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Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight
Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight
26th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the increased attention being given to the link between infrastructure delivery, procurement policy and industrialisation in South Africa, as well... 


An image of the Boston by Danfoss industrial hose range
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... 


An image of Euro Steel Pipe's range of steel pipe products
Steel pipe solutions boost industry operationality
26th June 2026

The durability and reliability of piping systems is important in the realm of industrial infrastructure, says steel pipe solutions company Euro Steel Pipe, adding that it is “at the forefront of... 


An image of a blue PVC pipe with the Euro Water Tap symbol
New framework could boost pipe standards
26th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The EU Drinking Water Directive introduces harmonised rules for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water, and is set to come into effect on December 31, 2026, plastic pipe... 


Khewija GIBB Alliance (KGA) MD Carl Pretorius
Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes
26th June 2026

As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says... 


a man and woman stood shaking hands
Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters
26th June 2026

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... 


A construction site at dawn
More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body
26th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

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... 


Zimbabwe Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube
Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure, minister says
25th June 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe is considering using its vast natural resources to fund road and railway construction projects with China, finance minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday. The southern African nation,... 


Seifsa president Mervyn Naidoo, who is also Actom CEO
Gap between policy intent and action must be closed to halt deindustrialisation
24th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Mervyn Naidoo has called on government to urgently close the prevailing gap between its stated commitment to... 


Infrastructure South Africa raises alarm over high level of tender cancellations
Infrastructure South Africa raises alarm over high level of tender cancellations
23rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has raised concern about the high level of tender cancellations, which it believes is having a negative impact on the construction market, as well as on meeting... 


Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1
23rd June 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... 


Fuel tanks and gas pipes
Namibia targets industrial growth through investment reform
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Namibia is positioning its oil, gas and mining sectors as catalysts for industrialisation, beneficiation and infrastructure development under its National Development Plan Six (NDP6), with... 


An image of a project manager taking community member through a public infrastructure project
Phase 1 water scheme delivers tangible improvements
19th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

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... 


An image of demolition prior to reconstruction
Restoration project advances
19th June 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Following its appointment in May 2025 to assist in restoring and rehabilitating Parliament’s Old Assembly Building, in Cape Town, demolition contractor Draco Group completed its full scope of work... 


R12m grant supports RTE international-NTCSA grid-resilience cooperation
R12m grant supports RTE international-NTCSA grid-resilience cooperation
18th June 2026

Agence française de développement (AFD) has approved a €650 000 (about R12-million) grant to facilitate a two-year technical cooperation programme between RTE international and the National... 


IFC Mission 300 lead investment officer Don Purka
Investment vehicle Zafiri launches with $176m to support African distributed renewables firms
18th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new investment vehicle dedicated to deploying long-term equity into distributed renewable energy businesses across sub-Saharan Africa has been launched with initial committed capital of... 


ZET director Oliver Naidu and ExxonMobil LNG Market Development Inc chairperson Andrew Barry
ZET says ExxonMobil agreement further strengthens LNG terminal’s commercial foundation
17th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET), which is aiming to build South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, has signed heads of... 


An image of a bridge on a highway
Bridge projects under way
12th June 2026

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) last month announced the implementation of a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their... 


An image of construction work being done on a road/bridge
Upgrades to facilitate safe and seamless logistics, commuting
12th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

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... 


An image of Lintec & Linnhoff's RAP system
Recycling tech aids circular ambitions
12th June 2026

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) – a product of recycled old asphalt roads – is moving from a supplementary option to a core component of modern road construction, as sustainability,... 


Road, bridge projects would mitigate challenges for local commuters
12th June 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

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... 


UCT to launch competition to design a new centre in honour of President Nelson Mandela
11th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The University of Cape Town (UCT) announced on Thursday that it is to launch a competition for the design of a new facility to honour democratic South Africa’s primary founding father, and first... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to seek Cabinet approval soon to extend tariff discounts to more industries
11th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to... 


South African steel sector at deindustrialisation ‘inflection point’
South African steel sector at deindustrialisation ‘inflection point’
10th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The South African steel industry – encompassing the full value chain, from upstream producers to downstream manufacturers and fabricators – has been described as being at a deindustrialisation... 


Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
9th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that... 


Industrial strategy outlines ‘3Ds’ vision while fighting deindustrialisation rearguard action
Industrial strategy outlines ‘3Ds’ vision while fighting deindustrialisation rearguard action
8th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has released a new Industrial Development Strategy (IDS) “anchored” by the so-called ‘3Ds’ of decarbonisation, diversification and... 


NEW ROAD
The new K147 Zwavelpoort road
Balwin to hand over new R100m Mooikloof node road to Tshwane
8th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin Properties says the new 2 km dual carriageway linking Atterbury road and Garsfontein road, in eastern Tshwane, is open to the public. The road will... 


Standard Bank Mozambique CEO Bernardo Aparício
Standard Bank outlines macroeconomic spinoffs from $30bn Rovuma LNG project
8th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Standard Bank has published a bullish macroeconomic assessment of the giant Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique, which has been described as the largest commercial... 


Zululand Energy Terminal director Oliver Naidu
Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay gas-fired power project
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed heads of agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) with the intention of becoming the ‘foundation customer’ for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that ZET intends... 


a handful of refuse waste and high-calorific materials
Alternative fuels can reduce costs
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

Converting hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels has enabled cement manufacturing facilities to partially or fully replace the coal used to fire cement kilns.... 


A vibrating machine which removes air pockets from precast concrete pipes
New equipment improves precast manufacturer’s output
5th June 2026 By: Halima Frost

The successful installation of industrial machine manufacturer OST-Africa’s Visam vibrating equipment a year ago has “greatly improved” output for precast manufacturer Vula Concrete, leading to the... 


Association marks ten-year anniversary
5th June 2026

International cement association and representative body the World Cement Association (WCA), celebrated its tenth anniversary on May 18, 2026, adding that this milestone was achieved during a... 


Business defends making Joburg partnership offer ahead of crucial elections
Business defends making Joburg partnership offer ahead of crucial elections
4th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The business formations that have formally offered to extend the Government-Business Partnership model – hitherto used to tackle national crises such as loadshedding – to the City of Johannesburg... 


TPT testing the new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal
Transnet installs new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal to boost capacity
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has completed its R4-billion infrastructure expansion project for the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, with the installation of a new tippler, which is used to... 


September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities
September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities
3rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury has issued termination letters to 13 municipalities and is preparing to issue similar notices to 14 others in relation to their continued participation in a scheme set up in... 


Rehabilitation works on the N1
N1 rehabilitation completion date extended to March 2027
2nd June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Road concessionaire Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire says steady progress is being made on the rehabilitation of the N1 between the Proefplaas Interchange and the Pumulani Mainline Toll... 


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