DBSA Disburses R4,5 Billion in Loans to South African Metros
The Development Bank of Southern Africa has announced the financing of a R3 billion loan to City of Johannesburg and R1.5 billion to City of Tshwane.
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EFFICIENCY A KEY DRIVER IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Demanding economic conditions – aggravated by stoppages caused by the Covid-19 pandemic – have highlighted the value of environmental stewardship […]
Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa
The President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa convened the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) on Tuesday 23 […]
Webinar: Smart Construction & Infra Asset Management
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo have partnered with Drone Con for the third episode of the Decade of the Drone […]
‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ AND OTHER COVID-19 OPTIONS
Employers must understand that the Covid-19 and the national lockdown has not suspended employment rights, warns Grant Nirenstein, director at […]
Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge in Africa resumes construction under level 4
Destined to be the longest cable-stayed bridge in Africa according to www.highestbridges.com, the Msikaba Bridge is being constructed by Concor […]
Getting back before it’s too late
The construction industry needs to get back into action, not just for economic reasons but for the health and well-being of the country.
WORLD BANK TO SPEND $350M ON INFRASTRUCTURE IN EIGHT UGANDA TOWNS
The World Bank is set to release $350 million to help boost infrastructure development in eight more municipalities across the […]
PPPS COULD HELP AILING MUNICIPAL WATER SECTOR – NBI
A series of public–private partnerships (PPPs) with municipalities could help ailing local water and sanitation departments (WSDs), many of which face challenges […]
UNION CONCERNED BY MUNICIPALITIES’ FAILURE TO SPEND INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS
The Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) on Thursday said it is concerned by reports that municipalities are failing […]
Saice calls for infrastructure review following Hoërskool Driekhoek incident
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) has expressed its support for an immediate full review of school buildings […]
Nigeria to inject US $274.6m Sukuk bond into road construction
The Federal government of Nigeria is set to use US $274.6m Sukuk bond to construct 642.69 km of roads across in the […]
Chinese funded infrastructure projects in Egypt have passed the US $7bn mark
Egypt has benefited to the tune of over US $7bn in infrastructure projects so far implemented by Chinese companies in […]
R200 billion earmarked for infrastructure development in KwaZulu-Natal
The KZN Construction Expo will be taking place at Durban Exhibition Centre in Durban from 20 to 21 February 2019. […]
Supporting infrastructure for Stiegler’s project nears completion
Construction works on supporting infrastructure for the proposed 2100MW Stiegler’s Gorge hydroelectric in Tanzania nears completion. This will signify the beginning […]
Infrastructure at heart of reprioritised, stimulus-aligned expenditure plan
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has confirmed that expenditure worth R32.4-billion will be reprioritised over the coming three years in line with government’s […]
Infrastructure Specialist Group sells Ocon Brick
The Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG) has announced the sale of clay brick manufacturer Ocon Brick to Willem Pienaar and his […]
Creecy concerned about lack of infrastructure spending
Gauteng Finance MEC Barbara Creecyon Thursday raised her concerns about the negative impact on the quality of public facilities and job creation caused […]
KZN infrastructure expenditure to exceed R200bn
The KwaZulu-Natal government is rolling out a massive infrastructure programme which will change the face of the province for many […]
CEMEX to supply cement to major Egyptian infrastructure projects
Mexico-based building materials multinational, CEMEX, is to supply around 0.76 million t of cement, as well as 0.5 million m3 […]
Monitoring infrastructure development through drone tech
The construction process of building schools, clinics or libraries will be monitored by the use of a drone, thanks to […]
World Bank grants Kenya $1bn loan for infrastructure projects
The World Bank said on Thursday it had given Kenya a $1-billion concessional loan for energy, transport and waterinfrastructureprojects in poorer regions in its north and northeast. […]
Infrastructure development a key driver of South African economy
Infrastructure development is a key driver of South Africa’s growth prospects, with rail and water infrastructure focal areas.
Hammerhead benefits in replacing Gauteng’s ageing pipelines
Ageing water infrastructure in cities throughout Gauteng is leading to a loss of millions of litres of potable water, while sewerage leaks silently contaminate […]
‘Massive’ infrastructure spending needed in Africa, says report
Economic growth in Africa picked up steam last year and is set to accelerate strongly in 2018, but “massive investments” […]
2018 brings new construction business opportunities to KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is realising it’s vision to become a prosperous province and a gateway to Africa and the world.
Tourism potential spurs new construction opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal
Durban is currently scoring top marks when it comes to providing attractive infrastructure and boasts the lowest transportation costs per province in South Africa.
Zimbabwe: Govt sets aside $139m for infrastructure
Government has set aside a cumulative budget of $139 million for rail, road and air projects to improve and rehabilitate […]
Mokonyane urges business community to invest in water infrastructure
South African minister of water and sanitation, Nomvula Mokonyane, on Tuesday urged the business community to invest in the country’s water security in a bid to prevent the collapse […]
Kenya set to build coast-to-centre highway to boost Africa trade
Kenya on Wednesday signed a $620-million agreement to build a 530 km highway from its east coast to the centre of the country, […]
Take your place and meet KZN’s construction’s finest
eThekwini Municipality has set aside R576 million to repair infrastructure damaged by the mega storm which swept through the province earlier […]
New Discovery head office certified green
The new Discovery global headquarters in Sandton Central has become the largest new build project to receive a 5 Star Green Star
CSIR seeking to develop new methods to improve local infrastructure production
The CSIR continues to research innovations and initiatives to transform the local construction industry said CSIR Principal Researcher Llewellyn van Wyk at […]
Aspasa sustainability
Ethically obtained aggregates key to sustainability Green building cannot truly be sustainable unless the aggregates used in these construction projects […]
China to build US$5.8 Billion Hydropower plant in Nigeria
The government of Nigeria has announced the award of a $5.8 billion contract to build the largest power plant in the country. […]
The must attend building and construction show
Now in its 5th year, the Cape Construction Expo has become the Must Attend building and construction show for the Western Cape’s built environment industry.
Infrastructure deficit shaves 40% off Africa’s competitiveness
Africa’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure deficit is not only severely hampering seamless regional integration, industrialisation and efficiencies, but is also detrimental to the overarching competitiveness of the emerging continent.
New Brics bank plans $1.5bn lending for South African projects
The New Development Bank (NDB) set up by the Brics group of emerging economies plans to lend $1.5-billion to South Africa for infrastructure projects over the next eighteen months.
Zuma: Brics Bank will promote sustainable development
Zuma presided over the official launch of the bank’s Sandton branch. President Jacob Zuma has described the opening the Brics Bank as a […]
Aurecon appoints MD for Infrastructure, subject matter expertise to contribute to global portfolio
Global engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Aurecon has appointed Ben Stapleton as MD of Infrastructure. “The appointment reflects Aurecon’s commitment to providing user-focused, innovative solutions to government and private sector clients […]
‘Disruption’ challenged at the 2017 SAPOA Convention
The 2017 SAPOA Convention & Property Exhibition that took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre was a huge […]
Inyatsi targets market prominence, business excellence
As infrastructure construction specialist Inyatsi Group Holdings undergoes an internal revamp and succession drive, new acting CEO Tommy Strydom is confident of the future of the company […]
Gauteng should lead the way in South Africa’s economic recovery – Makhura
With South Africa finding itself in a technical recession shrouded by sovereign downgrades, Gauteng, as the country’s economic engine, needs to step […]
Gauteng faces R1.6tr infrastructure funding shortfall
Gauteng needs R1.8-trillion over the next 15 years to deliver the infrastructure required to support the economic development of South Africa’s economic […]
‘Durban’s best kept secret’ honoured for technical excellence
Engineering and project management consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa was awarded the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) Durban branch’s prestigious technical excellence award last month for […]
Changamwe-Mariakani dual carriageway project launched
President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned the construction of the long-awaited 11.3-km Changamwe-Mariakani dual carriageway to ease congestion on the busy […]
Highlights from the must attend show for the built environment
Now in its 5th year, the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo has truly become the Must Attend Show for the Built Environment professional.
Motheo rehabilitates Blockhouse 1-Stop access ramps on R59
The Motheo Construction Group has completed a project to rehabilitate the access ramps to the Blockhouse 1-Stop (North and South) […]
Investment in correct infrastructure is key to economic growth
“Think big but act small in the early stages,” said Arup director Damane Hlalele at the Captains of Construction and […]
CSA announces extensive stadia infrastructure upgrade project
In the wake of the recently announced new T20 Global League,Cricket South Africa (CSA) has earmarked more than R350 million to […]
Protection and recovery in infrastructure spend to determine fate of revived Highveld mill
The newly reopened heavy structural mill (HSM) at Highveld Steel, in Mpumalanga, is expected to ramp up to its 18 000 […]
Johannesburg needs clear infrastructure delivery plan to attract investment
To examine challenges posed by, and find possible solutions to, Africa’s urban infrastructure deficit as a result of rapid urban growth, international law firm Pinsent Masons has launched […]
CESA celebrates a decade in unearthing future engineers
To promote engineering as a career of choice, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and its Young Professionals Forum (YPF) has […]
Hospital roof collapse caused by overloading
An investigation report received by the Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, shows that the roof over the entrance foyer […]
How China dwarfs all others in investing in Africa
The number of African projects financed by Chinese money doubled between 2015 and 2016, and China became the single largest […]
New-look procurement rules: possible transformation game changer
Engineering News – Major reform of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) regulations, which came into effect last month, […]
Gauteng ploughs billions into infrastructure
The Gauteng Provincial Government will over the next three years invest more than R44 billion in infrastructure development, while provincial […]
$100-million loan for African infrastructure spending
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Agence Française de Développe-ment (AFD) in March signed a $100-million loan agreement […]
Partnerships critical to unlock infrastructure bottlenecks
Public Works Minister Nathi Nhleko says public private sector partnerships are critical to unlock infrastructure bottlenecks, as well as creating […]
Zimbabwe bank sets aside US$30m for housing development
Zimbabwe bank-Infrastructure Development Bank (IDBZ) has set aside $30m to cater for housing development across the country. Last year, their request […]
Tshwane focused on infrastructure expansion
The Tshwane municipality has allocated R1.3-billion to maintain and repair infrastructure, which will be the backbone of Tshwane’s developmental agenda. At a post-budget media briefing, […]
Southern Palace’s vision for M&R infrastructure unit
The newly black-owned construction company conceived from a R314-million sale agreement between engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts (M&R) and black-empowered Southern Palace Group aims to build on […]
Public Works looks to labour intensive measures to create jobs
Public Works Minister Nathi Nhleko, delivering his departmental Policy Statement and Budget Vote Speech, said: “The focused outcomes of infrastructure […]
Higher education dept to invest R6.9bn in infrastructure in 2017/18
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) will invest R6.9-billion on major new infrastructure developments at local universities and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in […]
African Export Import Bank to invest up to $500m in Gambia
The African Export Import Bank(Afreximbank) will invest up to $500-million in Gambia, its president said, an economic boost to the impoverished […]
Motheo repairs grain silos at East London port
Motheo Infrastructure Contractors is carrying out repair work at the grain silos at the Port of East London for Transnet […]
Junk status to increase nonpayment in construction industry
The already high risk of non-payment in the local construction industry is set to escalate further, owing to South Africa’s recent downgrades by […]
‘Costly’ closure of Middle East business to impact on M&R earnings
JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) on Monday confirmed that it would exit the Middle East by the end of 2017 and said the “costly” […]
IDT to spend R5-bn on infrastructure development and create thousands of jobs
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) has committed to spending R5-billion during the 2017/18 financial year on development of social infrastructure […]
EU commits to assist in infrastructure delivery in Africa
The European Union (EU) is engaging with key stakeholders in Africa to ascertain the development pipeline and to identify the constraints to […]
Cape Town Mayor to open the 24th FIDICGAMA 2017 Conference
Cape Town Mayor Councillor Patricia De Lille will deliver the keynote address at the FIDICGAMA 2017 Conference to be held […]
Gauteng to spend R46-billion on infrastructure projects
The Gauteng provincial government will spend R46-billion on infrastructure over the next three years, Premier David Makhura said on Thursday. Delivering the keynote address […]
Kenya seeks to enhance slum upgrading programme
The Kenyan Government recently announced plans to speed up its long awaited slum upgrading programme. This is in a bid to improve […]
CIG uncertain about local outlook, but sees growth potential in Africa
Pan-African infrastructure group Consolidated Infrastructure Group (CIG) on Monday posted revenue growth of 29% to R2.7-billion for the six months to February 28, owing […]
Africa50 appoints CEO
The Pan-African infrastructure investment platform Africa50, which is funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), has appointed Kenyan-born Carole Wamuyu Wainaina as CEO. She will lead […]
Quarries should be treasured
In the USA the economic worth of natural aggregates has been illustrated with a study suggesting that the industry in […]
Inyatsi targets market prominence, business excellence
As infrastructureconstruction specialist Inyatsi Group Holdings undergoes an internal revamp and succession drive, new acting CEO Tommy Strydom is confident of the future of the company […]
Localisation a key ‘policy tool’ for South Africa – Davies
Localisation is an important policy tool for industrial development in South Africa and will assist in growing the economy and the manufacturing sector, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob […]
Transnet diversify further into Africa
Transnet is the largest freight logistics chain in South Africa and the custodian of ports, rail, infrastructure, pipelines and investment. […]
JSE-listed infrastructure fund seeks capital for next acquisitions
JSE-listed infrastructure investment holding company GAIA InfrastructureCapital has appetite for further funds for investments into energy, transport, as well as […]
Commission approves sale of M&R’s infrastructure and building platform
The Competition Commission has approved the sale of Murray and Roberts’ (M&R’s) infrastructure and building
Department of Human Settlements supports African Construction and Totally Concrete expo
South Africa’s National Department of Human Settlements announces its support of the 5th annual African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo that […]
Treasury seeks to establish infrastructure budgeting facility
As government moves to strengthen its budget execution and improve in-year monitoring, while also bolstering infrastructure development, National Treasury has proposed establishing a […]
Kenya: This Is the Year Nairobi Finally Welcomes Standard Gauge Rail
This will be the year of the railway – perhaps mimicking 1899, when the current railway reached Nairobi. By then, […]
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure’s 1.3 million LTI free hours on wind farm projects
Murray & Roberts Infrastructure’s Loeriesfontein Wind Farm and Khobab Wind Farm projects passed the 1.3 million LTI Free man hours milestone in January 2017, significantly up from 1 million LTI Free man hours in September 2016.
Kenya tops East Africa with mega infrastructure projects
Kenya had the highest number of mega infrastructure projects in East Africa in 2016, Deloitte has said, noting it helped the country […]
R216m for renovation of industrial parks
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has set aside R216 million for the renovation of five industrial parks. The […]
Incentive scheme creates over 30 000 jobs
Over 30 000 jobs have been created by the Business Process Services (BPS) Incentive Scheme since its inception in 2011, the […]
New Green Building benchmarks for Waterfall
Two new green buildings have recently been developed in Waterfall, both setting new benchmarks for sustainable development in the area. […]
New financing models needed for infrastructure
Global leaders and representatives of Canada, France, Switzerland, China, South Africa and the US on Tuesday, questioned the ability of public sectors across the globe to develop proper infrastructure ecosystems.
Ethiopia Parliament approves China loan agreements for infrastructure
Ethiopia’s parliament on Tuesday approved three loan agreements worth over US$380 million made with the Chinese government and the Export-Import Bank of China to finance major infrastructure constructions in Ethiopia.
Kenya: Savannah cement bets on infrastructure to protect market share
Savannah Cement is betting on local and regional projects to protect its market share from increased competition.
Unique opportunities at the KZN Smart Buildings & Infrastructure Summit
Urbanisation is irreversible. South Africa’s population is urbanised at a rate of 60% to 64%. With infrastructure demands in most […]
‘SA economy situation increases pressure on engineering firms’
South Africa’s struggling economy has increased the pressure on engineering firms to underbid on larger projects, says Arup Southern Africa leader Poya Rasekhi. This, however, often […]
South Africa accounts for the most infrastructure projects in Africa
South Africa continues to account for the most infrastructure and capital project activity in Southern Africa, at 48.2%, followed by […]
THE must attend SHOW for the built environment
Building on the success of our recent move to the new more dynamic Gallagher Convention Centre, the 2017 Totally Construction […]
Accelerate Property Fund posts distribution growth
Accelerate Property Fund reported distribution growth of 8.1% year-on-year for the six months ended September 30, translating into a distribution […]
South African govt 25th in global infrastructure owners list
According to Engineering News – Global software developer, Bentley Systems’ 2016 Infrastructure 500 list, which ranks the top owners of infrastructure worldwide from both the public […]
R100-billion infrastructure enhances safety and mobility
Engineering News – As part of the City of Johannesburg’s ten-year R100-billion investment ininfrastructure, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA)
Infrastructure investment remains a priority
In line with the National Development Plan, investment in infrastructure remains a policy priority with public-sector infrastructure investment plans totalling R987.4 billion over the medium term.
Access the entire built environment at Africa’s MEGA infrastructure show
Africa’s MEGA infrastructure show – the African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo – returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre
Second phase of GO!Durban construction begins
Construction of GO!Durban, eThekwini’s integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN), is gathering momentum with the second phase of the project under way. GO!Durban head of infrastructure roll-out Carlos Esteves […]
CESA Annual Infrastructure Indaba
Under the theme “Working towards improved delivery of infrastructure and engineering services,” Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) will be hosting its Annual Infrastructure Indaba, 7-8 November 2016 at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel, in Durban.
US$300m facility for African power, infrastructure projects announced
Standard Bank of South Africa (SBSA), US overseas development financier Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and diversified community-based financial services company Wells Fargo Bank have announced a US$300-million facility to fund power and infrastructure projects in Africa.
South Africa improves in global competitiveness rankings
South Africa has slightly improved its competitiveness score and ranking in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). The […]
Embracing and enabling Smart Buildings in Africa
The Africa Smart Buildings Summit 2016 provided key insights into emerging trends as well as the best practice approaches needed […]
‘Africa is not risky for infrastructure investment’ – Lopes
Stressing that Africa is not risky for investment in transboundary infrastructure, ECA’s Executive Secretary, Carlos Lopes, said on Monday in […]
Arup holds series of workshops on African Smart Cities
Multidisciplinary engineering consultancy Arup held the first in a series of workshops on African cities at their Johannesburg offices last week. The workshop presented recently […]
Dubai announces Jumeirah Central as the new mega-development
The latest Dubai mega-development is to be a 47 million square foot mixed – use district called Jumeirah Central with […]
Japan commits $30bn for African infrastructure development
Engineering News, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abetold African leaders on Saturday that his country will commit $30-billion in public and private […]
Global infrastructure will grow by 5% over next four years
Analysis released by global consulting firm PwC predicts that global spending on capital projects and infrastructure (CP&I) will grow by 5% a year within four years, doubling the […]
Investment by Chinese companies in Africa on the rise
According to Engineering News, despite talk that the Chinese economy was in trouble and that China’s investment in Africa had […]
“The time is ripe to invest in Africa”
The time is ripe to invest in Africa and Canadian investors should look for long-term opportunities on the continent
Nigerian construction sector to expand radically by 2020
A recent Trimetricreport has indicated that the construction industry in Nigeria is expected to expand from 2016 to 2020 with its output […]
China “must spend $1 trillion” on infrastructure over next five years
China will have to spend $1 trillion over the next five years to alleviate the environmental stress brought by the […]
$70 billion to be invested in African infrastructure development
Some $70-billion would head to African shores over the next seven years for infrastructure development as a Chinese development fund […]
Better collaboration needed for African countries on infrastructure opportunities
Infrastructure sharing can greatly assist in developing African countries and can also save billions of dollars in costs, African Union […]
Multi million-rand expansion project at Coega IDZ
According to Engineering News, Coega Development Corporation (CDC), the state-owned company for the development of 11 500 ha of industrial […]
PPC: ‘Infrastructure is crucial to Africa’s growth’
Concrete.TV interviewed one of the African Construction and Totally Concrete Gold Sponsors, PPC Cement at Africa’s largest Infrastructure showcase.
Cementing change to the infrastructure industry
As CIO of cement company PPC, Kgomotso Molefe is bringing fresh technologies to this seemingly low-tech product.
New SA construction guidelines launched
The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) recently launched a series of building guidelines that are set to make a […]
Top industry experts put the spotlight on Africa’s Infrastructural awakening
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo 2016 hosted more than 6000 participants from 25 African countries! This included Director Generals,Ministers, Cabinet […]
Ramaphosa – “Infrastructure remains key economic driver to SA”
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has presented investments in the infrastructure and ICT sectors in South Africa and Africa
African Infrastructure Leaders Discuss Innovation in Gauteng
Johannesburg, 10 May. Top-level executives and heads from Africa’s leading infrastructure and construction companies and institutions met to discuss strategies to […]
New approach needed to address African infrastructure gap
An alternative approach to infrastructure project development in Africa would be needed to address the significant infrastructure gap on the […]
Concrete.TV brings you top leaders in Africa’s Infrastructure and construction market
Concrete.TV, the official media partner to the Captains of Construction Forum will be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre on […]
Dti incentives lead to R57bn investments
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says government’s incentives have helped to leverage R57 billion in investments over the past year.
Best practices for assessing the performance of construction and concrete products
Concrete.TV recently did a skype interview with Dr. Gerhard Breitschaft, President, DIBt – Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik, Germany. He […]
eThekwini budget to prioritise infrastructure, service delivery backlogs
The bulk of eThekwini Municipality’s budget was expected to be spent on infrastructure and dealing with service delivery backlogs, municipal […]
Eni to invest €20bn euros in Africa in next four years
Italy’s Eni plans to invest about €20-billion ($22.5-billion) in Africa over the next four years, mostly in oil and gas, […]
African countries splashing $30 billion on 11,000kms of railway
The rail projects planned or under way in Africa are enough to connect Cape Town to Copenhagen. On the outskirts of a national wildlife park in Kenya,
A unique opportunity to develop and invest in the DRC
The Executive Insider Briefing: DRC series took place at the Memling Hotel in Kinshasa on the 5 April 2016. This […]
Seifsa: infrastructure remains an enabler
Infrastructure development is critical to stimulate economic growth during the prevailing turbulent economic conditions, where competition is rife, the Steel […]
Africa viable option for investment in power infrastructure
Expanding Africa’s power and electricity infrastructure remains a viable prospect for investors and businesses, with numerous investment opportunities available owing […]
Cesa commits to govt infrastructure plans
With Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan calling for greater public–private partnerships, Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment […]
R865.4b to be spent on public sector infrastructure
Government and state-owned companies (SOCs) are set to spend R865.4 billion on public sector infrastructure in housing, roads, rail, public transport, water,
SA attracts R6.4bn in FDI
South Africa attracted R64.3 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first three quarters of the current financial year, […]
Industry experts put the spotlight on Africa’s infrastructure for Totally Concrete Expos
The global construction equipment market is expected to improve some 3.6% this year, with growth expected to continue for the […]
Govt sets aside billions for new port facilities
President Jacob Zuma says R7 billion has been committed to new port facilities. This follows the adoption of a Public- Private-Partnership model
Kenya: City Hall sets aside Sh6.2 Billion for roads construction
The Nairobi County Government has set aside Sh6.2 billion during the 2016/2017 financial year for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance […]
DBSA, US trade org to accelerate infrastructure development in SSA
Power, transport and information and communication technology infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have received additional commitment from the Development […]
Site work begins on R1bn Gauteng train manufacturing plant
Site clearing and earthworks for the R1-billion Dunnottar train manufacturing facility, in Ekurhuleni, which is being developed by the Alstom-led (61%) Gibela consortium,
Gabon signs loan accords on two infrastructure projects for $200m
Gabon has signed agreements with the Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC) for loans on two major infrastructure projects […]
China to build major new African railway from Mali to the coast
Chinese state-owned rail giant China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has signed agreements together worth approximately $2.7bn
Mall in Africa frontier for commercial enterprises
Malls in Africa has become the new catch word and new frontier for many global commercial enterprises given Africa’s expanding middle class […]
Building infrastructure right the first time
All measures should be taken by Government to ensure specifiers and engineers insist on quality assured building products sourced from […]
Engineers losing confidence in industry, govt
Fifty-six per cent of engineering professionals surveyed in PPS’s latest survey indicate that there are not enough job opportunities for […]
Be part of Africa’s infrastructural awakening
African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo is hosting its 4th annual edition in 2016. The 2nd annualHousing for Africa forum in 2016 is […]
New impetus for Inga 3 hydroelectric project in DRC
The DRC government now hopes to launch the construction of long-delayed Inga 3 hydroelectric project and hopes work can start […]
French infrastructure firm joins power-generating road race
The concept of solar power generating roads got another boost recently when French infrastructure company Colas unveiled its photovoltaic surfacing […]
Infrastructure, housing to drive cement demand, says BUA chief
Demand for cement will be driven by building of infrastructure and housing development, Executive Director, BUA Group, Kabiru Rabiu has […]
Africa’s transport sector a major focus in mega-project spending in 2015
Investment and construction in Africa’s transport sector continues to grow apace as the continent looks to the importance of ports, […]
Gearing up for multi-billion infrastructure projects
As Government gears up to spend R813 billion on infrastructure development over the next three years the Aggregate and Sand […]
Infrastructure investment is fundamental to industrialisation
After delivering his annual address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, President Jacob Zuma said government and all sectors have
SA invests R1bn a day in infrastructure – Patel
The South African government will use instruments such as tariff hikes to protect jobs in sectors threatened by imports, Economic […]
V & A Waterfront brings you the exclusive Silo Hotel
In 2013, the V&A Waterfront announced its R 500m philanthropic undertaking in the conversion of the historic Grain Silo complex into […]
S African govt’s ranking rises among global infrastructure owners
The South African government has been ranked thirty-third out of this year’s top 500 global infrastructure owners, up two places […]
Nairobi hosts a successful 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa
The 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa attracted over 400 participants this year and was rated as an excellent networking […]
Cape to Cairo corridor is proof (if you need it) that Africa is rising
The World Economic Forum’s annual summit on the global agenda running in Abu Dhabi until Tuesday brings together more than […]
Africa slowdown should not stop infrastructure plans – World Bank
Africa should press ahead with plans to develop its transport and energy networks despite a recent slowdown in GDP growth […]
R1.4 trillion for SA infrastructure
South Africa is investing R1.4 trillion into infrastructure projects, says Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, […]
Wescape Project to revolutionise job creation
Concrete.TV recently spoke to Alistair Rendall, Managing Director, ARG Design-CommuniTgrow about the new future development of the Wescape project taking place […]
Emerging economies need greater infrastructure – World Bank
As advanced economies continue to dominate the use of scarce long-term funding, emerging and developing countries are struggling to mobilise […]
Investment in green buildings is economically viable- GBCSA
Green buildings outperform their conventional counterparts by almost 30%; the IPD South Africa Annual Green Property Indicators 2014 report shows The […]
