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Treasury confirms signing of govt’s $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank
21st July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African government and the World Bank have signed a $1.5-billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting the country’s efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling... 


City welcomes Transnet's call for private partners for the Port of Cape Town
20th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town welcomes State-owned Transnet's call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Transnet’s request for proposals is... 


World Bank facility extended to support water, sanitation sector reforms in South Africa
20th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The new $1.5-billion loan from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to South Africa, the fourth stand-alone Development Policy Loan to the country since 2022, aims to... 


Lawfulness of temporarily withholding equitable share from 69 municipalities scrutinised
17th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury’s temporary withholding of the transfer of the July equitable share funds to 69 municipalities came under intense scrutiny in Parliament on Friday, where questions were raised... 


V&A Waterfront marks start of superyacht marina’s pontoon production
17th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have marked the official start of pontoon production for the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, with a keel-laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards’ factory in... 


Innovatively expanding infrastructure to accommodate diverse value chains likely to boost Africa's economies
17th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Uganda, in 2015, worked with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to build roads in the eastern DRC, which enabled goods manufactured in Uganda to be exported to this region, benefitting Uganda... 


Dust solutions improve operationality
17th July 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

There is an ongoing shift from traditional technologies to embracing smart technologies for dust collection, whereby the latter are adopted to enhance dust control solutions to improve plant... 


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Green Building

Inadequate enforcement limits regulation impact
12th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While South Africa has appropriate insulation regulatory frameworks in place across thermal performance, fire safety and consumer protection, inadequate enforcement "creates gaps" in their... 


Global EIFS market set to grow as green building demand accelerates
12th June 2026

The global exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate  of 10.30% from 2025 to 2032, reaching a valuation of about $240.3-billion by... 


DEE to assess next steps for energy performance certificate registrations
1st June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré has commended owners of large public and private buildings that have registered their properties for an Energy Performance Certificate... 


Nigeria HVACR expo draws strong industry participation
29th May 2026

More than 2 800 industry professionals attended the inaugural editions of West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria, which were held over three days at the Landmark Centre, in Lagos,... 


AI integration enhances HVAC systems
29th May 2026

AI is becoming increasingly important in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for the business-to-business sector, particularly for improving energy efficiency, operational... 


Sustainability, urbanisation driving demand for efficient systems
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Demand for energy efficient heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems is increasing, owing to ongoing urbanisation and industrial development in developing economies,... 


Transition raises costs, skills pressures
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

 Businesses transitioning to environmentally friendly refrigerants and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems are facing growing operational, financial and... 


Infrastructure

Treasury confirms signing of govt’s $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank
21st July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African government and the World Bank have signed a $1.5-billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting the country’s efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling... 


City welcomes Transnet's call for private partners for the Port of Cape Town
20th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town welcomes State-owned Transnet's call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Transnet’s request for proposals is... 


World Bank facility extended to support water, sanitation sector reforms in South Africa
20th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The new $1.5-billion loan from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to South Africa, the fourth stand-alone Development Policy Loan to the country since 2022, aims to... 


Lawfulness of temporarily withholding equitable share from 69 municipalities scrutinised
17th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury’s temporary withholding of the transfer of the July equitable share funds to 69 municipalities came under intense scrutiny in Parliament on Friday, where questions were raised... 


V&A Waterfront marks start of superyacht marina’s pontoon production
17th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards Cape Town have marked the official start of pontoon production for the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina, with a keel-laying ceremony at Damen Shipyards’ factory in... 


Innovatively expanding infrastructure to accommodate diverse value chains likely to boost Africa's economies
17th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Uganda, in 2015, worked with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to build roads in the eastern DRC, which enabled goods manufactured in Uganda to be exported to this region, benefitting Uganda... 


Cargo and fuel projects feature strongly in R20bn ORTIA investment plan
17th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has put in place a roughly R20-billion project pipeline for the OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), running up to the end of 2031. ACSA spokesperson Ofentse... 


Materials & Equipment

Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
10th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The latest Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) shows a marginal year-on-year increase of 0.3%. The first-quarter index was boosted by year-on-year increases of more than 5% in the value of both... 


Itac maintains anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasterboard from Thailand, Indonesia
8th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has decided to recommend to the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau that the existing anti-dumping duties of... 


AfriSam warns of margin squeeze for concrete product manufacturers as cost pressures intensify
7th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Concrete product manufacturers (CPMs) in South Africa are facing a tightening margin squeeze, with rising input and transport costs set to place further pressure on already constrained operations.... 


Crisis prompts tariff hikes, calls for State-led revival plan
3rd July 2026

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 


Zinc coatings extend rope life
3rd July 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Steel wire ropes are mission-critical assets in mining hoists, ship repair, draglines and bulk materials handling. They run under constant tension, bending fatigue and abrasion and are often in... 


SepHold grows full-year revenue, net profit
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) reported that group consolidated revenue for the financial year ended March 31 increased to R1.29-billion, up from... 


New industrial hose helping meet uptick in demand
26th June 2026

To strengthen its integrated hose solutions for industrial applications, industrial solutions provider BMG has expanded its hose and fittings portfolio, introducing the Boston industrial hose range... 


Property

New reservoir should address shortages
3rd July 2026

Municipal entity Johannesburg Water officially launched the new 26-million-litre Brixton Reservoir and Tower on April 29, in Gauteng, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen water... 


PPC Zimbabwe vacant land disposal period lapses without payment
1st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC has advised its shareholders that it had not received the $30-million payment for the disposal of the Arlington Property, held by subsidiary... 


Fortress to raise R1.35bn in bookbuild
1st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fortress Real Estate Investments has placed 55.67-million B ordinary shares at R24.25 a share as a bookbuild placement following strong institutional demand.... 


Amendment Bill must balance rights of occupiers with safeguarding public housing assets – Nasho
25th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The proposed Amendment Bill for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Act must strike an appropriate balance between protecting the rights of occupiers and... 


Hyprop on track to deliver 10% to 12% growth in full-year distributable income
25th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed retail-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) Hyprop Investments says it remains on track to deliver growth in distributable income per share (DIPS) of 10% to 12% for the financial... 


R650m GrandWest Mall development breaks ground in Cape Town
22nd June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and GrandWest, a subsidiary of Sun International, has marked the official start of construction on the R650-million GrandWest Mall development within the GrandWest... 


Growthpoint increases number of net-zero certifications across its portfolio
19th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties has reached 12 net-zero carbon certification projects across its South African office, logistics and industrial portfolio. The... 


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