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Source: Supplied. Judge Dennis Davis kicked off the opening of the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa Conference at the CTICC by moderating a panel discussion critically examining whether pension funds are contributing to local infrastructure development, creating positive community impact while generating sustainable returns for members.

#IRFA2025: Pension funds harness trust to drive infrastructure investment on the continent

Source: City of Cape Town. An artist rendering of the proposed social housing development at the “Fruit and Veg” site between Kent and Bloemhof Streets.

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Source: Supplied. Patty Mulauzi: Plascon's colour consultant.

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SAPS housing project draws political scrutiny in Western Cape

Katja Hamilton 27 Feb 2024

AI is proving useful in construction when tied to IoT systems.

Combining AI and IoT can make structures safer

27 Feb 2024

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana introduced sweeping reforms to infrastructure financing.

#BudgetSpeech2024: R943bn for infrastructure and major reforms

Lindsey Schutters 21 Feb 2024

Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Milken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Human-machine interaction is ready for AI disruption.

AI can bridge gap in human-machine interaction

19 Feb 2024

Home solar installations are on the rise, but many owners don't know that the panels are underperforming. Source: Vinvint Solar/Unsplash

Your solar panels could be performing better

Mark Williams-Wynn 19 Feb 2024

WC Government: Housing subsidy increase causes delays in project implementation

WC Government: Housing subsidy increase causes delays in project implementation

18 Feb 2024

More than 200-million litres of untreated or partially treated sewage is released into False Bay daily. Photos: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Failing sewage plants continue to pollute False Bay

Steve Kretzmann 16 Feb 2024

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MTN makes big gains in solar renewable energy project

15 Feb 2024

Dominique dHotman, head of Ooba Solar

Post #Sona2024 blackouts were a reality check

14 Feb 2024

EVs can be home backup power solutions and play a crucial role in the smart grid. Source: Priscilla du Preez/Unsplash

EVs could be the heart of SA’s smart grid dreams

Lindsey Schutters 14 Feb 2024

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Infrastructure investments today pave the way for tomorrow’s success

David Jacobs 13 Feb 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa made many commitments in his 2024 Sona

#Sona2024: Civil engineers call for more transparency

13 Feb 2024

More than two million litres of sieved raw sewage is pumped out to sea off Camps Bay every day. This is one of three marine outfalls, the other two being at Greenpoint and Hout Bay. The City has commissioned a study to determine the costs of treating the sewage first, or piping it to existing wastewater treatment works or further out to sea. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / Groundup

Cape Town’s ocean-bound sewage options unveiled

Steve Kretzmann 9 Feb 2024

Dr Corrin Varady, CEO at Idea

#Sona2024: Education gains are big step for equality and empowerment

9 Feb 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

Mossel Bay infrastructure upgrade set to boost Garden Route economy

7 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

The minister of Trade, Industry and Competition is readying his decision on a scrap metal ban. Source: x.com

SEIFSA calls for holistic approach to scrap metal regulations

6 Feb 2024

Peter Hodgkinson, Director for Strategic Growth and Major Projects: Property & Buildings, WSP in Africa

The indispensable role of battery giga factories in a net zero future

Peter Hodgkinson 5 Feb 2024

A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Botswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulus

Brian Benza 5 Feb 2024

The African Development Bank loan will enable CFM to buy 10 locomotives, 300 wagons, and 120 tank containers. Source: African Development Bank Group.

African Development Bank funds $40m upgrade to Mozambique’s key railway line

4 Feb 2024

FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

FBW completes $10m oil field services base in Uganda

31 Jan 2024

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Eastern and Western Cape to gain 3,470MW grid capacity for wind power

Lindsey Schutters 29 Jan 2024

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Call for comments on Water Acts amendments

26 Jan 2024

Practical experience is the best way to nurture engineers and retain talent. Source: Field Engineer/Pexels

Stop the brain drain and nurture tomorrow's engineers today

David Sullivan 26 Jan 2024

Andrea Carr, head of R&D at e4

There's a Proptech revolution happening in 2024

25 Jan 2024

The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

The rise of drywall is challenging SA's construction norms

24 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Antonie Goosen is principal and founder of Meridian Realty.

#BizTrends2024: The evolution of investment strategies fueled by tech advancements

Antonie Goosen 23 Jan 2024

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

Water sector urged to prioritise professionalism over ego

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Stellenbosch University hosted the demonstration leg of the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize competition.

Milken-Motsepe prize finalists open up SA green energy opportunities

Lindsey Schutters 20 Feb 2024

Mining Indaba 2024 had a focus on energy and less on mineral extraction.

#MI24: SA can be top nuclear technology exporter

8 Feb 2024

The panel at the Bowmans 2024 Mining Indaba Event included (from left) Dr Rebecca Maserumule, director for hydrogen and energy at DSI, Bart by Bart Nieuwoudt, lead legal specialist at Sasol, Stuart Heather-Clark, Africa Power Sector Energy Transition Lead at SLR Consulting, Claire Tucker head of our public law and regulatory practice, Bowmans.

#MI24: Green hydrogen is not coming to save the PGM industry

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2024

A car drives past a construction site of the Central Business District (CBD) in the capital Gaborone. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Botswana to invest economic gains in infrastructure focused stimulus

Brian Benza 5 Feb 2024

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