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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.

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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

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Giulio Airaga is MD of Desco Electronic Recyclers

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Source: CHRO. Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

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George building collapse: 44 remain missing

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

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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

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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

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George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

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

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Infrastructure development hinges on leadership, says Cesa CEO

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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

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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:

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At least one fatality in George construction site collapse

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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.

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

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UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

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UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

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

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

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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.

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Red Rocket secures funding for Virginia Solar project

2 May 2024

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

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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

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Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit seeks to unite H2 leadership

Lindsey Schutters 30 Apr 2024

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

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

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Lesotho Highlands Tunnel closure will not affect water availability

26 Apr 2024

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

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EDF is building 1.2GW of renewables across SA

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

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.

Infrastructure & Utilities

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

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PropertyGeorge building collapse: 44 remain missing

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Construction & EngineeringGeorge collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

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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

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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.

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UCT academics collaborate with global leaders to decarbonise concrete

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

Construction & EngineeringPotential world first fossil discovery made at R336 road upgrade

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

Construction & EngineeringFuture 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

Construction & EngineeringDraft report shows emissions dip, but energy and construction pivotal to deeper cuts

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

ESG & SustainabilityLesotho Highlands Tunnel closure will not affect water availability

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

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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

ESG & SustainabilityJudge rules for 'road' in legal clash with 'toads'

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George Parrott is engineering division partner at King Price Insurance

Construction & EngineeringThe 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

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22 Apr 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityR28bn 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.

Energy & MiningWestern Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cuts

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

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Lindsey Schutters 17 Apr 2024

BIBC labour spokesperson Luyanda Mgqamqo

Construction & EngineeringUnregistered 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.

Construction & EngineeringSA's infrastructure push brings opportunity and risk for construction firms

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PropertyAppeal in case concerning R40m SA-Zimbabwe border fence dismissed

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Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga addresses the media at the Sanral briefing

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Lindsey Schutters 10 Apr 2024

Yaskawa Motoman HC robots

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9 Apr 2024

Corobrik Rietvlei quarry

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4 Apr 2024

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4 Apr 2024

South Africa's construction mafia problem is making national headlines and slowing down the economy. Source: DALL-E 3

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3 Apr 2024

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HealthcareCape Town's Urban Health Programme: A resilient response to global health challenges

3 Apr 2024

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Construction & EngineeringLesotho to unveil Africa’s first sustainable timber stadium

2 Apr 2024

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PropertyBudget Facility for Infrastructure issues call for proposals

2 Apr 2024

The MeerKAT radio telescope instrument located just outside Carnarvon forms part of the Square Kilometre Array project.

Construction & EngineeringMeerKAT telescope casually makes 49 new galaxy discoveries

Lindsey Schutters 28 Mar 2024

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ESG & SustainabilityCritical role of glass recycling in sustainable demolition practices

28 Mar 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

Construction & EngineeringSouth African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

27 Mar 2024

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Construction & EngineeringSpaceX's Starship launch offered a glimpse into the future

Lindsey Schutters 26 Mar 2024