Latest ports infrastructure opportunities unveiled
Nico Walters, General Manager for strategy at Transnet Ports Authority, spoke to Concrete.TV about the Ports infrastructure plans and opportunities over the next […]
Construction of power plants in Kenya sees drop in imported electricity
The effort of constructing power plants in Kenya has started paying off following a drop in imported electricity from Uganda, […]
Kenyan government approves plans to improve infrastructure in Nairobi
The National Treasury in Kenya has approved plans for a road and railway master project aimed at decongesting Nairobi. The […]
‘South Africa should look to the sub-Saharan for growth’
South African firms should shift their expansionary strategies northwards, targeting the growing economies of sub-Saharan Africa that were increasingly buttressed […]
‘Private sector is a key component to transforming a city’
Concrete.TV interviewed Rashiq Fataar, Founder of Our Future Cities NPO, to discuss the urban development, design and spaces within the city […]
Four reasons to invest in the African construction industry
African equity exchange-traded funds have soared over the past year, as the resource-rich continent is growing fast, with low debt […]
Development of rural road infrastructure remain a priority
The development of rural road infrastructure and public transport services remains critical to the delivery of South Africa’s – and […]
Advisory network promotes shared infrastructure in Africa
To fast-track high-level private sector investment in Africa’s regional infrastructure, top global and African CEOs launched the Continental Business Network […]
Government R1 trillion spending on infrastructure in 2014
By the end of 2014, government had spent R1 trillion on developing the country’s infrastructure. “The expenditure was in areas […]
Infrastructure spending sees massive increase – Zuma
Infrastructure investment spending in South Africa had increased and was being taken seriously as Africa was receiving a growing share […]
Wesgro on upcoming business opportunities in West Africa
Jacyntha Twynam, Head of Wesgro research, discusses business opportunities in West Africa. Twynam states that “Business opportunities in West Africa […]
Capitalise on East Africa increased concrete production
Totally Concrete East Africa brings you 3 new ways to capitalise on the demand for increased cement production in East Africa […]
African leaders collaborate on major African infrastructure
African leaders are working together on major infrastructure projects on the continent, helped by business and political leaders, including former […]
Three consultants appointed for LHWP Phase 2 work
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has appointed three consultants for work packages as part of Phase 2 of the […]
Be part of the biggest networking event in the construction industry
The 8th Annual South African Construction Awards are your chance to come together as a community to network, learn and […]
Construction at Lekki Deep Seaport project begins
The US$1.65-bn project was awarded to the China Harbour Engineering Limited by the Lekki Deep Seaport management during the launch […]
Tanzania to construct a US$ 15bn rail network
Tanzania is set to construct a US$ 15-bn new rail network that will see the country’s transport infrastructure improve as […]
EIB gives Madagascar €300-million loan for infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has given Madagascar a €300-million ($333-million) loan to rehabilitate roads, power and energy infrastructure. The […]
SA’s infrastructure programme likely to be largest in Africa
South Africa has possibly the largest infrastructure build programme on the African continent, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said. He said […]
Angola to host forum on urban infrastructures
The Ministry of Urbanization and Housing (MINUHA) in Angola and the International IC Events company have co-organised the 2nd Forum […]
Tanzania: firm pledges US$ 27b for Mwambani Corridor
Brookwoods Capital, a privately held equity firm will be investing US$ 27b on the construction of Tanzania’s Mwambani Port and […]
WorleyParsons completes N10 road upgrade for SANRAL
WorleyParsons, one of South Africa’s largest engineering firms, has completed a contract awarded by the South African National Roads Agency […]
China to finance a new stadium in Ivory Coast
China has announced it will finance construction of a 60,000 capacity stadium in Ivory Coast in readiness for the 2021 […]
Zimbabwe to spend US$5bn on more power projects
In a bid to curb the power shortage in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has announced plans to construct […]
Ghana, Korea sign power transmission line agreement
The republic of Korea has signed an agreement with the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the GS E&D and Samsung […]
Power remains Africa’s biggest infrastructure challenge – report
Power represents Africa’s largest infrastructure challenge, a new report argues.Titled ‘Foundations for Growth – Infrastructure Investment in Emerging Markets’, the […]
Ethiopia to spend US$240m on road projects
Ethiopia has decided to spend US$ 240m on three new road projects in the country, which will fully be funded […]
Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh airport to be expanded
The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$140m (£95m) loan towards the expansion of Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh airport. The […]
Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh airport to be expanded
The African Development Bank Group has approved a US$140m (£95m) loan towards the expansion of Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh airport. The […]
Support for Limpopo’s ailing road infrastructure
To better manage, maintain and improve Limpopo’s ailing road infrastructure, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed […]
South Africa a ‘favourable investment destination’
Global investment banking, securities and investment management firm Goldman Sachs is bullish on South Africa, which it regards as a […]
Eko Atlantic City’s phase I development plan launched Design of Eko Atlantic City
South Energyx Nigeria Ltd, the developer and city planning company for Eko Atlantic City has unveiled the development plan for […]
African airports in massive expansion
The majority of airports in Africa are undergoing expansion in a bid to cater for rapidly growing passenger and cargo […]
Industrial cooperation to feature China-Africa ties
China and Africa face “historic opportunities” as the Chinese market for basic industrial materials is saturated while less-developed African countries […]
$124m water infrastructure loan for Angola
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $123.77-million loan to Angola to finance the country’s Institutional and Sustainability […]
Mega housing projects to transform Gauteng
The Gauteng Human Settlements Department will officially launch the Mega Housing Projects, which will see an unprecedented radical transformation in […]
Egypt, Ethiopia discuss road, airport construction
Egypt’s Minister of Housing Mostafa Madbouly has discussed cooperation in construction of roads and airports by Egyptian companies with the […]
US$710m more for Zambian Road construction programmes
The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) of Zambia has allocated US$710mn for road infrastructure development and services for the 2015 […]
Tanzania to spend $14bn on railways
Tanzania plans to spend $14.2-billion to construct a new rail network in the next five years financed with commercial loans, […]
US$630m allocated to Joburg Water sewerage network
US$630mn has been allocated by Johannesburg Water to replace sections of sewerage networks in Ivory Park Region A that are […]
Saldanha Bay oil and gas facilities to be built by 2018
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will develop an oil and gas service facility at the Saldanha Bay port (the deepest […]
Grand Renaissance Dam to be complete in 2017
Construction of Grand Renaissance Dam in Ethiopia, which commenced in April 2011, is set for completion in July 2017. About […]
J&G’s Corrie Meintjes honoured for innovative bridges
Last night, Corrie Meintjes, senior partner of Jeffares & Green Engineering and Environmental Consulting, was honoured with the prestigious Branch […]
Group Five positive about opposing collusion charges
Group Five says its lawyers have advised it that there are “evidentiary hurdles” in two cases of alleged collusion referred […]
Kilimanjaro Airport expansion to cost US$40m
Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) officials have signed a US$40m agreement to renovate and modernise the airport to increase the […]
R5bn upgrade for N1-N4 toll route
