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Source: GroundUp/Lubabalo Ngcukana. The 11-storey Botha Sigcau building in Mthatha caught fire on Tuesday night.

Eastern Cape government hub gutted by fireLubabalo Ngcukana

Source: Growthpoint. Artist's rendition.

Boogertman + Partners to lead multi-billion-rand Cape Winelands Airport transformation

Part of a wall at Rivoni School for the Blind’s new campus that has collapsed. The school was originally meant to be completed by June 2024. Photos: Thembi Siaga / GroundUp

R198m school for the blind incomplete and left to ruinThembi Siaga

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Boogertman + Partners to lead multi-billion-rand Cape Winelands Airport transformation

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Bakwena ramps up N1 and N4 safety as Easter travel volumes rise

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A R7bn dam but no tap water for local villagers in Lesotho

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Land reform must be a priority in 2026, says Vumelana Advisory Fund

Land reform must be a priority in 2026, says Vumelana Advisory Fund

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19 Feb 2026

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Pay twice or get it right: A call for quality in SA's construction

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Advancing safety, compliance and wellbeing in the built environment at A-OSH Expo 2026

Advancing safety, compliance and wellbeing in the built environment at A-OSH Expo 2026

A-OSH EXPO 17 Feb 2026

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#Sona2026: How infrastructure and SME support aim to transform South Africa's economic landscape

16 Feb 2026

The billboards are replenished every time someone takes one down. Source: AfriSam.

AfriSam and Promise use billboards to build homes

13 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. The Telkom Training Centre in Clayville East, Olifantsfontein, which will go under the hammer through the auction house this month.

Old buildings, new opportunities: Gauteng's adaptive reuse sparks new growth

12 Feb 2026

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Bakwena upgrades N1 corridor with R27m road rehabilitation

12 Feb 2026

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O.R. Tambo’s multi-billion upgrade: Elevating South Africa’s passenger gateway

11 Feb 2026

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End of an era: Barloworld delisted after R23bn Saudi acquisition

11 Feb 2026

Lili Nupen, co-founder and Director - Mining, Environmental & Energy Law - NSDV

#BizTrends2026 | NSDV's Lili Nupen & Robin van Wyk: The new rules shaping mining, energy, environment and construction

Lili Nupen and Robin van Wyk 10 Feb 2026

A tourist rides a beach buggy in Wadi Billi, at El-Gouna near the Red Sea, Egypt, 14 November 2018. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Egypt plans $1bn Red Sea marina, hotel development

Ahmed Elimam, Momen Saeed Atallah and Alexander Dziadosz 10 Feb 2026

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R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo

9 Feb 2026

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#BizTrends2026 | Hyprop's Wayne Abegglen: Digital fatigue driving demand for new retail experiences

Wayne Abegglen 6 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Gimco’s fifth Century City office investment underscores its commitment to quality and excellence in property management.

Canal Plaza set to redefine green workspace in Cape Town's Century City

6 Feb 2026

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

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

5 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Barto van der Merwe, managing director of Renishaw Property Developments.

A groundbreaking year ahead: Renishaw Coastal Precinct plans eco-friendly developments for 2026

5 Feb 2026

Saint-Gobain invests over R500m in new Ekurhuleni manufacturing plant

Saint-Gobain invests over R500m in new Ekurhuleni manufacturing plant

4 Feb 2026

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

3 Feb 2026

Xneelo begins build on second Gauteng data centre

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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New independent school breaks ground in KZN

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

A general view shows ArcelorMittal South Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image credit: Reuters/Sumaya Hisham

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

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A tourist rides a beach buggy in Wadi Billi, at El-Gouna near the Red Sea, Egypt, 14 November 2018. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

Egypt plans $1bn Red Sea marina, hotel development

Ahmed Elimam, Momen Saeed Atallah and Alexander Dziadosz 10 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. The design team at the groundbreaking ceremony: Simon Herd and Alex Sagwe, Mace YMR; Justin Orina, Airtel; Rob Woffenden, FBW; Harry Eddy, Mace YMR and Mohamed Elsayed, Meinhardt.

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Google backs SA with new cable hub and funding

Google backs SA with new cable hub and funding

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Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

John Mukum Mbaku 12 Sep 2025

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