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#See: Africa Tech Week Awards 2025 celebrates innovation

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#See: Hertex HAUS reopens reimagined Bellville Showroom

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Tragedy strikes Durban construction site: One dead, four injured in structural collapse

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South Africa unlocks $1.5bn World Bank loan to tackle infrastructure bottlenecks and attract private investment

Source: Supplied. After years of back-and-forth, the City of Cape Town has approved 150 Buiten.

Landmark decision in Cape Town as 150 Buitengracht project approved

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Source: Supplied. Valor Hospitality Partners announces two significant deals in West Africa, at an estimated value of R540m.

Valor Hospitality expands into West Africa with R540m in new hotel deals

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South Africa unlocks $1.5bn World Bank loan to tackle infrastructure bottlenecks and attract private investment

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The CEO of T-Connect Lesotho, Phelane Phomane, at the launch of Starlink. Image: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho

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Beyond bricks and mortar: How SA’s construction industry can prioritise going green

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Source: Facebook. Grabouw Khoisan Council.

Future of Khoisan settlement in Grabouw hangs in the balance

Liezl Human 24 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Prof Nara Monkam, Chair in Municipal Finance at the African Tax Institute (ATI).

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

Nara Monkam 23 Apr 2025

Further work on the Botsmaskop Fynbos Estate has been halted by the Western Cape High Court. Photo from an appendix in court papers.

Court halts further work on luxury Stellenbosch mountain estate

John Yeld 23 Apr 2025

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

23 Apr 2025

Key appointment of Vicus Burger to drive SAIW into the digital future

Key appointment of Vicus Burger to drive SAIW into the digital future

23 Apr 2025

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

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How FSDAi is unlocking £31m Nigerian pension capital for sustainable infrastructure

22 Apr 2025

Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

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Minister Simmers celebrates Bellville's latest housing milestone as demand soars

21 Apr 2025

Source: Theewaterskloof Municipality. Theewaterskloof Dam.

"Cape Town’s water recycling project should not be privatised"

17 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Boxwood Property COO, Sarah Divaris.

Cape Town inner city development opportunity lies in regeneration

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Smart city infrastructure gets a boost with FNB's new toll solution

16 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Despite substantial public investment in the refurbishment of 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane, the facility remains incomplete — a consequence of persistent maladministration and alleged corruption.

Corruption and neglect: Why South Africa's premier military hospital is still incomplete

16 Apr 2025

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Cape Town, the global city: What lessons can we learn as a country?

Mike Abel 15 Apr 2025

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South Africa arrests 240 in construction mafia crackdown

15 Apr 2025

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South Africa braces for post-Agoa era as tariffs hit exporters

14 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. CyBe Construction & Contec Australia.

Building the future: Australia's first 3D printed house stands tall

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Home dialysis: The affordable solution for kidney patients in remote areas

10 Apr 2025

Source: GCIS. Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.

Port St Johns on path to economic revival with new harbour development plan

10 Apr 2025

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Italy's Eni to invest $26bn in North Africa over next four years, CEO says

Francesca Landini 9 Apr 2025

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Africa Finance Corporation hits record $1bn revenue with landmark projects

9 Apr 2025

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Leveraging technology: A new hope for South African municipalities drowning in debt

9 Apr 2025

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Updated carbon tax framework and its impact on high-emission industries

9 Apr 2025

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From mining to metros: How ventilation technology is advancing South Africa's tunnels

Marle Hooman 8 Apr 2025

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Hundreds at risk of flooding as Vaal Dam surpasses safe water levels

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2025 Budget revealed: 61% allocated to social needs, says Ramaphosa

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African Mining Week: Role of infrastructure to unlock mining potential

25 Apr 2025

Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk's Starlink

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk's Starlink

15 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

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