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South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal
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Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the relationship between South Africa’s infrastructure plans and possible industrial renewal, which came into focus this week when President Cyril... 


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Tariff increases might hinder SAREM
14th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The implementation of the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) could be affected by abrupt or poorly sequenced increases in some import tariffs, which may raise equipment costs, affect... 


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Switchgear system aligns with masterplan implementation
14th August 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Energy solutions and technology company Siemens is assisting independent power producers (IPPs) in connecting to the grid. This includes localising portions of the assembly of its 8DA gas-insulated... 


Western Cape unveils R132bn, 52-project pipeline
14th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

The priority projects in the Western Cape’s newly announced single integrated infrastructure pipeline currently consist of 52 projects to the value of R132-billion, says Western Cape Infrastructure... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa outlines next Eskom restructuring objectives, highlights grid industrialisation potential
13th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the importance of the creation of a fully independent, State-owned transmission company to the development of a competitive electricity market where there... 


Cascade founders Hannia Zia and Joana Ferreira
US firm Cascade takes aim at predicting future construction projects
12th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

In construction, the most expensive projects may be the ones a firm never even knew about. Somewhere a bond has been filed, a site has changed hands and the winner of a nine-figure project is... 


Klaas Langenhoven
Long-delayed Tygerberg Central Hospital project aims for 2033/34 commissioning
12th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

The current timeline for the commissioning of the new Tygerberg Central Hospital is in the 2033/34 financial year, says Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Tygerberg Hospital... 


TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions
TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions
12th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new market testing exercise has been initiated to assess interest in partnership opportunities across South Africa’s railway branch lines for freight and passenger trains. This so-called... 


(From left) BII CEO Leslie Maasdorp, African Development Bank president and Africa50 chairperson Dr Sidi Ould Tah, Africa50 CEO Alain Ebobisé and Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund CEO Sérgio Pimenta
UK development finance agency signs MoU with African infrastructure project investor
12th August 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK development finance institution and impact investor British International Investment (BII) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with specialist African infrastructure project... 


The rail crossing at the Crossmoor station
VAE SA delivers new rail crossing for Crossmoor Station in KwaZulu-Natal
11th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

A new diamond crossing has been installed at Crossmoor Station to improve reliability, safety and travel times for daily commuter passengers on State-owned the Passenger Rail Agency of South... 


Ronald Lamola
Lamola calls for value-added critical minerals industry to drive Africa's industrialisation
7th August 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Africa must seize the global critical minerals opportunity to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and deepen regional economic integration rather than continue exporting raw materials,... 


The sod-turning ceremony at Welmoed Estate
Construction on R1.2bn affordable housing project kicks off in Cape Town
7th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Construction on the Welmoed Estate affordable housing development in Eerste River, Cape Town, has started. The Western Cape government says the project is one of its largest affordable housing... 


A railway line
Africa's infrastructure guarantees platform plans to double its capital, CEO says
7th August 2026 By: Reuters

African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) plans to double its capital to $2-billion over the next two years, its chief executive told Reuters, as African leaders look to a new... 


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Furnace’s melting performance boosts metalworking processes
7th August 2026

Bale-out furnaces are essential in foundries and metalworking industries, such as automotive, electronics and jewellery, owing to their high efficiency, precise temperature control and robust... 


The Cape Town city bowl
Trust is the critical infrastructure that drives the economy – WCape Property Development Forum
6th August 2026 By: Irma Venter

Trust is not simply a social value – it is the critical infrastructure that drives the economy, says Western Cape Property Development Forum chairperson Deon van Zyl. Speaking at the Western Cape... 


IDC sets R51.5bn disbursement target as it aligns strategy to new industrial thrusts
IDC sets R51.5bn disbursement target as it aligns strategy to new industrial thrusts
6th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has set a target of disbursing R51.5-billion in funding over the coming three financial years having aligned its corporate plan to... 


The Hive Hydrogen plant project site at the Coega Special Economic Zone
Green hydrogen-focused private equity fund reports R3bn first close
6th August 2026

Blended finance private equity fund SA-H2, which focuses on the green hydrogen value chain and the Southern African energy transition, has achieved its first close with R3-billion in commitments... 


A Joshco-owned building
Joshco launches city-wide housing needs survey
6th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (Joshco) has, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg Department of Human Settlements, launched a city-wide housing needs analysis survey to establish... 


A wall-mounted, solar-powered light in Witsand at night
Atlantis' Witsand community, People's Environmental Planning install 300 solar lights
5th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The community of Witsand, in Atlantis, in the Western Cape, and informal settlements infrastructure nonprofit People's Environmental Planning (PEP) have installed 300 solar-powered lights to... 


