Engineering News | Infrastructure https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/infrastructure Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:01:40 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight 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.mp490511516Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight New industrial hose helping meet uptick in demand https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-industrial-hose-helping-meet-uptick-in-demand-2026-06-26 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723214 1782112864 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277928_resized_bostonbydanfossindustrialhosejune20261022.jpeg BOSTON INDUSTRIAL HOSE The range of Boston by Danfoss industrial hoses on offer from BMG is the ideal solution for key industrial transfer applications 511 287 Steel pipe solutions boost industry operationality https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/steel-pipe-solutions-boost-industry-operationality-2026-06-26 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723204 1781170895 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277902_resized_eurosteelpipejune20261022.jpeg COMPLETELY STOCKED Euro Steel Pipe has in-house capabilities to supply various industries with pipes up to 1 700 mm and a wall thickness of up to 16 mm 511 287 New framework could boost pipe standards https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-framework-could-boost-pipe-standards-2026-06-26 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723064 1782112864 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277482_resized_bluepvcpipewitheuropewatertapsymboljune20261022.jpeg CREDIBLE PIPES The Europe Water Tap symbol is a sign of trustworthiness and quality assurance 511 287 Complex projects undermined by fragmented processes https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/complex-projects-undermined-by-fragmented-processes-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Infrastructure Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723331 1782112865 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278299_resized_consultingengineerskhewijagibballiancecarlpretorius06261022.jpeg CARL PRETORIUS An IPD approach will drive clearer alignment among all stakeholders significantly improving the projects chances of coming to fruition 511 287 Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/networking-platform-successfully-connects-graduates-to-recruiters-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Infrastructure Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723329 1782112864 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278292_resized_consultingengineerssaiceconnect06261022.jpeg CONSULTING CONNECTIONS The SAICE Connect portal is a proven targeted networking and recruitment tool for South Africa's civil engineering sector 511 287 More action, less talk – consulting engineers’ body https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/more-action-less-talk-consulting-engineers-body-2026-06-26 Halima Frost Infrastructure Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723332 1782303800 1782424800 99999999999 Nadine James 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278307_resized_consultingengineerscesagenericsunrise06261022.jpeg A BRIGHT FUTURE The introduction of stronger maths and science education to early childhood development phases is imperative to the survival of the consulting engineers sector in South Africa 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96790_2026-06-12_cesa.mp4238696706Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell discusses the need to promote STEM careers at the foundation phase. Camerawork: Halima Frost. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell discusses the need to promote STEM careers at the foundation phase. Camerawork: Halima Frost. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure, minister says https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zimbabwe-exploring-minerals-backed-deals-with-china-to-fund-infrastructure-minister-says-2026-06-25 Reuters INFRASTRUCTURE Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:31:00 +0200 724276 1782373044 1782372660 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280995_resized_untitledjune252026at0922511.jpeg Zimbabwe Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube 511 287 Gap between policy intent and action must be closed to halt deindustrialisation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/gap-between-policy-intent-and-action-must-be-closed-to-halt-deindustrialisation-2026-06-24 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL POLICY Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200 724245 1782372111 1782308700 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280917_resized_mervynnaidoo06261022.jpeg Seifsa president Mervyn Naidoo, who is also Actom CEO 511 287 Infrastructure South Africa raises alarm over high level of tender cancellations https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-south-africa-raises-alarm-over-high-level-of-tender-cancellations-2026-06-23 Terence Creamer CONSTRUCTION Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200 724141 1782280737 1782230400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280703_resized_consultingengineersconstructionsunset0320201022.jpg 511 287 Afrimat Construction Index records marginal growth in Q1 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/afrimat-construction-index-records-marginal-growth-in-q1-2026-06-23 Irma Venter CONSTRUCTION Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200 724104 1782217472 1782217380 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280628_resized_afrimatconstructionindexq12026graph1022.jpeg 511 287 Namibia targets industrial