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Local construction player remains resilient despite major industry challenges
3rd February 2023

The construction industry endured a difficult year in 2022, with an extended downtick following on from the Covid pandemic, which saw many businesses meet their demise. Those that survived have... 


Nominations are now open for 2023 PMI’s Professional Awards
3rd February 2023

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading organisation for the project management profession, has announced a call for nominations for the 2023 PMI Professional Awards. The awards... 


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SA company delivers specialised induction bending solutions
3rd February 2023

Induction bending is a highly specialised pipe bending technique designed to reduce the number of field welds, expedite construction and optimise project schedules. The cost and complexity of... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
3rd February 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom is expecting to operate temporary stacks on the three units at Kusile, which will bypass the flue-gas desulphurisation system. 


BIM will transform the construction industry.
1st February 2023

By: Bongani Dladla Rapid advances in technology and a qualitative movement towards collaboration and information-sharing will undoubtedly shape the future of the South African construction sector. 


Construction industry has evolved and offers solid career opportunities
1st February 2023

For a sector that contributes so greatly to the economy, the construction industry represents roughly only 8% of the South African workforce in 2022. Databuild, a leading knowledge hub and... 


Kusile recovery central to 2023 NECOM plan to add supply
NECOM outlines plan for adding and recovering 8 800 MW in 2023
31st January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Initiatives being coordinated under the aegis of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) will seek to add about 8 800 MW of capacity to the South Africa’s electricity supply during the course... 


Roadmap sets out the critical skills South Africa needs for a just energy transition
27th January 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The South African National Energy Association (Sanea), together with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), has launched an ‘Energy Skills Roadmap’ for South Africa, highlighting the requisite... 


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Opinion: Better infrastructure can help South Africa escape low growth
27th January 2023

In this article, Royal HaskoningDHV smart mobility director Bongani Mthombeni-Möller writes about the infrastructure challenges facing South Africa and what can be done to solve these for the... 


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Course enables project management’s full potential
27th January 2023 By: Nadine Ramdass

Not-for-profit professional project management organisation Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a course covering critical power skills amongst others to assist project managers in... 


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Murray & Roberts Cementation
27th January 2023

As a member of the Murray & Roberts group of companies, Murray & Roberts Cementation is a world class mining contractor based in Johannesburg and operating throughout Africa. The company has been... 


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Zest WEG
27th January 2023

Zest WEG, a subsidiary of leading Brazilian motor and controls manufacturer WEG, is committed to the development of the African region, and has been servicing the continent for over 40 years.... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has said it will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment for an exemption to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation units at the Kusile power station. 


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Ngualla rare earth project, Tanzania
27th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Ngualla project is one of the biggest and highest-grade undeveloped neodymium/praseodymium oxide projects in the world. 


If you want to beat the bots, be more human, says Project Management Institute
25th January 2023

Hollywood has mostly portrayed artificial intelligence as evil. Barring some cutesy movies like Wall-E, robots in the reel world are relegated to playing the antagonist out to wreak havoc against... 


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Ramaphosa doubles down on Energy Action Plan, but says loadshedding can’t be stopped overnight
23rd January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that there is no intention of overhauling the Energy Action Plan he unveiled in July last year, even while acknowledging that “many of the measures in the... 


Outgoing Eskom CEO André de Ruyter
Eskom to apply for enviro exemption to allow for earlier restart of Kusile units
22nd January 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will approach the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) for an exemption to allow it to temporarily bypass the flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units at the Kusile power... 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Leo Lithium has reported a 33.8-million tonne increase to the resource estimate at its Goulamina project. 


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Krone-Endora at Venetia project expansion, South Africa – update
20th January 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

Diamcor Mining has reported that various operational upgrades have been advanced at the project. 


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Mechanical services company offers cost-effective service without compromising on quality, health, Safety, or the environment
19th January 2023

Parys-based TFD Site Services aims to offer its clients turn-key solutions and tailor-made services that simplify their day-to-day management, while reducing operational costs and ensuring... 


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Wind Industry Internship Programme doubles placements for 2023
17th January 2023 By: Darren Parker

The second Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) will be doubling its placements this year, in addition to offering supplementary work readiness training for the first time. The programme... 


A smoother road ahead for the infrastructure industry in 2023
9th January 2023

15 December, 2022: It has been a long and arduous road to recovery for the construction industry from the serious downswing brought about by the pandemic. According to statistics aggregator Trading... 


Asante highlights potential synergies of $5.5m to $7m at its Ghana operations
20th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration, development and operating company Asante Gold produced and sold 53 503 oz of gold in its third quarter, ended October 31. It generated revenues of $116.3-million for the quarter and... 


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Scaw Metals hot-strip steel mill, South Africa – update
16th December 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Scaw Metals has three kilns to produce direct reduced iron, not all of which have been restarted, and investigations are advancing into the prospect of fitting two of the kilns with cogeneration... 


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Useful online short courses prove a hit, says GetSmarter
15th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The true value of online education cannot be emphasised enough, with the platform enabling both teacher and student to set their own learning pace as well as boasting the flexibility to set a... 


Mpact to upgrade Mpumalanga paper mill in R1.2bn project
14th December 2022 By: Chanel de Bruyn

The board of paper and plastic packaging producer and recycler Mpact has given the go-ahead for a R1.2-billion investment project at its Mkhondo paper mill, in Mpumalanga. Mpact will invest in... 


Bolt South Africa country manager Takura Malaba
Takura Malaba
9th December 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Takura Malaba, South Africa country manager Bolt, an Estonian e-hailing services company with operations in over 45 countries 


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New welding equipment, training significant contributors in growth strategy
2nd December 2022 By: Tracy Hancock

To assist its growth strategy in an evolving local market space, specialist fabrication company Efficient Engineering has made a significant investment by procuring a state-of-the-art automated... 


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New dimple tube tech set to improve heat exchanger performance
2nd December 2022

Dimple Tube technology – developed and patented by Bosch Projects, part of the Bosch Holdings group of engineering, construction and operations management companies – is set to transform the... 


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Mechanical services company offers cost-effective service without compromising on quality, health, safety, or the environment
1st December 2022

Parys-based TFD Site Services aims to offer its clients turn-key solutions and tailor-made services that simplify their day-to-day management, while reducing operational costs and ensuring... 


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Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project, UK – update
25th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has delivered the first pump set of 34 units, comprising five models for Units 1 and 2 at the nuclear power plant to Trillium Flow Technologies. 


SABS appoints eight new board members
21st November 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has appointed eight members to the board of South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) for a period of five years. This was announced by... 


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Consultants equipped to help develop education infrastructure
18th November 2022 By: Cameron Mackay

Infrastructure consulting business DBI Consulting can support the delivery of key infrastructure for education institutions and facilities. “A skilled and educated workforce serves as a key... 


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Goulamina lithium project, Mali – update
18th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Leo Lithium has finalised a shipping solution for product from its Goulamina project. 


SACPCMP, PMI collaborate to boost international recognition of construction professionals
SACPCMP, PMI collaborate to boost international recognition of construction professionals
17th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the Project Management Institute (PMI) have come together to offer construction-specific learning and... 


Pipeline specialist eyes wider customer base after completing Seriti ESD programme
17th November 2022

Bulwane Projects and Maintenance is a company that operates in the engineering sector, specialising in pipeline repair and maintenance, as well as in light civil work and plant maintenance. The... 


Classic clears last approval for Kat Gap
16th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Junior Classic Minerals has sailed the last approvals hurdle for its Kat Gap gold project, in Western Australia, having received approval from the Department of Industry, Mines, Regulation and... 


Lycopodium awarded more work at Goulamina
14th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Lycopodium has been awarded a A$22.7-million engineering procurement (EP) and associated project management (PM) services contract at the Goulamina lithium project, in Mali. A final... 


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Kusile power plant project, South Africa – update
11th November 2022 By: Sheila Barradas

Eskom has reported severe damage to a chimney at Kusile in the latest blow to the beleaguered power station. 


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Sungrow Will Supply Africa’s Largest Private IPP PV Project of SOLA Group with the 1+X Modular Inverter Solution
10th November 2022

Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage solution supplier for renewables, and SOLA Group, a leading independent power producer in South Africa, signed a PV inverter supply contract... 


Skills proving to be an essential driver of FDI  
10th November 2022

George Asamani, Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Project Management Institute    Countries on either side of the equator compete intensely for foreign direct investment (FDI). It brings... 


BHP vows to stamp out harrassment and bullying
10th November 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Diversified miner BHP on Thursday told shareholders that the company was committed to stamping out instances of sexual harassment and bullying at its mine sites. Speaking at the company’s annual... 


Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala
South Africa’s economy may have turned a corner, but more jobs are needed
9th November 2022 By: Darren Parker

With South Africa’s unemployment rate having improved by 0.6 of a percentage point to 33.9% in the second quarter, Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala has said the country’s economy may well have... 


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