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ECSA will host International Engineering Alliance meetings in Cape Town in June
28th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will host the 2026 meetings of international organisation the International Engineering Alliance from June 7 to 12, in Cape Town, South... 


A&M infrastructure and capital projects global head Marcos Ganut
Alvarez & Marsal opens first African office in Cape Town
13th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has launched its first African office in Cape Town to meet rising demand for support to address complex operational and financial... 


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New technology nearing pilot-plant stage
8th May 2026 By: Halima Frost

To advance its locally developed carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technology, South African company EPCM Global Engineering is progressing to the next stage of development through a... 


Kariba Dam rehabilitation 94% complete, on track for year-end conclusion
7th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Zambia and Zimbabwe bilateral organisation the Zambezi River Authority says the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) is about 94% complete and remains on course for completion by the end of the... 


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PPC rehabilitates duo-cell silo at Hercules plant
28th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed construction materials company PPC has completed the R26-million major structural rehabilitation of one of the reinforced concrete duo-cell silos at its Hercules plant, in Tshwane,... 


Cesa CEO Chris Campbell
Infrastructure, services are the cornerstone of economic recovery – Cesa
17th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The delivery of infrastructure and essential services is a basic human right and a cornerstone for economic recovery, and South Africa must move to actionable outcomes that improve lives and... 


Imesa president Geoff Tooley
Imesa flags gaps in local govt White Paper, says previous input not considered
16th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (Imesa) says the draft White Paper on Local Government has critical gaps, despite the latest rounds of consultation... 


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Interdisciplinary framework needed
3rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Incorporating the practical realities of engineering and infrastructure projects into classroom learning resources can meaningfully augment the engineering and technical skills pipeline, and... 


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Investment in training to improve infrastructure delivery
3rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Engineering consultancy Lubisi Consulting Engineers is strengthening its digital engineering capabilities through targeted investments in three-dimensional (3D) modelling and building information... 


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Study to upgrade rural roads completed
3rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Access to reliable roads remains a critical challenge for many rural communities in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape. Addressing this need, multidisciplinary consultancy AVX Engineers... 


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Early involvement vital to fix infrastructure – association
3rd April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Consulting engineers, as key experts, are best positioned to unlock faster, better-quality infrastructure in the water, energy and transport sectors. There is a need for deeper and longer... 


Engineering sustainable development requires collaboration
Engineering industry wants its voice heard as infrastructure development dithers
25th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Representatives of professional engineering organisations and associations have again insisted that engineering professionals need to be part of decision-making processes in South Africa to ensure... 


Cesa president and consultancy Knight Piesold Africa regional manager Dr Vishal Haripersad
Cesa Infrastructure Indaba calls for South Africa-first mindset
19th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Speakers at Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (Cesa’s) Infrastructure Indaba, in KwaZulu-Natal, having recognised how infrastructure remains the backbone of economic growth, social development... 


Digby Wells Environmental incoming CEO Richard McDonald
Digby Wells Environmental appoints Richard McDonald as CEO
18th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Following an extensive internal succession process, environmental consulting firm Digby Wells Environmental has appointed Richard McDonald CEO, with effect from June 1. McDonald has been serving as... 


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Modern tech improves water infrastructure, combats scarcity
13th March 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s ongoing water challenges are exacerbated by ageing water infrastructure, owing to failing asset performance and tardy maintenance, in relation to plant efficiency and stable water... 


Cesa says management development training course fully subscribed
9th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says the 30 places available for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) were fully... 


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Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 


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Green-Tech integration strengthens quality, innovation
27th February 2026

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 


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Sustainable infrastructure strengthens S Africa’s future
13th February 2026

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, as nations and industries... 


Kulani Energy COO Thinga Nethanani
Optipower transaction bolsters Kulani Energy transmission EPC capacity
11th February 2026

Black women-owned engineering and energy infrastructure firm Kulani Energy has acquired key assets from Optipower that historically operated as a division of Murray & Roberts Limited, which is in... 


CESA president Dr Vishal Haripersad
Infrastructure crisis highlights urgent need for engineers to occupy ‘meaningful seat at table'
3rd February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Amid a national maintenance “crisis” and slow delivery against government’s R1-trillion infrastructure commitment, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) believes it has now become urgent for... 


ECSA supports Zambian counterpart in its bid to join international alliance
3rd February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

As part of ongoing efforts to align Zambia’s engineering standards with internationally recognised best practices, engineering professionals regulators the Engineering Council of South Africa... 


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Ultra-light chopsaw enhances deep-water cutting project
30th January 2026

Offshore cutting solutions provider Decom Engineering deployed its recently launched, ultralight chopsaw, the C1-16UL, to complete a “challenging” deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico. The... 


Cesa offers engineering support following national disaster declaration
21st January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the country, industry organisation Consulting Engineers... 


Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates co-founder and director Martin Makhaotse
25-year-old KZN consulting engineer firm MNA highlights lessons for success for startups
6th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Consulting Engineering firm Makhaotse, Narasimulu & Associates last month celebrated 25 years in the sector. Founded in KwaZulu-Natal, the company now has six offices spread across the country, in... 


Turner & Townsend to acquire pan-African real estate project management firm Profica
9th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Professional services company Turner & Townsend will acquire Johannesburg-headquartered specialist real estate project management and construction solutions consulting firm Profica. This strategic... 


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Renewables company provides key services to Namibian energy sector
5th December 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Renewable energy project solutions company Harmattan Renewables is involved in the Mariental and Greenam solar PV plants, providing due diligence services, and is currently Lenders’ Technical... 


Gibb CEO Vishaal Lutchman
Engineering execs warn that policy failures, weak accountability are deepening the infrastructure crisis
2nd December 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s infrastructure recovery will continue to stall unless government, industry and professional bodies shift from problem-identification to concrete implementation, engineering... 


Dr Herman Booysen
SRK Consulting opens new office in Bloemfontein, looking to diversify
2nd December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

After running a solo operation in the Free State for a number of years, SRK Consulting South Africa associate partner and principal scientist in disaster and risk management Dr Herman Booysen is... 


Cesa president Dr Vishal Haripersad
Cesa welcomes new president
27th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa), representing 600 consulting engineering firms across South Africa, has announced Dr Vishal Haripersad as its new president and Jabulile Msiza as its vice... 


Cesa CEO Chris Campbell
Cesa limits management development training programme to maintain quality
24th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) will be limited to 30 participants.... 


Mukona Group MD and founder Solly Phalanndwa
Mukona Group acquires Mega Pile, to provide geotechnical services across Southern Africa
14th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Geotechnical engineering firm Mukona Group has acquired South African geotechnical investigations, piling and lateral support company Mega Pile to create a comprehensive geotechnical services... 


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Association promotes zinc for infrastructure longevity
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The South African engineering and construction industry should seek to increase the uptake of refined zinc and zinc coatings, resulting in the reduction of substantial capital costs and financial... 


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Education, training bolster development
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

It is possible to bridge South Africa’s engineering and construction sector capacity gaps through education and training initiatives that provide a strong foundation for future infrastructure... 


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Tool helps address civil engineering, construction industry capacity gaps
14th November 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

The Global Engineering Capability Review (GECR) is a first-of-its-kind tool created by international engineering body Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) in partnership with global safety charity... 


ECSA, SAICE to host sustainable development engineering symposium in March
20th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) will host the Engineering Symposium on March 25 and 26,... 


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