A boom in deep seaport construction across different parts of Africa is not sufficient and will not, on its own, drive the continent’s economic …
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British power developer Gridworks recently signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Uganda to begin construction on the Amari Project, widely regarded as …
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Engen is proud to announce the graduation of 21 newly qualified artisans who have successfully completed an intensive three-year apprenticeship programme aimed at tackling …
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EducationGeneral
Chemical engineering students urged to apply for the Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme
by Johan JonckFinal-year BSc/BEng Chemical Engineering students and recent graduates have until 12 June 2026 to apply for the 2027-2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme, an …
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EducationGeneral
Building the next generation of municipal engineers is key to solving South Africa’s infrastructure crisis
by netstedDiscussions about South Africa’s infrastructure challenges usually focus on failing water systems, deteriorating roads, unreliable electricity supply and mounting maintenance backlogs. Less often discussed …
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Case StudyGeneralLegal / Labour / Finance
Escalating infrastructure failures raise insurance and liability exposure
by Johan JonckResidents across South Africa face chronic infrastructure failures. Flooding, exposed sewer lines, collapsing riverbanks and stormwater mismanagement are increasingly common. When residents approach their …
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EducationEmploymentGeneralTraining
Artisans empowered through the award-winning Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme
by Johan JonckThe Department of Roads and Public Works is proud to welcome 30 young apprentices to the award-winning Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme, a transformative initiative …
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GeneralLegal / Labour / Finance
Remediation fails when we treat contaminated land as only a technical problem
by Johan JonckContaminated land is rarely a contained technical problem. A site may have a defined boundary on a map, but its risks can change as …
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ConstructionGeneral
The 134-year-old South African company is spending R3 billion to build a world-class facility
by netstedPCC is making progress on its “best-in-class” state-of-the-art cement plant in the Western Cape, called RK3, which is estimated to cost R3.1 billion. This …
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ConstructionGeneralRoad ConstructionSpecial Areas
Gravel road upgrade project steadily reshaping the local landscape in Primrose Zone 9
by Johan JonckIn Pimville Zone 9, the gravel road upgrade project is steadily reshaping the local landscape – turning dust into durable surfaced roads, and improving …