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has announced plans to inject over R5-billion into the rehabilitation and upgrade of the N1N4 […]
R1.8bn committed for water infrastructure upgrades
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) plans to spend R1.6-billion in the 2014/15 fiscal period on the upgrade of […]
Africa features for first time in global real estate report
Africa has been included for the first time in the 36-year history of advisory firm PwC and nonprofit organisation Urban […]
North African cities offer ‘greatest opportunity’
The ‘Into Africa – the continent’s cities of opportunity’ report by PwC investigating Africa’s most “dynamic” and “future-focused” cities has […]
Egypt plans new city to extend Cairo
Egypt’s minister of housing, Mustafa Madbouly, has unveiled government’s plan to construct a new city to extend the current capital […]
Compliance issues for foreign contractors in Tanzania
The construction industry is growing in Tanzania, with both local and foreign contractors involved in new construction projects across the […]
China responsible for 31% of infrastructure projects in East Africa – report
A Deloitte East Africa report shows that China is responsible for building 31% of all infrastructure projects in East Africa […]
Sanral to rehabilitate Moloto Road
Construction work on the dangerous R573 Moloto road linking Pretoria to Mpumalanga and Limpopo province is set to begin after […]
Joburg begins roll-out of contracts worth R1bn to community-based enterprises
The City of Johannesburg has started awarding some R1-billion in municipal work contracts to community-based enterprises as part of its […]
Business confidence stagnant in Q1
South Africa’s Business Confidence Index (BCI), as measured by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), […]
KZN to spend R12bn on infrastructure
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has allocated R12.060 billion to spend on various infrastructure projects during the 2015/16 financial year and […]
Africa to remain key emerging market in 2015
Africa’s economy is projected to continue growing at between 2% and 3% above the global average over the next five […]
Qatar unveils third World Cup stadium
The body responsible for building stadiums and infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar has unveiled the design for […]
Lafarge Africa increases stake in UNICEM
Lafarge Africa Plc has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange that Nigerian Cement Holdings B.V.(NCH), 50% affiliate of Large Africa has […]
Provinces ordered to accelerate NDP delivery
President Jacob Zuma says the country’s provinces and municipalities must do much more to implement the National Development Plan (NDP). […]
Africa ‘needs US$90bn annually for infrastructure’
Road infrastructure development in Africa will require US$90 billion annually in the next decade to sustain economic growth and development. […]
Weak concrete did not cause collapse: Singh
The Tongaat mall was always going to collapse, even if the concrete had the required strength and steel bars, chief […]
Senegal to construct US$500m railway line
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced that the country would construct a railway line to link Casamance region to the […]
HeidelbergCement plans to invest in South Africa, Mozambique
HeidelbergCement AG, the world’s third-biggest cement maker, is considering adding South African and Mozambique production capacity as the German company […]
Nigeria: Construction of Abuja City Centre to cost US$3.5bn
Construction work on the Abuja City Centre in Nigeria will commence in May and cost up to US$3.5b, says the […]
Egypt to get a new US$80b city
Eagle Hill is planning to invest US$80 billion in the construction of a new city near Cairo, in Egypt, a […]
Namibia: Hailulu explains why govt should not provide free housing
National Housing Enterprise (NHE) Chief Executive Officer Vinson Hailulu says no free houses should be provided in the country because […]
Lafarge to take full ownership of its cement subsidiary in China.
Lafarge will buy out the remaining 45% interest held by Socam Development in Lafarge Shui On Cement, subject to the […]
Gauteng allocates R10bn for development corridors
The Gauteng government has set aside R10-billion of its R95.3-billion 2015/16 budget to fund its five development corridors across the […]
DBSA strengthens partnerships with construction allies
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), through its Infrastructure Delivery division, has signed memorandums of agreement with the South African […]
New financial manager at Ash Resources
Ash Resources, South Africa’s leading manufacturer and supplier of fly ash products, has appointed Mayibongwe Geqeza as its new Financial […]
Algeria to spend over US$5b on construction of hospitals
Algeria government has set aside over US$5 billion to construct ten new hospitals and rehabilitate others that are in bad […]
Kenya’s US$2bn coal power plant to commence construction in October
Construction of a multimillion coal power plant in Lamu, Kenya will commence in October, Amu Power a consortium of Centum […]
Gauteng housing strategy to target ‘mega’ human settlements
The Gauteng Provincial Government has outlined plans to develop “mega” human settlements. Gauteng Premier David Makhura said on Friday: “We […]
TNPA committed to R17bn spend at Durban port
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) was committed to spending R17-billion on infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Durban by […]
Richards Bay terminal to be upgraded
The Richards Bay coal and magnetite terminal is set to be upgraded from its 3.2 million tons a year to […]
Anglo American leads South Africa in Corporate Social Investment
Anglo American has recently been ranked as South Africa’s leading company in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) by Trialogue, for the […]
Oil, gas slowdown mars M&R results
Murray & Roberts’ (M&R’s) order book decreased to R37.8-billion in the six months to December 31, compared with R44.9-billion as […]
M&R accelerates Clough’s globalisation
Murray & Roberts (M&R) has indicated that it will fast-track internationalising its Australia-based oil and gas unit Clough because of […]
Dubai to have the Middle East’s first tropical rainforest
The proposed tropical ecosystem will be within a dome at Damac Property’s Akoya Oxygen development. The Dubai Rainforest is due […]
R5.3bn expressway to ease Van Reenen’s Pass congestion, safety
SANRAL has said its proposed R5.3-billion De Beers Expressway would significantly relieve congestion on the Van Reenen’s Pass route. Sanral […]
Mali awards US$11bn railway project to Chinese companies
The Mali government has entered into a US$11-bn contract with Chinese companies to boost Mali’s economy and service delivery to […]
ECSA roadshow to discuss new registration system
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be conducting public consulting roadshows from 2 to 25 March 2015 to […]
R274bn earmarked for infrastructure development in 2015/16
Prioritising spending on “economic” infrastructure such as roads and transport, electricity, and water and sanitation, the 2015 National Budget has […]
South African economy grew 1.5% in 2014
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a meagre 1.5% in 2014, lower than the 2.2% growth of 2013 […]
Chryso’s new owners will help boost African growth
There are substantial benefits for the Chryso Southern Africa Group following the acquisition of Chryso from its French parent company, […]
PPC builds a solid foundation one brick at a time
PPC has partnered with the National Department of Environmental Affairs, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers, Mathews & Associates (M&A) in […]
WBHO reports 11% increase in H2 revenue
Moderate growth across all Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) business segments has resulted in an 11%, or R14.7-billion, increase in revenue from […]
WBHO continues to defend itself against collusion allegations
JSE-listed construction company Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) on Monday reiterated the non-referral of two of the five cases in which […]
Tanzania offers ‘unlimited business opportunities’
There are unlimited investment opportunities for South African businesses in Tanzania, says Louis Accaro, director of membership services at the […]
‘Urgent’ repairs to Kariba Dam to commence this year
Urgent repairs to avert the collapse of the gigantic, power-generating Kariba Dam between Zimbabwe and Zambia will begin this year […]
$7.6m project to boost transportation in southern Africa
The Sub-Saharan Regional Pipeline Corporation, Ltd. (SSRPC) recently selected Louis Berger to provide $7.6 million in consultancy services for the […]
ABB Power wins Kenya power upgrade project
