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            <title>PPC reports earnings growth as Zim operations deliver ‘outstanding’ performance</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC notes in a trading update for the five-month period to August 31, that group earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased by 40% year-on-year while the group Ebitda margin strengthened by 6.2 percentage points year-on-year to 22.1%. Group revenue also increased by 1%, with the positive revenue growth in Zimbabwe of 4% offsetting a 2% decline in South Africa and Botswana cement revenue, which reflects lower sales volumes partly recovered through improved price and product mix.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s stainless steel industry needs coordinated interventions across the value chain to address weak domestic demand, rising energy and logistics costs, global overcapacity and increasing import penetration, says the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic). The dtic states the sector remains strategically important to South Africa’s manufacturing base, with opportunities for beneficiation, value addition, exports and job creation. It is supported by established production capacity, technical expertise and a downstream manufacturing base serving the mining, water, energy, rail, automotive, food processing, construction and capital equipment manufacturing sectors.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s stainless steel demand remains resilient, but tends to fluctuate, with customers focusing on maintenance, plant reliability and projects where corrosion resistance and life-cycle costs can be justified, says industrial materials and engineering products supplier EMVAfrica business development manager Bradley Klassen. Demand remains strong in the sectors of mining and mineral processing, water and wastewater, food and beverage, petrochemicals, power generation, pulp and paper, as well as general processes.]]></description>
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            <title>Artisans of Mzansi awards crowns innovation winner making bricks from mining waste</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Martin Maupa from Steelpoort, Limpopo, has won top honours in the Artisans of Mzansi awards’ Innovation category for his ferro bricks, which he manufactures from mining waste. The 29-year-old owner of Maupa Engineering and Growth Edge hopes the win, which comes with R100 000 prize money, will facilitate the breakthrough he needs to commercialise his business.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <title>Afrimat Construction Index moves up 5% in the second quarter</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The second-quarter Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) has recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase, outperforming the country’s GDP by a considerable margin. Economist Dr Roelof Botha, who compiles the quarterly index on behalf of Afrimat, says even though the index’s year-on-year increase of 0.7% was marginally lower than the 0.9% increase in GDP, it is encouraging that employment in the construction sector has increased by 95 000 since the second quarter of 2025.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global electronics and technology solutions company Samsung is providing specialised heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control and energy consumption-reducing features to a centralised version of its building management system for business-to-business (B2B) customers, called b.IoT Lite.  “This revolutionary system is paving the way for the future of sustainable smart buildings,” says Samsung, adding that the server-based, integrated control solution is designed specifically for managing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) DVM S2 system air conditioners for its customer’s small and medium-sized buildings as well as large offices thereby offering a “more affordable entry point” into smart HVAC control.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The use of combustible sandwich panels in industrial and commercial buildings continues to generate debate within the fire engineering community, says ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk.

He notes that while these materials “undoubtedly present fire risks”, treating all combustible-core panels as inherently unsafe overlooks the more fundamental question on what causes fires and how those risks can be managed effectively.
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            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
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            <title>International certification would improve operations </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Welding requires stringent quality standards to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of welding-fabrication structures, says technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding (SAIW), which plays a leading role in strengthening welding quality in South Africa by implementing the ISO 3834 certification scheme and certifying companies against the standard. There are three subquality standard levels for ISO 3834: ISO 3834-2 for comprehensive quality requirements, ISO 3834-3 for standard quality requirements and ISO 3834-4 for elementary quality requirements. Companies can choose which substandard to adhere to, based on their work application processes.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <title>PPC extends Matias Cardarelli's term as CEO</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed construction materials company PPC has extended the contract of its CEO Matias Cardarelli to March 31, 2030. Cardarelli has served as CEO since December 2023 and, in the past two and half years, the company has achieved significant progress in its strategy, PPC says.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Astec completes delivery, commissioning of advanced ship loading system at Lüderitz port</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Multinational original equipment manufacturer group Astec Industries has successfully completed the delivery, assembly and commissioning of a new bulk materials handling and ship loading system at Lüderitz port, in Namibia, for customer Autoforce. The project marks the installation of the first Telestack ship loader at the port and in Namibia.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <title>Italtile maintains revenue, but profit and earnings decrease</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed tile manufacturer Italtile has reported a 0.6% year-on-year increase in revenue to R11.3-billion for the financial year ended June 30, while trading profit decreased by 10.4% year-on-year to R1.8-billion, owing to subdued demand, rising input costs and aggressive competition. Basic earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 10% to 113.1c a share and basic headline earnings per share (HEPS) decreased by 9.4% to 113.4c a share.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Crane specialists is Sarens undertaking a major equipment renewal programme</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global major crane rental, heavy lift and engineered transport services group Sarens has announced that it is undertaking a major fleet renewal programme for its Southern African operations. This involves the bulk acquisition of machinery from respected leading Chinese manufacturer XCMG. This is part of a wider global renewal programme. The first crane acquired for this initiative is already on the way to South Africa. It is a 1 300 t capacity XLC18000M crawler crane, which will be immediately deployed at a wind farm near Cape Town. Thereafter it will be employed on mining and petrochemical projects across Africa. It will be followed by a range of other crawler cranes, which will have capacities ranging from 400 t to 1 300 t.]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <title>Tariff increases might hinder SAREM </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 the broader renewable-energy supply chain and weaken the competitiveness of renewable-energy projects, says PV mounting-structure solutions provider Powerway Renewable Energy's Africa sales manager and a renewable-energy industry expert Dr Arthur Mangwende. Many local industries depend on the global, interconnected supply chain for raw materials, components and equipment such as specialised steel components and electrical equipment used in the local manufacture of solar modules, inverters, batteries, mounting structures and trackers. ]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <title>Manufacturer helps tackle youth unemployment</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[In the wake of South Africa’s Youth Month, celebrated in June, original equipment manufacturer Barloworld Equipment reinforced its commitment to developing the country’s next generation of technical talent by hosting graduates at its Cat Technicians for the World event, which was held last month at its Peter J Bulterman Learning Academy in Isando, Kempton Park. Barloworld Equipment, which supplies materials handling solutions for the construction, agriculture, mining, transport and energy industries, notes that the event brought together young people from across Gauteng who successfully completed construction and mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar’s free six-week Technicians for the World online learning programme.]]></description>
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            <title>US firm Cascade takes aim at predicting future construction projects</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 already being decided, months before anyone knows about it.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <title>Third kiln commissioned at quicklime project</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The hot commissioning of the third of eight planned kilns at its Limeco quicklime project in Zambia is under way, states Africa-focused quicklime producer and critical minerals explorer Firering Strategic Minerals. “The hot commissioning of Kiln 3 is a defining moment for Limeco. With all three kilns now in operation, we expect combined production to exceed 200 t/d, putting Limeco on track to becoming one of the largest high-quality lime producers in Zambia. Most importantly, this represents the inflection point for Limeco, moving from an effective breakeven operation into profitable production, with the business expected to be cash flow positive by year-end,” said Firering chairperson and interim CEO Youval Rasin.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 construction, says furnace solutions company Ultrafurn. One of the key advantages of bale-out furnaces, is their high melting performance, which makes them suitable applications using a variety of metals, including aluminium, zinc and copper alloys.]]></description>
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            <title>Raubex appoints new COO as Lourens takes early retirement</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 early retirement. Raubex says Lourens has, over more than 14 years of service, made a significant contribution to Raubex, progressing from divisional leadership to one of the group's most senior executive roles.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Crushing, screening and material handling solutions provider Pilot Crushtec International has expanded its locally developed crushing and screening range with the launch of the DynamiTrac XS200 Xtreme mobile scalping screen. The new piece of equipment is a compact, entry-level machine designed to provide contractors, smaller quarrying and mining operations, recycling businesses and emerging operators with a cost-effective, highly mobile screening solution. The South African-designed and manufactured machine has been developed specifically to bridge the gap between productivity and affordability, offering the screening performance of significantly larger equipment while remaining compact enough to be transported without abnormal-load permits and shipped internationally in a standard 40-foot container.]]></description>
            <author>Shannon de Ryhove</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended an increase in the general rate of customs duty on certain rock drilling equipment parts, from free of duty to the World Trade Organisation bound rate of 20% ad valorem. This follows an application made by South African manufacturer and supplier of valve gear and consumable spares for rock drills Derry Engineering.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[There is an ongoing shift from traditional technologies to embracing smart technologies for dust collection, whereby the latter are adopted to enhance dust control solutions to improve plant efficiency, operational reliability, profitability and sustainability, says industrial filtration solutions company Brasco Filtration – a division of Brasco Group. Brasco Filtration GM Darren Naicker says that one of the key recent developments is the advancement of filter media technology, as “modern nanofibre and high-performance filter media can capture much finer particulate matter while maintaining lower pressure drops across the filter”.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cement maker PPC has appointed Nick Pagden as a nonexecutive director and a member of its investment committee, with effect from October 1. Pagden has over 40 years of investment banking experience. He holds a BComm (with a Certificate in the Theory of Accounting) from the University of Cape Town and is a chartered accountant registered with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.]]></description>
            <author>Creamer Media Reporter  </author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Customers across sub-Saharan Africa are set to benefit from improved access to world-class welding technology, technical expertise, training and after-sales support following engineering solutions company Babcock’s appointment as the preferred partner for global welding manufacturer Lincoln Electric's products across the region. The announcement coincided with the opening of Babcock's Welding Solutions Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng, on July 9, a dedicated facility designed to help customers improve productivity and welding performance through hands-on technical support, product demonstrations, applications testing and specialist training.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[Last month marked the tenth anniversary of the acquisition of bolting solutions manufacturer Steadfast Scotland by pipes and fittings supplier The Marla Group – a milestone capping a decade of growth, collaboration and innovation, says Steadfast Scotland. The acquisition brought together two well-established businesses with complementary strengths. Steadfast Scotland's three decades of expertise and reputation as a leading manufacturer of high-integrity bolting solutions enhanced The Marla Group's existing presence in the oil and gas sector, alongside global pipes, fittings and flanges supplier HPF Energy, and forged products specialist supplier Promat.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 construction works and buildings completed, with employment and sales of building materials also improving.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>CONSTRUCTION</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Martin Zhuwakinyu</editor>
