INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS COVID-19 COVERAGE Many industries find themselves in crisis, due to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down various construction projects, businesses and key industries. However, government, municipalities and companies have...
As South Africa enters day 7 of a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, Eskom has announced that it will double maintenance work at its plants. “With the COVID-19 national lockdown in full effect, Eskom has experienced a significant reduction in demand for...
Regional Manager of Victaulic South Africa, Marcel Ley explains how the technology of mechanical pipe joining solutions is enabling the water industry The first quarter of 2020 has not only highlighted the importance of good hygiene, but it has...
At AfriSam’s bi-annual National Budget post-analysis event, private and public sector leaders came together to review the current state of the economy and the outlook for construction. IMIESA speaks to Richard Tomes, sales and marketing executive,...
National government and all their partners are working around the clock to respond to the coronavirus. Different work streams have ben setup up to enable quick and effect response. Here are a couple of contact to take note of: Official Toll Free...
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. There’s currently no vaccine...
eNCA reporter Maageketla Mohlabe has moved to Pikitup Depot Waterval to see how the workers are navigating their work in light of COVID-19. Source:...
The economy’s descent into recession has added pressure on the government to throw a lifeline to businesses constrained by Eskom’s load shedding. Moody’s has forecast GDP growth of 0.7% in 2020, down from a previous forecast of 1.5% growth, partly...
Municipalities across the Western Cape continue to roll out a broad collection of interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of Covid-19 in their communities. The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the...
EThekwini Municipality Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit has issued an updated plan regarding refuse collection and waste disposal during the national 21-day lockdown. Ethekwini Municipality’s deputy head of communications, Mandla Nsele said domestic...
