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Gibs and CETA sign an MoU to boost skills in the construction and built-environment sector

Gibs and CETA sign an MoU to boost skills in the construction and built-environment sectorGordon Institute of Business Science

Technicrete kerbs and pavers chosen for Benoni Service Stands

Technicrete kerbs and pavers chosen for Benoni Service StandsTechnicrete

Share in the sharing economy on Biz

Share in the sharing economy on BizBizcommunity.com

When aesthetics meet quality

When aesthetics meet qualityTechnicrete

Enviro-walls: The preferred solution

Enviro-walls: The preferred solutionTechnicrete

Spun concrete electrification poles offer greater longevity and reduce vandalism

Spun concrete electrification poles offer greater longevity and reduce vandalismRocla

First TVET College accredited to offer Boatbuilder and Repairer qualification

First TVET College accredited to offer Boatbuilder and Repairer qualificationFalse Bay College

Seascape Marine Services propels educational excellence with generous inboard engine donation

Seascape Marine Services propels educational excellence with generous inboard engine donationFalse Bay College

Growing interest in construction expos

Growing interest in construction expos

2 Oct 2014

Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

2 Oct 2014

The Department of Energy's Zizamele Mbambo says that the procurement process for nuclear power will be transparent and open to public scrutiny. Image: Department of Energy

Decisions being made on nuclear procurement

2 Oct 2014

Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal

Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal

1 Oct 2014

Umhlanga College transformed with Corobrik brickwork

Umhlanga College transformed with Corobrik brickwork

1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says that water supplies in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane have been restored to normal in most of the areas affected by poor water supplies over the past two weeks. Image: GCIS

Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane

1 Oct 2014

York Timbers says its profits are sharply down this year although its sawmill are still producing lumber for the South African market. Image:

Earnings sharply down for York Timbers

30 Sep 2014

GE's Tim Schweikert says that the company is looking at expanding its operations in South Africa by venturing into new sectors that include rural healthcare and energy. Image:

General Electric seeks new sectors in SA

Nick Hedley 30 Sep 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

Let the sun shine

Let the sun shine

30 Sep 2014

Breaking down silos

30 Sep 2014

Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference

Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference

29 Sep 2014

SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements

SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements

29 Sep 2014

Former Chief Executive of PPC is lobbying shareholders support in a bid to get his job back having resigned from PPC last week. Image:

Fight brewing between Gordhan and PPC?

Nick Hedley 29 Sep 2014

Only private sector can create economic growth

Only private sector can create economic growth

29 Sep 2014

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba says rapid progress is being made by government in improving service delivery for basic services in South Africa. Image: GCIS

State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide

29 Sep 2014

Sebopetsa Mogale, acting Chief Director: Farmer Support and Development at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture says that there have been some success with the farming ventures undertaken in the Western Cape for previously disadvantaged people. Image: LinkedIn

38% of Western Cape farm projects fail

29 Sep 2014

Council for Geoscience's Mosidi Makgae says that it is seeking innovative solutions from engineers and scientists to permanently and successfully seal abandoned mines to prevent illegal mining. Image: LinkedIn

Illegal mining solutions sought to end R5.6bn in gold thefts

26 Sep 2014

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Honing PR skills in the construction industry

Honing PR skills in the construction industry

James White 22 Aug 2014

[Design Indaba 2014] "Let's design the future of urban Africa" - Issa Diabate

[Design Indaba 2014] "Let's design the future of urban Africa" - Issa Diabate

Terry Levin 3 Mar 2014

A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

A future of 'smart cities' in Africa

25 Feb 2014

Eritrea's unique architecture under threat

Eritrea's unique architecture under threat

22 Aug 2013

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Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal

Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal

1 Oct 2014

Umhlanga College transformed with Corobrik brickwork

Umhlanga College transformed with Corobrik brickwork

1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says that water supplies in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane have been restored to normal in most of the areas affected by poor water supplies over the past two weeks. Image: GCIS

Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane

1 Oct 2014

York Timbers says its profits are sharply down this year although its sawmill are still producing lumber for the South African market. Image:

Earnings sharply down for York Timbers

30 Sep 2014

GE's Tim Schweikert says that the company is looking at expanding its operations in South Africa by venturing into new sectors that include rural healthcare and energy. Image:

General Electric seeks new sectors in SA

Nick Hedley 30 Sep 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

Let the sun shine

Let the sun shine

30 Sep 2014

Breaking down silos

30 Sep 2014

Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference

Invitation to submit abstracts for DistribuTECH conference

29 Sep 2014

SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements

SA, Russia nuclear deal one of many energy-related agreements

29 Sep 2014

Former Chief Executive of PPC is lobbying shareholders support in a bid to get his job back having resigned from PPC last week. Image:

Fight brewing between Gordhan and PPC?

