https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/604.html South Africa news 15 Infrastructure & Utilities news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/604.html en-us Sat, 16 May 2026 20:03:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/secure-token-systems-bridge-gap-between-legacy-and-smart-grids-289287a Utilities modernising metering infrastructure should avoid viewing legacy prepayment systems and smart metering platforms as competing technologies, industry experts said during a recent ESI Africa webinar hosted in partnership with STS Association and DLMS User Association. 1-268160 Fri, 15 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-disruption-to-opportunity-africas-path-through-global-uncertainty-623661a A turbulent start to the year has seen global shocks and geopolitical tensions reshape trade routes, disrupt supply chains and tighten financial conditions worldwide. 1-268111 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cg-waste-data-digitises-africas-construction-waste-lifecycle-with-ai-623931a CG Waste Data has launched Africa’s first unified smart waste infrastructure platform, aimed at transforming the construction industry through AI-driven waste management and circular economy solutions. 1-268051 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/public-gets-three-more-weeks-to-comment-on-eskom-nuclear-site-but-critics-say-its-not-enough-170966a Eskom has extended the public comment period on its new nuclear site scoping report by three weeks to 25 May, after intense public interest. But participants at a virtual meeting said even this was inadequate given the volume of documentation. Critics also raised concern that Eskom has not yet determined the technology, funding model, or cost of the proposed plant, with one participant asking how an environmental impact assessment can be done without these specifics. 1-267988 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kouga-dam-withstands-flood-pressure-amid-rising-water-levels-170996a The Department of Water and Sanitation has moved to reassure communities that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding 120% after heavy rainfall in the catchment area. 1-267948 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-r28bn-private-investment-that-unlocking-sas-struggling-rail-logistics-sector-514360a South Africa’s freight rail sector is set for renewed private-sector participation as African Rail Co. (ARC), a closely held UAE-based rail logistics company, plans to raise around $170m (approximately R2.8bn) to acquire locomotives and wagons for operations on key national and regional routes. 1-267926 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-opens-cape-town-liquid-bulk-terminal-bid-403289a The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint a private operator for a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town under a 25-year concession. 1-267905 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beitbridge-fence-ruling-exposes-procurement-failures-069215a A landmark court outcome has reinforced the risks of weak procurement practices in public-infrastructure delivery, following the final dismissal of appeals linked to the controversial Beitbridge border fence project. 1-267827 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-a-data-centre-boom-pushing-cape-towns-grid-to-breaking-point-170246a A surge in large-scale data centre developments is set to reshape Cape Town’s infrastructure landscape, placing growing pressure on electricity supply, water resources and urban-planning systems. 1-267798 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-secures-r58bn-loan-to-support-freight-decarbonisation-625751a Transnet has secured a €300m (about R5.8bn) loan from Agence française de développement (AFD) to support efforts to decarbonise South Africa’s freight sector and improve operational efficiency. 1-267771 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa