In the second quarter, South Africa’s agriculture sector recorded a trade surplus of $1.47 billion, representing a 6% decrease compared to the same period last year. The surplus was achieved despite a slight 0.1% year-on-year decrease in...
Sasol, the South African petrochemicals giant, reported a sharp 66% decline in full-year profit on Tuesday, driven primarily by weaker chemical prices. Consequently, the company decided to forego a final dividend for the year. Headline earnings, a...
The water sector is a multi-stakeholder one, and with the many actors present it can be difficult to distinguish what roles they each play in the water value chain. Fortunately, there are hard rules and laws that regulate who does what, and who is...
The bucket system, a toilet that requires the physical removal of the bucket to clean it, still plagues South Africa. To some, it is a symbol of old apartheid rule, while to others it is a symbol of how far we still have to go. by Duncan Nortier...
Construction is the lifeblood of South Africa, a pivotal sector that houses many professionals- creating many jobs. This critical industry is undercut by a vast network of decentralised illicit groups who have been named, “the construction mafia.”...
Transnet has noted with concern articles about the prevention-focused Outcomes Based Security (OBS) solution to combat theft and vandalism on the Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) rail network. In a move to turn the tide against theft and vandalism of...
The 17th annual South African Construction Awards (SACA) is set to take place on November 27th, 2024, at Emperors Palace. The event is set to host over 1000 industry experts and organisations, featuring 24 categories that celebrate the South...
30 years of democracy brings celebration, scrutiny and questions namely: What has been done? The Department of Water and Sanitation has certainly been busy, constructing 18 dams since 1994. KZN Qedusizi Dam Bivane Dam Braamhoek Dam Spring...
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will honour the outstanding achievements of women in the construction industry when he delivers his keynote address at the cidb’s 5th Annual ERWIC Awards taking place...
Riversands has once again been subject to flooding as a fourth dam wall breached as a result of work carried out by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The latest dam breach follows an earlier flood in the area due to extreme rainfall in the...