An intergovernmental response team distributed hand sanitiser at the Helen Joseph Hostel in Alexandra on Wednesday morning. The project, led by MEC for Human Settlements, Urban Planning and COGTA, Lebogang Maile, saw residents receive sanitiser in...
Leading data and analytics company GlobalData has revised its construction output growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2020 to 3.6%, down from the previous projection of 6% (Q4 2019 update). The company’s latest report, ‘Global...
The Department of Water and Sanitation in Gauteng has stepped up efforts to relieve water shortages in desperate Gauteng communities. The department has delivered 852 water tanks and 20 tankers to water-stressed communities that have the least...
With Eskom announcing the possibility of load shedding over the next 18 months in February this year, it’s no revelation that South Africa’s energy situation is precarious. By Janine Espin, Managing Director at EDS Because Eskom alone cannot supply...
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...
