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Five Cape Town buildings now run on pooled renewables — is yours next?

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Lesotho explores R5bn floating solar project on its highland reservoirsSechaba Mokhethi

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Western Cape outage shock: Are you in the 16% still without power?

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Africa’s builders get a resilience wake-up: 51% see higher value now

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Eskom grants Samancor and Glencore 29% electricity price cut

Eskom grants Samancor and Glencore 29% electricity price cut

27 Feb 2026

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Cape Town's waste strategy wins global award

27 Feb 2026

How the lack of enforcement impacts the National Budget

How the lack of enforcement impacts the National Budget

SAICA 27 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Citadel chief economist, Maarten Ackerman.

#Budget2026: Tax relief and infrastructure spending take centre stage

26 Feb 2026

Why facilities management is critical to smart buildings and safer operations

Why facilities management is critical to smart buildings and safer operations

Facilities Management Expo 24 Feb 2026

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R20bn Granger Bay expansion: Public invited to weigh in

23 Feb 2026

Cape Town Airport announces R10bn upgrade to boost capacity, tourism

Cape Town Airport announces R10bn upgrade to boost capacity, tourism

23 Feb 2026

Source: Sechaba Mokhethi/GroundUp.

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

Sechaba Mokhethi 20 Feb 2026

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

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

20 Feb 2026

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Safeguard your home investments: avoiding retrofit pitfalls

19 Feb 2026

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

18 Feb 2026

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

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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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31 Dec 2025

Google backs SA with new cable hub and funding

Google backs SA with new cable hub and funding

18 Sep 2025

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