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Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

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Plentify and Deye lay foundation for Africa’s largest residential virtual power plant

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Gauteng’s R553 upgrade nears completion as roadworks enter final phase

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Johannesburg, other municipalities face funding freeze over high spendingKopano Gumbi

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Plentify and Deye lay foundation for Africa’s largest residential virtual power plant

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Gauteng’s R553 upgrade nears completion as roadworks enter final phase

10 Jul 2026

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

Sechaba Mokhethi 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

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

16 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

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R24m bridge set to transform access in Engcobo

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

Chris Campbell 29 Jan 2026

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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

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.

Why families and investors are flocking to East London’s coastal heaven

21 Jan 2026

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

Duncan Miriri 15 Jan 2026

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Flawed testing processes threaten South Africa's water quality

Robert Erasmus 15 Jan 2026

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Johannesburg's reservoirs back in action post-maintenance shutdown

12 Jan 2026

Ethiopia starts $12.5bn airport project

Ethiopia starts $12.5bn airport project

12 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

7 Jan 2026

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Vandals delay urgent Khayelitsha sewerage maintenance

Vincent Lali 6 Jan 2026

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R80m overhaul of Brits water plant aims to enhance supply

23 Dec 2025

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Reserve Bank's radical move: A unified ATM network in SA

18 Dec 2025

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After the shelter: Cape Town’s urgent need to house homeless people

Matthew Hirsch 18 Dec 2025

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No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina

17 Dec 2025

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#BestofBiz 2025: Construction & Engineering

17 Dec 2025

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Waco Group appoints new MDs for SGB-Cape and SkyJacks

15 Dec 2025

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Remote monitoring transforms South Africa's water crisis management

10 Dec 2025

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Absa leads charge in launch of R11.8bn infrastructure bond

10 Dec 2025

Standing strong together: Why protecting your workers matters more than ever

Standing strong together: Why protecting your workers matters more than ever

Simply Financial Services 9 Dec 2025

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