Africa’s trade ambitions are accelerating. But as the continent works to unlock the full potential of initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area, industry stakeholders need to extend their focus beyond growth. Logistics providers, who...
Mines around Africa are creating economic momentum for new local markets and the spread of technology, supporting a level of social transformation that can be enhanced by more effective dialogue between public and private sector players. As Cape...
Seacom announced the launch of Seacom PeeringReach at ZANOG iWeek 2026, Irene Country Lodge. Seacom PeeringReach is a cost-effective Layer 2 connectivity solution designed to extend South Africa’s Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into...
The Western Cape’s construction sector continues to expand. In the third quarter of 2024 alone, the province added 42,000 construction jobs, reflecting significant growth in sector capacity and delivery momentum (Western Cape Government). More...
The story of Johannesburg’s latest water crisis, forming part of a larger ongoing crisis, is largely one of infrastructure neglect and political inaction. Residents from Midrand, Westdene, Melville, Parktown, Emmerentia, Laudium, and Soweto have...
Gqeberha’s hospitality scene is transforming. Brimming with ambition, the city is beginning to claim its place as one of the nation’s must-see destinations. At the centre of this transformation is The Capital Boardwalk, the city’s first...
The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) will officially launch its 2026 Webinar Series on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, with a high-level virtual dialogue centred on advancing climate-resilient water and sanitation...
For South Africa to emerge from its current water crisis, the Johannesburg Water operations manager for water demand management, Jimmy Callander, says “the focus must be on water demand management (WDM).” One of the biggest concerns for South...
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 98% of all businesses in South Africa. There are between 2.4 million and 3.5 million in the country. They play a vital role in creating an estimated 66% of all jobs and supporting local economies....
From buried steel pipelines to harbour and port structures, from sluice gates at dams to chemical dosing tanks and flocculation bridges in treatment plants, steel remains fundamental to water infrastructure. And wherever steel is exposed to soil,...
