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Construction SMEs need faster funding to unlock South Africa's infrastructure boom

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Social Finance First: Standard Bank pioneers $29m Helios Towers facility

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Good news for 2,600 jobs as Murray & Roberts mining unit sold for R1.27bn

29 Jun 2026

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30 June shutdown: Construction sites must act now

29 Jun 2026

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Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time

Glen Robbins 29 Jun 2026

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Massive boost for Cape Town CBD — developers unveil R650m plan for Upper Long Street

26 Jun 2026

PG Bison commissions new MFB press at Ugie, strengthening supply across Africa

PG Bison commissions new MFB press at Ugie, strengthening supply across Africa

PG Bison 24 Jun 2026

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Digital twins: the key to faster, smarter infrastructure projects

Johan Potgieter 23 Jun 2026

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GrandWest expansion gathers pace with new 22,000m² mall set for 2027 opening

22 Jun 2026

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Architects across Africa invited to shape UCT's Nelson Mandela legacy project

22 Jun 2026

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Government injects R12.3bn to tackle water crisis and boost infrastructure

19 Jun 2026

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New Development Bank approves up to $1bn loan for South Africa urban infrastructure

18 Jun 2026

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Fresh design flexibility opens doors for site-specific playgrounds

18 Jun 2026

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Nigeria, Niger and Algeria push ahead with 4,128km gas export corridor to Europe

17 Jun 2026

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Data-centre growth set to trigger massive demand for aluminium and copper

17 Jun 2026

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Why Gauteng’s slowdown exposes South Africa’s one-engine growth risk

John Loos 15 Jun 2026

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Building with confidence: How LiDAR reduces risk across a project’s lifecycle

15 Jun 2026

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The advice gap: why young South Africans stopped asking professionals what to do

Pedri Reyneke 15 Jun 2026

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New bulk water infrastructure aims to stabilise supply for Durban residents

12 Jun 2026

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Hundreds of families face eviction from “hijacked” social housing estate

Kimberly Mutandiro 11 Jun 2026

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Coatings For Africa 2026 set to spotlight growth, innovation and sustainability in Sandton

10 Jun 2026

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Tshabalala endorses Dangote vision for continental expansion

10 Jun 2026

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PPC's 'Awaken the Giant' strategy delivers step-change in financial performance

9 Jun 2026

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Growthpoint Properties bond issue attracts strong support from 26 investors

8 Jun 2026

Infrastructure delivery gap remains key challenge for South Africa

Infrastructure delivery gap remains key challenge for South Africa

8 Jun 2026

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eThekwini clarifies role in flood-relief housing fraud allegations

5 Jun 2026

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Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

5 Jun 2026

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Debt turning point reached as South Africa maintains fiscal discipline

4 Jun 2026

Winde praises innovative Citrusdal bridge for defying 200-year flood

Winde praises innovative Citrusdal bridge for defying 200-year flood

Cape Chamber 4 Jun 2026

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CEOs: Brace for power-price whiplash—your 2026 play

Minal Patel 3 Jun 2026

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Ramaphosa: R1tn build starts now—but oil shock threatens costs

3 Jun 2026

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Fire safety shouldn’t be reactive: Protect your people and assets early

3 Jun 2026

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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.

Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City

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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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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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