https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/legislative-environment Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:39:37 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/national-treasury-withholds-july-funds-to-70-municipalities-to-instil-fiscal-discipline-2026-07-07 Irma Venter MUNICIPALITIES Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200 725149 1783596156 1783422420 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283779_resized_joburgskylinereuters20251022.jpeg The City of Johannesburg's equitable share is also being withheld 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/an-independent-transmission-system-operator-a-must-blsas-mavuso-argues-2026-07-06 Schalk Burger ELECTRICITY REFORM Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0200 725030 1783331630 1783325220 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283393_resized_powerlinesgeneric1270820011022.jpg 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/home-affairs-reports-progress-in-digital-transformation-of-identity-travel-documents-2026-07-03 Schalk Burger DIGITAL IDENTITY Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:21:00 +0200 724998 1783088670 1783084860 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uif-urges-continued-engagement-after-busa-withdraws-from-uif-structures-at-nedlac-2026-07-03 Schalk Burger UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200 724977 1783089307 1783073400 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-crisis-prompts-tariff-hikes-and-a-state-led-revival-plan-2026-07-03 Keabetswe Shilakwe Legislative Environment Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723819 1782800211 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279704_resized_steelfactory06261022.jpg IMPORTS TARGETED Rebate provisions will also allow duty-free imports of steel products not manufactured locally, including 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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200 724493 1782485720 1782485040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-procurement-policy-and-industrialisation-in-the-spotlight-2026-06-26 Creamer Media Reporter INFRASTRUCTURE & INDUSTRIALISATION Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0200 724398 1782467530 1782458700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281547_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96873_2026-06-25_second_take_en.mp490511516 Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/amendment-bill-must-balance-rights-of-occupiers-with-safeguarding-public-housing-assets-nasho-2026-06-25 Schalk Burger PUBLIC HOUSING Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200 724355 1782396839 1782394620 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 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https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275413_resized_virtualroutezentradeinvestment2june1022x575.jpg MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES Traceability systems needed to accommodate multiple industries and products instead of requiring separate systems for each category 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/namibia-targets-industrial-growth-through-investment-reform-2026-06-19 Devina Haripersad Legislative Environment Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722448 1780492206 1781820000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275400_resized_namibianinvestmententradeinvestment2june1022x575.jpg INDUSTRIAL GROWTH Namibia is using its oil, gas and mining sectors to drive industrial growth and attract foreign investment under its National Development Plan Six 511 287 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-urged-to-strengthen-frameworks-through-brics-au-2026-06-19 Devina Haripersad Legislative Environment Fri, 19 Jun 2026 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