growth through investment reform https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/namibia-targets-industrial-growth-through-investment-reform-2026-06-19 Devina Haripersad Infrastructure 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 Phase 1 water scheme delivers tangible improvements https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/phase-1-water-scheme-delivers-tangible-improvements-2026-06-19 Nadine Ramdass Infrastructure Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722675 1780496121 1781820000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276194_resized_communityengagementzimile190626.jpeg COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Ongoing community engagement and local labour participation are fostering a sense of ownership and instilling protection of public infrastructure 511 383 Restoration project advances https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/restoration-project-advances-2026-06-19 Nadine Ramdass Infrastructure Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722686 1781248174 1781820000 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276201_resized_controlleddemolitiondragogroup1906261022.jpeg NAVIGATING CHALLENGES Challenges including unknown structural conditions and asbesto were revealed as work advance, requiring concurrent management to meet the project timeline 511 287 R12m grant supports RTE international-NTCSA grid-resilience cooperation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/r12m-grant-supports-rte-international-ntcsa-grid-resilience-cooperation-2026-06-18 Terence Creamer TECHNICAL COOPERATION Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200 723780 1781776656 1781774280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279597_resized_powerline10311duaneonlineen.jpeg 511 287 Investment vehicle Zafiri launches with $176m to support African distributed renewables firms https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/investment-vehicle-zafiri-launches-with-176m-to-support-african-distributed-renewables-firms-2026-06-18 Terence Creamer BLENDED FINANCE Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200 723748 1781768561 1781768400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279473_resized_donpurkaifc1022.jpeg IFC Mission 300 lead investment officer Don Purka 511 287 ZET says ExxonMobil agreement further strengthens LNG terminal’s commercial foundation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/zet-says-exxonmobil-agreement-further-strengthens-lng-terminals-commercial-foundation-2026-06-17 Terence Creamer GAS INFRASTRUCTURE Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200 723717 1781707921 1781704800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279390_resized_olivernaiduzetdirectorandrewbarrychairmanexxonmobillngmarketdevinc1022.jpeg ZET director Oliver Naidu and ExxonMobil LNG Market Development Inc chairperson Andrew Barry 511 287 Bridge projects under way https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bridge-projects-under-way-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722145 1780988414 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274459_resized_adobestock83904064may20261022.jpeg BRIDGING THE GAP The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is making numerous efforts to restore several bridges in Gauteng for enhanced logistics and commuting 511 287 Upgrades to facilitate safe and seamless logistics, commuting https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/upgrades-bolster-safe-and-seamless-logistics-commuting-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722260 1780988417 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001274790_resized_sanral158a6588may20261022.jpeg CONSTRUCTION AHEAD Sanral will be conducting construction works and upgrades on the N2 and N3 highways and interchanges to improve roads for logistics companies and commuters 511 287 Recycling tech aids circular ambitions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/recycling-technology-aids-circular-ambitions-asphalt-production-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722339 1780991713 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001275074_resized_llraptechmay202611022.jpeg MODERN ROAD CONSTRUCTION Advanced Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement technologies help improve sustainability while maintaining asphalt quality and performance 511 287 Road, bridge projects would mitigate challenges for local commuters https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/roads-bridges-projects-would-improve-local-commuting-logistics-2026-06-12 Trent Roebeck Infrastructure Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 722471 1781771090 1781215200 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 UCT to launch competition to design a new centre in honour of President Nelson Mandela https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/uct-to-launch-competition-to-design-a-new-centre-in-honour-of-president-nelson-mandela-2026-06-11 Rebecca Campbell ARCHITECTURE Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200 723400 1781244864 1781193300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Ramokgopa to seek Cabinet approval soon to extend tariff discounts to more industries https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/ramokgopa-to-seek-cabinet-approval-soon-to-extend-tariff-discounts-to-more-industries-2026-06-11 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY & INDUSTRY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200 723395 1781244092 1781188800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278517_resized_kgosientshoramokgopaseifsa1022.jpeg Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa 511 287 South African steel sector at deindustrialisation ‘inflection