A rail yard on the Lobito Corridor railway project
DBSA, US DFC reach $786m financial close on Lobito Corridor railway project
4th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Development financial institutions the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have reached financial close on $786-million in... 


Treasury says infrastructure bonds to become permanent part of funding activity
Treasury says infrastructure bonds to become permanent part of funding activity
4th August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse says there is strong interest from institutional investors to support government’s public investment ambitions, citing recent developments in... 


Construction cranes
Mali says mining-backed fund could unlock up to $800m for infrastructure projects
3rd August 2026 By: Reuters

Mali could leverage revenues from recent mining sector reforms to raise up to 500-billion CFA francs ($883.1-million) for energy, water and transport projects, its finance minister said, part of a... 


Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm
Seriti unpacks big renewables ambition for coal heartland as first 155 MW wind project enters into operation
3rd August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The first 25 turbines at Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, which is rising in the coal heartland of Mpumalanga within site of the giant Secunda coal-to-liquids complex and in close... 


Dirk Lourens is stepping down as Raubex COO
Raubex appoints new COO as Lourens takes early retirement
31st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Infrastructure development and construction materials company Raubex has appointed Jaco van der Bijl COO and executive director, with effect from September 1, to succeed Dirk Lourens, who is taking... 


Tertuis Simmers
Western Cape unveils R132bn, 52-project pipeline
31st July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The priority projects in the Western Cape’s newly announced single integrated infrastructure pipeline currently consist of 52 projects to the value of R132-billion, says Western Cape Infrastructure... 


Alan Winde
Winde criticises ‘not in my backyard’ sentiment; says WCape housing prices driven by demand
31st July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Soaring property prices in the Western Cape are being driven by demand, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. “Everybody will say that in the inner-city of Cape Town, or perhaps in one of our... 


The Umsinde wind farm, one of the three 140 MW that make up the Northern Cluster
Anthem optimistic 420 MW Northern Cluster of wind projects will enter into operation before year-end
31st July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The giant 420 MW Northern Cluster, comprising three large wind farms under construction in the Karoo, is still anticipated to enter into commercial operation before the end of 2026, despite... 


PMI sub-Saharan Africa MD George Asamani
Project management community of practice founded to boost South Africa's public delivery
30th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Citizens experience government through the services they receive. The better governments deliver, the more confidence and trust citizens have in government. Therefore, project execution and... 


AMSA insists ‘profitability within reach’ after reporting R1.49bn interim loss
AMSA insists ‘profitability within reach’ after reporting R1.49bn interim loss
30th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) insists that it is fundamentally stronger than was the case 18 months ago and that “profitability is within reach”, after reporting a headline loss... 


Public and private projects named as finalists in CESA Aon 2026 engineering awards
24th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Large and small engineering projects in South Africa, developed for private companies and public organisations, have been named among the finalists in the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards... 


An image of McKinsey and Company Johannesburg partner Gerhard Nel
Tech-driven project management key to bridging infrastructure gap
24th July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While the African continent has a significant infrastructure project pipeline, as well as access to capital, the continent struggles to consistently turn investment into completed projects... 


An image of Project Management Institute (PMI) sub-Saharan Africa MD George Asamani.
Growing skills gap threatens infrastructure delivery
24th July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While demand for project management and engineering-related skills is accelerating in emerging markets, the supply of qualified professionals is not keeping pace, consequently widening a gap that... 


An image of ACPM CEO Nomvula Rakolote receiving an award
Masterclass bridges BIM knowledge gap
24th July 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite the benefits of building information modelling (BIM), South Africa's project management industry has been slow to integrate it, largely owing to a skills gap and siloed disciplines within... 


TNPA seeks new operator for Port of Cape Town’s Duncan Dock Precinct
TNPA seeks new operator for Port of Cape Town’s Duncan Dock Precinct
23rd July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a new private terminal operator for the Duncan Dock Precinct, one of two multi-purpose terminals at the Port of Cape Town. The... 


An image of freight
Treasury confirms signing of govt’s $1.5bn development policy loan with World Bank
21st July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African government and the World Bank have signed a $1.5-billion Development Policy Loan Agreement aimed at supporting the country’s efforts to achieve inclusive growth by tackling... 


Port of Cape Town
City welcomes Transnet's call for private partners for the Port of Cape Town
20th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town welcomes State-owned Transnet's call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Transnet’s request for proposals is... 


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