https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/701.html South Africa news 15 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/701.html en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:35:25 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolies-supplies-sa-schools-with-reliable-water-access-as-el-nino-approaches-747802a Retail group Woolworths has provided 20 schools across four of South Africa’s largest provinces — Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, and North West — with reliable access to water ahead of the dry El Niño summer. 1-272792 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r200bn-infrastructure-pipeline-must-unlock-youth-employment-414509a The Finance Minister’s confirmation in his 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that South Africa’s public finances are stabilising is encouraging, particularly the continued commitment to infrastructure investment. However, with the economic growth forecast lowered from 1.6% to 1.2% for 2026, the priority must be translating this investment into meaningful employment opportunities for young South Africans. 1-272765 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/backed-by-shoprite-and-primedia-izinga-assist-keeps-sas-npos-trustworthy-747812a “Trust is the currency of philanthropy,” say the iZinga Assist founders, Derek Lubner and Henk Swanepoel. With 289,852 non-profit organisations (NPOs) registered with the Department of Social Development (DSD), according to 2025 data from the Trialogue Knowledge Hub, the duo built the platform to help ensure trust and transparency between donors and the sector. 1-272702 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kfc-add-hope-and-sas-brightest-young-minds-tackle-the-hunger-crisis-636071a Some of South Africa’s brightest young minds shared innovative solutions with KFC Add Hope during its Biggest Hunger Hack last year. Now, on World Food Day, the corporate feeding programme shares how it is working with its partners to tackle the country’s hunger crisis, one meal at a time. 1-272621 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stop-guessing-what-your-washrooms-could-save-303868a Propelair’s free site survey replaces water and cost savings assumptions with accurate calculations. 1-272593 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hm-adidas-join-coalition-to-improve-post-consumer-textile-flows-858733a The Or Foundation estimates that Kantamanto Market, one of the world’s largest second-hand clothing markets, recirculates 25 million garments each month. To address the post-consumer textile flows at that scale, the foundation launched the Apparel Recovery Coalition (ARC) there, in partnership with Adidas, H&M Group, Inditex (Zara’s owner), and Danish fashion company Bestseller. 1-272489 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-communities-across-sa-benefit-from-r1023m-in-economic-opportunities-created-by-growthpoint-525490a Responsible approach to property investment and development delivers measurable local economic benefits 1-272406 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nedbank-to-boost-20-sustainable-fashion-smes-through-new-accelerator-525210a As part of its Green Economy Social Impact Strategy, Nedbank has launched The Nedbank Fashion Accelerator to support sustainable fashion and design in South Africa. The accelerator will support high-potential, sustainable, and conscious businesses across the fashion and related sectors. 1-272366 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-cannot-afford-to-mistake-stagnation-for-stability-181856a South Africa is not short of opinions about where the country is going. What we often lack is a shared, evidence-based picture strong enough to withstand the noise and anxiety of the daily news cycle. 1-272308 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/life-in-plastic-its-fantastic-tuffy-campaign-gives-plastic-bottle-tops-a-second-life-181736a A new campaign running in supermarkets across South Africa is giving plastic a new reason to shine. 1-272238 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology South Africa