Since its launch in June 2022, civil engineering professional body South African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE’s) newest engineering community platform SAICE Connect has proven to be a... 

Despite numerous government announcements and budget allocations earmarked for new infrastructure projects in South Africa, the country’s engineering sector, now more than ever, requires action... 

As Phase 1 of the Kokstad Water Supply Scheme programme, in the Harry Gwala district municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal, nears completion, completed works have already delivered tangible improvements... 

SLR Consulting business development director for the Middle East Andrew Burrow speaks to Engineering News at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town about opportunities and challenges in the energy... 

Upgrades on the N2 and N3 highways and interchanges, in KwaZulu-Natal, are progressing, says parastatal organisation South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The agency notes that the... 

Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of... 

The UK Royal Academy of Engineering says entries for its next Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation competition will open on July 13 and close on September 8. The 2026 shortlist of applicants... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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,... 

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... 

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... 

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

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

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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

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... 

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