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            <description><![CDATA[The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has decided to recommend to the Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau that the existing anti-dumping duties of 45% on gypsum plasterboard imported from Thailand and 34.6% on gypsum plasterboard imported from Indonesia, excluding that manufactured by PT Siam-Indo Gypsum Industry, be maintained. This follows a sunset review investigation by Itac of the anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasterboard originating in or imported from Indonesia and Thailand.]]></description>
            <author>Tasneem Bulbulia</author>
            <category>CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TRADE</category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <description><![CDATA[Concrete product manufacturers (CPMs) in South Africa are facing a tightening margin squeeze, with rising input and transport costs set to place further pressure on already constrained operations. According to construction materials supplier AfriSam, this environment is forcing manufacturers to re-evaluate how they manage production efficiency, quality control and risk.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
            <category>CONCRETE</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Crisis prompts  tariff hikes﻿,﻿ calls for State-led  revival plan  </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and Parliament pushing parallel interventions to stabilise the sector and protect thousands of jobs.    Authority responsible for trade remedies in South Africa the International Trade Administration Commission (Itac) has gazetted proposed tariff increases, rebate provisions and import-control measures following a steel tariff review that began in March 2025. Itac chief commissioner Ayabonga Cawe says the review underscores the severity of the crisis.   ]]></description>
            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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Rebate provisions will also allow duty-free imports of steel products not manufactured locally, including certain rails, wire rods, pipes and heavy structural steel</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Steel wire ropes are mission-critical assets in mining hoists, ship repair, draglines and bulk materials handling. They run under constant tension, bending fatigue and abrasion and are often in corrosive atmospheres. When a rope fails prematurely, the cost is measured in downtime, safety risk and unplanned replacement, says zinc products advocacy organisation International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa director Simon Norton.  Material selection at the wire level is therefore a frontline engineering decision.  ]]></description>
            <author>Keabetswe Shilakwe</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) reported that group consolidated revenue for the financial year ended March 31 increased to R1.29-billion, up from R1.18-billion in the prior financial year. Net profit increased to R93-million, from R74-million in the prior financial year.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
            <category>FINANCIAL RESULTS</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <updated>1782831147</updated>
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        <editor>Chanel de Bruyn</editor>
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            <title>New industrial  hose helping meet  uptick in demand</title>
            <link>https://newsletter-en.creamermedia.com/article/new-industrial-hose-helping-meet-uptick-in-demand-2026-06-26</link>
            <description><![CDATA[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 by engineering solutions company Danfoss. “The launch of the Boston by Danfoss hose range marks a significant development for BMG’s hose and fittings division, which has built a strong reputation for supplying hydraulic hose systems and related components to many industries, including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, energy and infrastructure,” says BMG Fluid Technology division product manager Kobie Albrecht.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The range of Boston by Danfoss industrial hoses on offer from BMG is the ideal solution for key industrial transfer applications</image_title>
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            <title>Steel pipe solutions boost industry operationality </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 providing top-tier stainless and carbon steel pipes, fittings and associated services across South Africa”.  Euro Steel Pipe supplies industries ranging from petrochemicals to power generation, offering a range of pipes, fittings and flanges that can be custom-fabricated in line with the client’s requirements.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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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</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 expert Peter Sejersen noted during the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association’s (SAPPMA’s) third industry webinar, held last month. The webinar was themed: Preparing the Industry for the Upcoming Harmonised Rules for Products in Contact with Drinking Water. This represented “one of the most significant shifts in the European plastic pipe industry in decades” and local plastic pipe engineers, manufacturers and industry stakeholders received valuable insights on the adoption and implementation of the Drinking Water Directive, he added.]]></description>
            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The Europe Water Tap symbol is a sign of trustworthiness and quality assurance </image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As South Africa ramps up infrastructure investment and increases private sector participation, projects are becoming more complex, multi-stakeholder dependent and time sensitive, says multidisciplinary engineering and construction partnership, Khewija GIBB Alliance (KGA) MD Carl Pretorius. Moreover, project outcomes are too often undermined by fragmented processes, misaligned incentives and persistent delays.]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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An IPD approach will drive clearer alignment among all stakeholders significantly improving the projects chances of coming to fruition</image_title>
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            <title>Networking platform successfully connects graduates to recruiters</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 successfully targeted networking and recruitment portal for South Africa's civil engineering sector. SAICE Connect was created to solve employment and mentorship issues in a practical way by allowing engineers and employers with vacancies to use a “dedicated space” to find each other. ]]></description>
            <author>Halima Frost</author>
            <category>Materials &amp; Equipment</category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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The SAICE Connect portal is a proven targeted networking and recruitment tool for South Africa's civil engineering sector</image_title>
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            <description><![CDATA[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 rather than words, says industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa CEO Chris Campbell. The initial enthusiasm regarding a drive to increase the number of construction projects is beginning to diminish, with many projects across the country seemingly delayed, owing to extended administrative and paperwork processes.]]></description>
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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</image_title>
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