Zurich-based ABB Power Company has been awarded a US$24m contract by Kenya Power Lighting Co. to upgrade the 50-year-old Juja […]
Head of Tanzania’s port authority suspended
The acting director of Tanzania’s port authority has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations he violated procurement procedures. The […]
Nigeria largest market in West Africa – AfDB Report
The African Development Bank (AfDB) said that Nigeria was the West African’s largest market with great potential to be a […]
Lekela Power to provide wind power to Africa by 2018
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power and emerging market private equity firm Actis have launched a Pan-African renewable-energy […]
Murray & Roberts wins road upgrade tender
The Trans African Concessions (Trac) has awarded a 22-month contract to upgrade the N4 Toll road connecting Mozambique to South […]
Ethiopia plans $2.4bn international airport
Ethiopian Airport Enterprise (EAE) is planning to build a US$ 2.4bn airport 70 km South East of Addis Ababa in […]
New solar farm at Epsom Downs Shopping Centre
Emira Property Fund has installed a R6 million solar farm on the roof of its Epsom Downs Shopping Centre in […]
Bukham to undertake a US$ 493.71m construction project in Nigeria
An MOU has been signed between the Anambra State Government in Nigeria and the Nigerian Bukham Group to construct 20,000 […]
Delayed payments challenge contracting sector: CIDB report
The 2014 CIDB report on Construction Industry Indicators (CIIs), found that infrastructure clients were dissatisfied with ±16% of the work […]
Construction of 3 new SA windfarms to begin
Construction works on three new South African wind farms are set to begin this month. The three projects, mainly located […]
Govt signs housing contract with corporate SA
Government has entered into a second-generation social contract with corporate South Africa and civil society to accelerate the provision of […]
South African business welcomes SONA
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has welcomed the positive tone of the State of Nation Address […]
‘Uncontrolled’ load shedding costing steel group R1.5m/hr
Former Eskom FD and the current head of Africa’s largest steel group, Paul O’Flaherty, has described the latest round of […]
New bridge to cut Joburg traffic chaos
Traffic flow through Midrand will soon be less chaotic because a new R160-million highway overpass bridge is being built by […]
Tanzanian gas pipeline project complete by mid-year
The 542-km natural gas pipeline under construction in Tanzania, from Madinda in Mtwara to Dar es Salaam is now 99% […]
KPMG launches business and investor app
Audit, tax and advisory services firm KPMG Global Africa Practice has launched a platform to arm businesses and investors with […]
Kenya: Meru to construct 120 km of roads
Governor of Meru Peter Munya has said this week that the county will benefit from the planned governments’ annuity roads […]
WBHO expects lower half-year earnings
Engineering and construction group Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBHO) has warned of lower earnings for the six months to December 31, […]
AU adopts 48-year African development plan
Supporting a development approach aimed at achieving Africa’s socioeconomic transformation by 2063, the African Union (AU) has officially adopted Africa’s […]
Zaha Hadid unveils plans for world’s largest airport terminal
China, which currently boasts the world’s largest building (the New Century Global Center), and soon the world’s tallest pair of […]
Nigeria slashes 2015 budget
Nigeria has more than halved capital expenditure to less than 10% of 2015 spending, axing badly needed infrastructure investment due […]
January shows modest rise in business confidence
In its slowest start to the year since 1997, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) Business Confidence Index […]
Bidders sought for Phase 2 Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has issued three tenders for construction upgrading, geotechnical investigation works and resettlement planning services […]
Gauteng seeks private partners for infrastructure projects
The Gauteng provincial government has outlined seven key areas where it intends pursuing infrastructural developments in partnership with the private […]
Africa ‘on the right track’
President Jacob Zuma says infrastructure is the way to go towards sustainable development and Africa is on the right track. […]
R94bn for Gauteng infrastructure projects
Gauteng will spend over R94 billion on social and economic infrastructure projects over the next three years, Finance MEC Barbara […]
PwC reports growth in construction industry in South Africa
PwC has released a report indicating good growth in South Africa’s construction industry, making it even more balanced to support infrastructure development in the country.
SA seeks investors for R10bn Saldanha oil-services hub
Tenders are being prepared for two major oil-services infrastructure projects, collectively valued at around R10-billion, for the deep-water Port of Saldanha,
Denver Intl Airport Project wins 2015 Triad Award
Hanley Wood has announced that the Peña Boulevard Paving Project at the Denver International Airport has won the 2015 Triad […]
Modernisation of Gauteng public transport ‘a priority’
The modernisation of public transport infrastructure is one of the top priorities for Gauteng and forms part of the provincial […]
Zuma: South Africa ‘open for business’
South Africa remains open for business and is an attractive destination for investments despite the current energy challenges, says President Jacob Zuma.
Budget 2015: have your say
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has asked South Africans for their views on the upcoming Budget Speech and the general state of the economy.
Africa economic outlook positive, except South Africa
While significant growth is forecast for five African countries that form part of the top-ten biggest growing economies in the […]
African cement demand ‘to remain robust’
The high growth, but low levels of infrastructure, means African cement demand will be high until 2050
Rwanda govt announces road rehab plans
The Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Infrastructure has announced plans to rehabilitate and pave more roads across the […]
Tanzania: Mtwara cement plant to offer 10,000 jobs
Over 10,000 people are expected to be employed directly and indirectly at the Dangote Mtwara cement factory, slated to commence production in August.
Two new solar power plants for South Africa
The Department of Energy (DoE) in South Africa has named two additional solar power projects to help improve on the […]
Nigeria to invest in ship building and dockyard facility
Nairda Limited has been awarded a US$219.85m contract to construct ship building and dockyard facilities in Nigeria.The company will be […]
Growth for South Africa, Kenya
Cement sales in South Africa reportedly grew 4.6% in 3Q14, having contracted through the first half of the year. Cement […]
Modderfontein City project in South Africa kicks off
The first phase of the $7.25bn Modderfontein City construction project located in North-Eastern Johannesburg has finally begun. According to the […]
Modderfontein City project in South Africa kicks off
The first phase of the $7.25bn Modderfontein City construction project located in North-Eastern Johannesburg has finally begun. According to the […]
Kenya’s ambitious road construction project starts
The ambitious 10,000-km roads construction project embarked upon by the government of Kenya has started. The roads will be constructed […]
Kenya’s Konza City on the way
The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto on Monday commissioned the first phase of the construction of the multi-billion dollar […]
DRC’s Nyumba Cement secures US$135 million loan
The Nyumba Ya Akiba Cement project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a loan agreement for US$135 million, […]
Obama’s ‘Power Africa’ initiative steps up
A delegation of 10 US companies met local investors in a bid to build investment networks in energy, infrastructure and agribusiness. The delegation was led by
Transport planning key to meet infrastructure objectives – Minister
In an effort to accelerate transport planning in South Africa, Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters officially launched the National Transport […]
DEA launches R256m worth of enviro protection, infrastructure projects
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency, plans to implement some R256-million […]
Nigeria approves $5.7bn construction spend
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over $5.7 billion (N430.5 billion) for the construction of 17 roads and bridges […]
Optimism & opportunity abounds but a bumpy and slow journey ahead for some
The African continent continues to attract the interest of global investors, developers and operators searching for growth.
Lesotho: Crisis Slows Lesotho’s Growth
Lesotho’s political and security crisis this year has contributed to slowing economic growth substantially, according to an International Monetary Fund […]
‘Private sector key to roll-out of priority infrastructure projects’
South Africa’s Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has emphasised the role of the private sector in delivering the 51 Programme for […]
2014 a ‘tough year’ for construction companies
Although the year had started off with a lot of promise, the 2014 financial year had proved to be a […]
Putting a stop to corruption
The aggregate and Sand Producers Association of Southern Africa (Aspasa) has called on its members to help eradicate the scourge […]
Group Five eyes Russia, North America projects
Group Five says its strategy is strongly focused on expansion in Africa, with selected projects in Russia and Northern America also possibly on the horizon, Engineering News reports.
Premiere in the Baltics: Tartu Bridge, Estonia
The bypass round the city of Tartu is a large-scale infrastructure project now under construction. In terms of formwork engineering, […]
Arab Contractors to double businesses in Nigeria by end 2016
Arab Contractors (AC), Egypt’s leading construction firm is planning to double its business ventures in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria to […]
Coega IDZ secures R1.84bn investment in 2014
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) secured R1.84-billion in ten new investments in the 2013/14 financial year, becoming the first industrial […]
Harare to invest in roads and water infrastructure
The City Council of Harare unveiled an annual budget worth US$$272.7m, much going towards roads and water infrastructure development. Infrastructure […]
African economies urged to industrialise
A central theme of the inaugural African Economic Expansion Summit, in Durban, on Tuesday was that economic consolidation is essential […]
South Africa ranked 35 on global infrastructure owners list
The South African government has been ranked 35th out of this year’s top 500 global infrastructure owners, with its infrastructure […]
Chinese investors urged to comply with BEE
Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina has invited Chinese business to invest in South Africa, while embracing the country’s […]
Brics: a most recognised global economic grouping
Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) collaboration has become one […]
Tanzania signs investment deals with China worth over $1.7bn
Tanzania and China have signed investment deals to build a $1-billion satellite city and $500-million financial centre in Dar es […]
Blackstone, Dangote announce US$5bn JV
Black Rhino, a company backed by Blackstone, recently announced a JV with Dangote that will see the two entities invest […]
‘Fastest-growing’ programmes to be fast-tracked
Government aimed to fast-track certain “fast-growing” infrastructure programmes, despite cutting back on expenditure over the next few years, Finance’s 2014 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) revealed on Wednesday.
Infrastructure development for Nigeria’s greater Port Harcourt takes shape
Nigeria’s status as Africa’s largest economy has underlined the need to expedite infrastructure development in the country to meet the needs […]
Infrastructure development the subject of Norwegian-African Business Summit
The Norwegian African Business Association (NABA) will host the fourth Norwegian-African Business Summit on October 30 in Oslo, aimed at […]
R1bn to build, improve township economies
The Gauteng government will invest more than R1 billion to build and improve infrastructure for township economies in the next […]
African countries urged to consider innovative infrastructure finance solutions
African countries should consider innovative solutions to finance infrastructure development that would enable the continent to unlock quality growth, the […]
Tanzania receives US$185m funding boost
The private sector in Tanzania has a received a US$185m grant from the World Bank. The funds were released by […]
Nigeria: $250m infrastructure fund set to invest in transport, energy & utility
Nigerian financial services firm the ARM Infrastructure Fund is close to raising $250-million, much of it coming from pension funds,
South Africa: Infrastructure Act in effect from July 1
The Infrastructure Development Act, meant to fast-track infrastructure implementation, came into effect on Tuesday following a proclamation signed by President […]
World Bank pledges $4bn to Kenya
The World Bank will lend Kenya $4-billion over the next four years to help finance new infrastructure and other areas […]
China invited to take stakes in UK infrastructure projects
The UK government has opened the way for massive Chinese investment in major infrastructure projects after signing a series of […]
Tshwane borrows R1.6bn for infrastructure development
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the City of Tshwane signed a R1.6-billion long-term loan facility on Thursday […]
Planning on Gautrain expansion begins
The request for proposals (RFP) for preliminary design of four possible expansion routes to the 80-km Gautrain system closed on […]
Africa’s risk a perception
A high perception of risk is one of the major challenges for infrastructure investment in African countries, and much focus […]
New body to stimulate infrastructure localisation
A new business association has been formally launched to link foreign suppliers of equipment to State-owned companies (SoCs) with large […]
Infrastructure decisions should consider climate
Upfront investment costs will and should remain a critical consideration as South Africa moves to upscale and accelerate its infrastructure […]
SA’s infrastructure ambitions face capacity challenges
South Africa’s infrastructure investment and roll-out ambitions face capacity challenges as local government lacks architects, engineers, project managers and financial […]
Construction industry, government work to rebuild trust
A formal process has been initiated in an effort to rebuild trust that had been “catastrophically” destroyed between government and […]
Calls for reform as South Africa’s infrastructure programme faces setbacks
The head of Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC), CEO Ketso Gordhan called for a reform of South Africa’s infrastructure procurement processes […]
Angola and South Africa reactivate housing initiative
The South Africa-Angola Housing Initiative (SAAHI), created in 2008, will be reactivated this year, after the signing this Friday, of […]
Angola and South Africa reactivate housing initiative
The South Africa-Angola Housing Initiative (SAAHI), created in 2008, will be reactivated this year, after the signing this Friday, of […]
Gauteng’s plan for nonmotorised transport infrastructure
To stimulate use of nonmotorised transport (NMT) and reduce the province’s overall carbon emissions, the Gauteng Roads and Transport Department […]
Gauteng’s plan for nonmotorised transport infrastructure
To stimulate use of nonmotorised transport (NMT) and reduce the province’s overall carbon emissions, the Gauteng Roads and Transport Department […]
€100m EU fund to accelerate SA projects
The European Union (EU) has appointed the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) as its fund manager for a €100-million […]
€100m EU fund to accelerate SA projects
The European Union (EU) has appointed the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) as its fund manager for a €100-million […]
R847bn infrastructure programme ‘to go ahead’
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan reaffirmed the State’s commitment to national infrastructure development in his 2014 Budget, noting that R847-billion would […]
African growth prospects remain ‘robust’, 4.7% growth expected in 2014
Africa’s economic growth prospects remain “relatively robust” and are expected to be supported by improvements in the global economic and […]
Retail investments expected to deliver good results in 2014
Retail property was expected to deliver better results to investors this year, while the office sector would continue to experience […]