point’ https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-african-steel-sector-at-deindustrialisation-inflection-point-2026-06-10 Terence Creamer STEEL Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200 723302 1781769246 1781110800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278193_resized_manufacturingapisasolburgsteelpipeplant90911duaneonline.jpeg 511 287 Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-restructuring-task-team-outlines-terms-of-reference-for-creation-of-tso-2026-06-09 Terence Creamer ESKOM RESTRUCTURING Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0200 723153 1780998430 1780995300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277799_resized_powerlines10312duaneonlineen.jpeg 511 287 Industrial strategy outlines ‘3Ds’ vision while fighting deindustrialisation rearguard action https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/industrial-strategy-outlines-3ds-vision-while-fighting-deindustrialisation-rearguard-action-2026-06-08 Terence Creamer INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200 723118 1781248739 1780938000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277632_resized_arcelormittalrailandstructuresdonna1022.jpeg 511 287 Balwin to hand over new R100m Mooikloof node road to Tshwane https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/balwin-to-hand-over-new-r100m-mooikloof-node-road-to-tshwane-2026-06-08 Schalk Burger PUBLIC ROAD Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200 723115 1780931293 1780928880 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277626_resized_newzwavelpoortroadintshwanejun261022.jpg NEW ROAD The new K147 Zwavelpoort road 511 287 Standard Bank outlines macroeconomic spinoffs from $30bn Rovuma LNG project https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/standard-bank-outlines-macroeconomic-spinoffs-from-30bn-rovuma-lng-project-2026-06-08 Terence Creamer LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200 723084 1780914719 1780914300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277512_resized_bernardoaparicio1022.jpeg Standard Bank Mozambique CEO Bernardo Aparício 511 287 Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-signs-agreement-zululand-energy-terminal-as-it-seeks-to-advance-3-gw-richards-bay-project-2026-06-05 Terence Creamer GAS INFRASTRUCTURE Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200 722998 1780662100 1780657500 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277260_resized_zululandenergyterminaldirectorolivernaidu1022.jpeg Zululand Energy Terminal director Oliver Naidu 511 287 Alternative fuels can reduce costs https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/alternative-fuels-reduce-costs-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Infrastructure Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721758 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273280_resized_cementconcreteoricolliquidalternatefuel06261022.jpeg REFUSE REUSE Oricol Environmental converts hazardous waste and high-calorific materials into alternative fuels for cement kilns 511 287 New equipment improves precast manufacturer’s output https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-equipment-improves-manufacturers-output-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Infrastructure Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721757 1780382590 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273268_resized_cementconcreteostvibratingequipment1022.jpeg SHAKING IT UP The vibrating equipment supplied by OST-Africa to Vula Concrete has greatly improved the quality and output for Vula 511 287 Association marks ten-year anniversary https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cement-association-marks-ten-year-anniversary-2026-06-05 Halima Frost Infrastructure Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 721761 1780992027 1780610400 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 Business defends making Joburg partnership offer ahead of crucial elections https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/business-defends-making-joburg-partnership-offer-ahead-of-crucial-elections-2026-06-04 Terence Creamer City of Johannesburg Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200 722924 1780590948 1780588800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277007_resized_johannesburg1022reuters.jpeg 511 287 Transnet installs new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal to boost capacity https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transnet-installs-new-tippler-at-saldanha-iron-ore-terminal-to-boost-capacity-2026-06-04 Schalk Burger IRON PORT Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0200 722828 1780566965 1780559040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276742_resized_tptsaldanhaironoreterminalwagonstotestnewtipplerju261022.jpg TPT testing the new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal 511 287 September Distribution Agency Agreement deadline looms for Eskom-indebted municipalities https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/september-distribution-agency-agreement-deadline-looms-for-eskom-indebted-municipalities-2026-06-03 Terence Creamer ELECTRICITY Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200 722796 1780562926 1780494600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276648_resized_powerlines510221014duane.jpeg 511 287 N1 rehabilitation completion date extended to March 2027 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/n1-rehabilitation-completion-date-extended-to-march-2027-2026-06-02 Creamer Media Reporter ROADS Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:59:00 +0200 722690 1780406961 1780405140 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276227_resized_untitled02june2026at1127192.jpeg 511 287