Nick Hedley 29 Sep 2014

Only private sector can create economic growth

Only private sector can create economic growth

29 Sep 2014

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba says rapid progress is being made by government in improving service delivery for basic services in South Africa. Image: GCIS

State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide

29 Sep 2014

Sebopetsa Mogale, acting Chief Director: Farmer Support and Development at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture says that there have been some success with the farming ventures undertaken in the Western Cape for previously disadvantaged people. Image: LinkedIn

38% of Western Cape farm projects fail

29 Sep 2014

Council for Geoscience's Mosidi Makgae says that it is seeking innovative solutions from engineers and scientists to permanently and successfully seal abandoned mines to prevent illegal mining. Image: LinkedIn

Illegal mining solutions sought to end R5.6bn in gold thefts

26 Sep 2014

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation's Chairman Mlungisi Johnson says vandalism, theft and a lack of proper maintenance are causing South Africa's water problems. Image:

Vandalism, theft caused water crisis in Jo'burg

26 Sep 2014

Steel output from manufacturers has reduced sharply as a result of the strike among metal workers earlier this year. Image: ArcelorMittal

Strikes hurt metal output in SA

Mark Allix 25 Sep 2014

Deputy Mayor Chippa Ngcolomba says the payment of R18m to taxi drivers is legitimate as they will play a fundamental part in ensuring the success of the new public transport system. Image:

R18m payment to taxi operators in Port Elizabeth

25 Sep 2014

Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit

Fossil fuel divestment brightens climate summit

23 Sep 2014

109th MBSA Conference tackles building a sustainable SA

109th MBSA Conference tackles building a sustainable SA

23 Sep 2014

Why to invest in energy efficient commercial property

23 Sep 2014

SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor

SA electricity pricing paralysing the poor

Thembie Chehore 22 Sep 2014

LPG industry needs competition to prevent monopolies

LPG industry needs competition to prevent monopolies

22 Sep 2014

Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa

Invitation to submit papers for POWER-GEN Africa

22 Sep 2014

Burgan Cape Terminals is expanding the oil terminal at Cape Town Harbour's mole to accommodate different types of oil and fuel. Image:

Cape Town's fuel storage terminal expansion

22 Sep 2014

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says people who have prevented children from going to school in Kuruman and burned down some schools will be prosecuted. Image: GCIS

Kuruman protesters face legal action

22 Sep 2014

Mahlamba Ndlopfu, formerly known as Libertas, is one of the heritage houses in Bryntirion that will be kept in tip-top condition for government officials. Image: Wikipedia

Government commits to looking after its own people

22 Sep 2014

Energy constraints will deepen woes of construction sector

Energy constraints will deepen woes of construction sector

Brian Africa 19 Sep 2014

Finding cost-effective solutions for SA's power supply

Finding cost-effective solutions for SA's power supply

19 Sep 2014

Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award

Fifteen projects nominated for AfriSam-SAIA Award

19 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma says basic service delivery to South African communities is improving in most municipal areas. Image: GCIS

SA is improving its service delivery claims Zuma

19 Sep 2014

Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele has admitted that the council has performed poorly with regard to housing and only delivered 998 rental units in the past 20 years. Image:

Summit to tackle Ekurhuleni housing delivery

19 Sep 2014

Climate change: the South African scenario

Climate change: the South African scenario

Sindy Peters 18 Sep 2014

Nedbank's Ken Reynolds says that green buildings are now more affordable and are likely to attract higher rentals in future. Image:

Green buildings make economic sense

18 Sep 2014

Dr Jakkie Cilliers of the ISS says that South Africa is not only over-exploiting its water resources but is not managing them properly resulting in extensive wastage. Image:

SA's water crisis in danger of deepening

18 Sep 2014

Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says an experience search and rescue team has been sent to Lagos to assist with identifying or rescuing South Africans killed or injured when a building collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria. Image: GCIS

SA search and rescue team sent to Lagos

18 Sep 2014

Part of the collapsed Synagogue Church of All Nations in Lagos where 67 South Africans were killed last week. Image:

67 South Africans killed as church collapses in Lagos

17 Sep 2014

GBCSA launches IFC's EDGE in SA

GBCSA launches IFC's EDGE in SA

17 Sep 2014

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