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Kumba Iron Ore forecasts 23% profit rise driven by market gains

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Saint-Gobain invests over R500m in new Ekurhuleni manufacturing plant

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Source: Supplied. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) announces its role as co-financial adviser on the successful issuance of the inaugural tranche of bonds under the Federal Government of Nigeria’s Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme.

Africa Finance Corporation: Nigeria launches ₦501bn bond to transform its power sector

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Xneelo begins build on second Gauteng data centre

3 Feb 2026

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Wind farm contractors in South Africa face mounting pressure — here’s why

2 Feb 2026

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30 Jan 2026

Nersa approves Eskom's tariff reduction for ferrochrome makers

Nersa approves Eskom's tariff reduction for ferrochrome makers

29 Jan 2026

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Why is UCT’s Jagger Library still boarded up?

Matthew Hirsch 29 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Chris Campbell is the CESA chief executive officer.

#BizTrends2026 | CESA's Chris Campbell: Reigniting progress in SA's infrastructure journey

Chris Campbell 29 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Galvanised rebar in place before the concrete pour.

Hot dip galvanised wire: The unsung hero behind Africa's infrastructure boom

23 Jan 2026

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From Siberia to Sahara: Rosatom’s new inverter conquers extreme solar climates

22 Jan 2026

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ArcelorMittal South Africa shares climb on promising IDC talks

22 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Engineering Group's new chief executive officer, Tony Igboamalu.

Osmotic Engineering Group's leadership change targets global infrastructure influence

21 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Priced at R8.75m through Pam Golding Properties, this opulent designer home in Gonubie in East London includes a kitchen fit for a chef with Siemens appliances and a glass and gas hob, spacious and airy lounge with grand wooden sliding doors that open to the balcony with views of the Indian Ocean. A jacuzzi in the double-volume reception room leads to an entertainment room. The expansive layout on multiple levels includes five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, study, sunroom, hobby room, and spacious home theatre room. A low-maintenance garden with indigenous trees frames the property, while the covered patio with built-in braai and swimming pool offers relaxation.

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Waterfall City holds its crown as Africa’s leading Masterplan project

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The secret weapon against corrosion: zinc-rich paint technology

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Luigi D’Amico 16 Jan 2026

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AfDB looks to boost ties to Arab funders to plug development finance gap

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Just Property's Paul Stevens: An investor's guide to stress-free renovations

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Flawed testing processes threaten South Africa's water quality

Robert Erasmus 15 Jan 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | TPN Credit Bureau's Waldo Marcus: Resilience over expansion wins the day

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Source: Matthew Hirsch/GroundUp.The Salt River Market site, where social housing is planned.

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Ethiopia starts $12.5bn airport project

12 Jan 2026

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City of Cape Town must rebuild homes, demand protesters

Vincent Lali 9 Jan 2026

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R449m student housing project to boost KZN economy

8 Jan 2026

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Glencore-backed water project to double supply capacity for communities near Rhovan Mine

8 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied / Angel Mokgokolo. Angel Mokgokolo, a third-year education student, founded Maukq & Company to bridge South African classrooms with real-world engineering. By converting mining rehabilitation and water projects into CAPS-aligned "living lessons," she equips Grade 7-9 learners with practical STEM resources.

From chalkboard to construction sites: Angel Mokgokolo is building South Africa’s STEM future

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