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 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:21:17 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digital-twins-the-key-to-faster-smarter-infrastructure-projects-064335a Large infrastructure projects have long been associated with cost overruns and delays. Across the globe, major developments such as transport corridors, water-treatment facilities and smart-city infrastructure frequently exceed budgets and miss delivery deadlines. 1-269097 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-injects-r123bn-to-tackle-water-crisis-and-boost-infrastructure-286217a Government is stepping up efforts to tackle South Africa’s deepening water and sanitation challenges, with the Department of Water and Sanitation allocating R12.3bn in infrastructure grants to municipalities this financial year. 1-269170 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-development-bank-approves-up-to-1bn-loan-for-south-africa-urban-infrastructure-286207a The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a loan of up to $1bn for South Africa to upgrade its urban infrastructure in eight metropolitan municipalities, the lender backed by the Brics group of emerging economies said. 1-269140 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fresh-design-flexibility-opens-doors-for-site-specific-playgrounds-408489a Creating distinctive, site-specific playgrounds often requires balancing creative ambition with practical considerations such as safety, testing and cost. Lappset’s Prime playground collection, launched in November 2025, aims to make that process easier through its Smart Modularity approach. 1-269105 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/data-centre-growth-set-to-trigger-massive-demand-for-aluminium-and-copper-842153a The global data-centre boom is set to drive far greater demand for base metals than previously thought, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. 1-269059 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-gautengs-slowdown-exposes-south-africas-one-engine-growth-risk-953204a Economic and political boundaries often do not align, leading to a skewed focus when addressing South Africa’s growth challenges. 1-269024 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-bulk-water-infrastructure-aims-to-stabilise-supply-for-durban-residents-064305a The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is advancing a series of major water-infrastructure projects worth more than R12bn as it works to strengthen water security, improve service delivery and stabilise supply across the city. 1-269017 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tshabalala-endorses-dangote-vision-for-continental-expansion-734572a Standard Bank group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of Dangote Industries, pledging backing for the planned listing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and future expansion projects across Africa. 1-268912 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/infrastructure-delivery-gap-remains-key-challenge-for-south-africa-845003a South Africa's ability to convert infrastructure plans into completed projects remains one of the country's biggest economic challenges, with funding constraints, execution delays and capacity limitations continuing to affect development across transport, logistics, water and urban infrastructure. 1-268839 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/equinix-faces-challenge-to-cape-town-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns-289357a A plan by US-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental impact, a formal objection lodged with city planners showed. 1-268790 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa