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Babcock hits the bull’s eye with BULL construction equipment
Babcock hits the bull’s eye with BULL construction equipment
3rd July 2023

Babcock has partnered with BULL to become the exclusive supplier of BULL tractor loader backhoes (TLBs) and BULL skid steers in southern Africa. These products complement Babcock’s existing... 


Pylon-spire construction advancing steadily at Msikaba bridge project
30th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge megaproject are soon to tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  The bridge forms part of the South African... 


Aerial view of the ITER site
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project, France – update
30th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The ITER Council has reported that component manufacturing and delivery, as well as system installation and commissioning, have continued at a steady pace. 


Lion One's Fiji project on track
29th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

First production from the Tuvatu alkaline gold project, in Fiji, was still on track for the fourth quarter of this year, triple-listed Lion One Metals said on Thursday. The ASX and TSX-V listed... 


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TotalEnergies and Petronas work on solar project to power Roma
28th June 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Energy major TotalEnergies this week signed a strategic collaboration deal with the Petronas’ clean energy solutions company Gentari Renewables to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia... 


EAIF commits €11.5m for Senegal solar PV, battery energy storage project
28th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Development finance organisation the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has committed an €11.5-million senior secured loan to develop the first project-financed solar photovoltaic (PV)... 


Afreximbank, Ghana Railway to develop western railway corridor
23rd June 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Pan-African financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and railway operator Ghana Railway have signed a project preparation facility head of terms agreement and pre-mandate... 


WeBuyCars rolls out sustainability project across its showrooms
23rd June 2023

The importance of sustainability is being increasingly recognised by consumers and businesses alike. Tapping into this mandate, WeBuyCars has taken significant steps towards promoting eco-friendly... 


MAC CEO Pierre Gratton
New TSM protocol to change the face of Canada’s mining sector
23rd June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) on Thursday published a new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol, focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion... 


NATURAL BEAUTY
Timber’s natural beauty can add warmth and character to any building
Sustainable timber building materials key to greener buildings
23rd June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

By adhering to the accreditation of nonprofit organisation the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), local forestry companies are promoting sustainable forestry management and, subsequently,... 


Huawei corporate communications VP Edison Xie
eLTE private network at Ghana hydropower facility most challenging African project yet for Huawei
21st June 2023 By: Darren Parker

The evolved long-term evolution (eLTE) broadband private network that Chinese information and communication technology company Huawei installed for the Bui Power Authority’s (BPA’s) hydropower... 


One of Afrimat's aggregate quarries
Afrimat diversifies further with Lafarge South Africa acquisition
20th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The share price of mining and materials company Afrimat rose by more than 12% on June 20 after it announced the planned acquisition of Lafarge South Africa (LSA), including all its subsidiaries,... 


Big 5 Construct Southern Africa: Unpacking the Latest Developments in the Built Environment
20th June 2023

The construction market in Southern Africa demonstrates a strong resilience, paving the way for industry growth amidst a range of opportunities and challenges. Notably, infrastructure investment in... 


ECSA recognises CCSA as a voluntary association
19th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA) has been recognised as a voluntary association by statutory body the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Category B... 


An image of a MDS trommel on site
High efficiency mobile trommels available locally
16th June 2023

Crushing and screening solutions provider ELB Equipment has added a complete range of high efficiency trommels that are “set to change the way screening is done in South Africa”. Its Powerscreen... 


Image of the Msikaba bride pylon spire
N2 Wild Coast Toll Road megabridge projects, South Africa – update
16th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The pylon spires of the Msikaba bridge megaproject will soon tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  


PPC's Hercules plant
PPC assures shareholders it remains in a strong financial position
15th June 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Construction materials supplier PPC expects to report a headline loss a share of between 8c and 10.5c and a loss a share of between 21.5c and 22.5c for the financial year ended March 31. This... 


CyBe’s mobile 3D concrete printer in use at the University of Johannesburg
SAHIF, Dutch company partner on earthquake-proof 3D-printed concrete houses
15th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Real estate investment fund the South African Housing & Infrastructure Fund (SAHIF) has announced that it plans to roll out innovative three-dimensional (3D) concrete-printed homes in South Africa.... 


Image of construction of the pylon spires for the 580-m-wide Msikaba Bridge
Pylon-spire construction advancing steadily at the Msikaba bridge project
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge megaproject are soon to tower almost 130 m high at each side of the 197-m-deep Msikaba river gorge.  The bridge forms part of the South African... 


Spires shoot skyward as Msikaba Bridge advances
9th June 2023

The pylon spires of South Africa’s Msikaba Bridge mega project are on their way up, soon to tower almost 130 metres high at each side of the near 200m deep river gorge. For Laurence Savage,... 


Image of a hydroelectric power station
Nachtigal Amont hydropower project, Cameroon – update
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is almost 80% complete. 


TAILORED CORROSION SOLUTIONS
DGC offers tailored corrosion solutions for various industries
Company expands industrial solutions through two partnerships
9th June 2023

Industrial service provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) has emerged as a trusted industry leader in asset integrity management and has recently entered into two distribution agreements with... 


A large cement manufacturing plant with green landscape behind.
Infrastructure projects critical to sector’s growth
9th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

The cement and concrete industry is stagnant and the only avenue for rejuvenation is the implementation of some of the infrastructure projects for which government has allocated over R900-billion,... 


a portrait image of CCSA CEO Bryan Perrie and CCSA business development manager and event organiser Hanlie Turner
Event promotes sector research
9th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

Industry body Cement & Concrete South Africa (CCSA) will host its second biennial Young Concrete Researchers, Engineering and Technologists Symposium (YCRETS) from July 12 to 14. The event is aimed... 


A Large white electric concrete mixer with the SANY Logo and green detailing with the Paris landscape in the backdrop
All-electric mixer launched, tested
9th June 2023

Global innovative and sustainable building solutions developer Holcim tested an all-electric concrete mixer truck last month. The eMixer was officially presented to the industry at international... 


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AfCFTA holds promise for SA exports, but implementation roadblocks remain
9th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement presents a significant opportunity to access a larger market for South Africa’s exports and the local manufacturing sector, industry... 


Construction starts on Phase 2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project
9th June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Phase 2 of the long-awaited Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) has broken ground. LHWP Phase 2, building on Phase 1 that was completed in 2003, includes the construction of the Polihali dam and... 


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AfCFTA holds promise for SA exports, but implementation roadblocks remain
9th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

While the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement presents a significant opportunity to access a larger market for South Africa’s exports and the local manufacturing sector, industry... 


Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya
Corporate Social Responsibility - an ever-increasing role in Corporate Strategy
8th June 2023

By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, MD: Bigen Development Advisory and Impact The growth of international human rights law in recent times, first targeting government actions and later corporations, are one... 


The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex
Ivanhoe achieves record copper production at Kamoa-Kakula
5th June 2023 By: Darren Parker

Copper miner Ivanhoe Mines' Kamoa-Kakula copper complex, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has achieved a monthly production record of 35 856 t of copper concentrate during May.  Copper... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


Image of a dam wall
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia – update
2nd June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

EEPCo has reported that the project is about 90% complete. 


vaccine needle being administered
Much work needed to boost Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capability
1st June 2023 By: Darren Parker

A newly published report has highlighted the steps that need to be taken to close the significant gap between the current less than 1% of vaccine doses supplied to African countries that are... 


EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries
31st May 2023 By: Reuters

The European Union (EU) is in negotiations with Democratic Republic of Congo, a leading source of battery minerals, and aims for talks with other African countries to shore up its supplies of... 


MATHE Group Invests in Sustainability
30th May 2023

As one of South Africa’s only remaining tyre recycling operations, Mathe Group is not only dedicated to reducing the burgeoning number of waste tyres piling up, but also to developing innovative... 


China recovery bigger worry than EU carbon tax, Hindalco MD says
China recovery bigger worry than EU carbon tax, Hindalco MD says
26th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

The uncertainty over China’s economic recovery is proving to be a headwind for metal producers in the short-term even as the longer range demand outlook remains robust due to electrification and... 


Image of empty glass bottles
Clear opportunities for glass recycling in SA
26th May 2023

South Africa has the potential to significantly increase its glass recycling capacity and is lagging behind the international market in this sector, according to crushing equipment specialist Pilot... 


A lady standing at a podium addressing a group of people with billboards and signage behind her
Big goals for construction event
26th May 2023

This year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa is being held with the aim of driving economic growth, recovery and transformation within Southern Africa’s construction industry. The Big 5 Construct... 


Location map of the Great Kaolin
Great White kaolin project, Australia
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Andromeda Metals proposes to be complete the project in four stages. 


Image of hydroelectric power plant
Mentarang Induk hydroelectric power plant, Indonesia
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mentarang Induk will be the biggest hydropower plant in Indonesia. 


Image of Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

South African State-owned power utility Eskom is uncertain about the cost of permanent repairs needed at the Kusile coal-fired power station. 


Image of Phase 1 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
26th May 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Phase II of the long-awaited LHWP has broken ground. 


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