mar 2023

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

22 Mar 2023

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

20 Mar 2023

Strong building regulations are critical in preventing infrastructure disasters

Strong building regulations are critical in preventing infrastructure disasters

16 Mar 2023

New tax incentives are a welcome boost to solar in SA, but do they go far enough?

New tax incentives are a welcome boost to solar in SA, but do they go far enough?

Matthew Cruise 13 Mar 2023

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

Natalie Reyneke 13 Mar 2023

The birth of the office biome

The birth of the office biome

Liquidlingo 13 Mar 2023

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 10 Mar 2023

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

10 Mar 2023

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Elias Biryabarema 10 Mar 2023

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Lessons in collaboration to help strengthen SA's water governance

Margo Paterson and John Dini 9 Mar 2023

#Sopa2023: Northern Cape premier flags energy, infrastructure development as provincial priorities

#Sopa2023: Northern Cape premier flags energy, infrastructure development as provincial priorities

6 Mar 2023

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Loyiso Dyongman 2 Mar 2023

How load shedding is threatening South Africa's water security

How load shedding is threatening South Africa's water security

Sindy Peters 1 Mar 2023

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

28 Feb 2023

Image: South Beach in Durban earlier this February after heavy rains. Much of it comes from rivers that empty into the sea. Photos: Lucas Nowicki | GroundUp

Call for government to save Durban's contaminated rivers

Lucas Nowicki 27 Feb 2023

GIC CEO emphasises importance of addressing SA's small-scale infrastructure needs

GIC CEO emphasises importance of addressing SA's small-scale infrastructure needs

27 Feb 2023

Plans to stop raw sewage being pumped into the sea off Cape Town

Plans to stop raw sewage being pumped into the sea off Cape Town

Steve Kretzmann 24 Feb 2023

Rand Water's 30-hour planned maintenance to affect multiple municipalities

Rand Water's 30-hour planned maintenance to affect multiple municipalities

23 Feb 2023

#Budget2023: Government to spend R903bn on infrastructure development over next 3 years

#Budget2023: Government to spend R903bn on infrastructure development over next 3 years

22 Feb 2023

Source: Vaughan David, chief executive officer of of FNB Cash Investments Business.

What SMEs can expect from the Budget Speech

21 Feb 2023

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Daniel Steyn 21 Feb 2023

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Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

Call for applications as DWS initiates Hydropower Independent Producer Programme

5 Apr 2023

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Government revokes 'state of disaster' over power crisis

Kopano Gumbi 5 Apr 2023

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

Sponsorships offered for SA manufacturing professionals to relocate to Ireland

NexVentur 5 Apr 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

Business confidence in civil construction increases in Q1 2023

29 Mar 2023

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

Regulations, policies key in driving SA's alternative energy sector

29 Mar 2023

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

SA signs water-related MoUs with Finland, Netherlands

27 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

#WorldWaterDay: Water stewardship, safe rural supply key to ensuring 'Water for All'

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

#WorldWaterDay: Stewardship approach needed to sustainably address the water crisis

Karen King 22 Mar 2023

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

Koeberg maintenance plan hits milestone, delay expected in return to service

22 Mar 2023

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

#WorldWaterDay: Water shedding in SA must be avoided at all costs

22 Mar 2023

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

Former Eskom senior buyer arrested for suspected fraud, corruption

20 Mar 2023

Strong building regulations are critical in preventing infrastructure disasters

Strong building regulations are critical in preventing infrastructure disasters

16 Mar 2023

New tax incentives are a welcome boost to solar in SA, but do they go far enough?

New tax incentives are a welcome boost to solar in SA, but do they go far enough?

Matthew Cruise 13 Mar 2023

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

How SA's new state of disaster could affect construction contracting

Natalie Reyneke 13 Mar 2023

The birth of the office biome

The birth of the office biome

Liquidlingo 13 Mar 2023

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

R6m spent on water project near Matatiele, but no diesel to run pump

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 10 Mar 2023

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

SA, Eswatini conclude treaty review consultations over Komati River Basin

10 Mar 2023

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Uganda plans to start nuclear power generation by 2031 - minister

Elias Biryabarema 10 Mar 2023

Image source: Kelly L from

Lessons in collaboration to help strengthen SA's water governance

Margo Paterson and John Dini 9 Mar 2023

#Sopa2023: Northern Cape premier flags energy, infrastructure development as provincial priorities

#Sopa2023: Northern Cape premier flags energy, infrastructure development as provincial priorities

6 Mar 2023

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Urgently needed Makhanda water project six years behind schedule

Loyiso Dyongman 2 Mar 2023

How load shedding is threatening South Africa's water security

How load shedding is threatening South Africa's water security

Sindy Peters 1 Mar 2023

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

With R16.1bn outstanding, reconfigured water boards aim for financial sustainability

28 Feb 2023

Image: South Beach in Durban earlier this February after heavy rains. Much of it comes from rivers that empty into the sea. Photos: Lucas Nowicki | GroundUp

Call for government to save Durban's contaminated rivers

Lucas Nowicki 27 Feb 2023

GIC CEO emphasises importance of addressing SA's small-scale infrastructure needs

GIC CEO emphasises importance of addressing SA's small-scale infrastructure needs

27 Feb 2023

Plans to stop raw sewage being pumped into the sea off Cape Town

Plans to stop raw sewage being pumped into the sea off Cape Town

Steve Kretzmann 24 Feb 2023

Rand Water's 30-hour planned maintenance to affect multiple municipalities

Rand Water's 30-hour planned maintenance to affect multiple municipalities

23 Feb 2023

#Budget2023: Government to spend R903bn on infrastructure development over next 3 years

#Budget2023: Government to spend R903bn on infrastructure development over next 3 years

22 Feb 2023

Source: Vaughan David, chief executive officer of of FNB Cash Investments Business.

What SMEs can expect from the Budget Speech

21 Feb 2023

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Action needed to reduce Cape Town's water usage, says expert

Daniel Steyn 21 Feb 2023

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

Vlakfontein Reservoir to provide additional water supply in Gauteng

21 Feb 2023

Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5bn infrastructure damage

Eastern Cape floods cause R4.5bn infrastructure damage

21 Feb 2023

Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Congo demands $17bn more in infrastructure investments from China deal

Stanis Bujakera and Sonia Rolley 17 Feb 2023

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

How do we fix SA's critical water challenges?

Chetan Mistry 16 Feb 2023

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

Licence issued to raise Tzaneen Dam wall by 3m

14 Feb 2023

Solar trees continue to light the way for a sustainable future

Solar trees continue to light the way for a sustainable future

Our Salad Mix 14 Feb 2023

DWS launches Brandvlei Dam Feeder Canal to boost water storage capacity

13 Feb 2023

Infrastructure leaders must adapt to join the fight against climate change

Infrastructure leaders must adapt to join the fight against climate change

Olebogeng Manhe 10 Feb 2023

MetroWired's Communities Wi-Fi programme directly addresses SA's digital divide

MetroWired's Communities Wi-Fi programme directly addresses SA's digital divide

MetroWired 9 Feb 2023

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Joburg water deemed safe for consumption after 'blue water' incident

3 Feb 2023