Minister of Public Enterprises Lynn Brown has called the energy deficit in Africa alarming, noting that it remains a stumbling block for the region. “The lack of electricity in Africa remains one of the biggest barriers to the region’s development...
By the end of 2014 government had spent R1 trillion in developing much-needed infrastructure, reports Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation. “Government has taken the advice of...
Second quarter research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report for 2016 reveals that 61% of South African businesses have been negatively affected by government service delivery issues or regulatory requirements in the past six months....
Infrastructure spending by the country’s municipalities increased by R26 billion last year compared to 2014. That’s according to figures released by Stats SA on Tuesday regarding capital expenditure by municipalities. Source: SABC...
Construction companies in Africa have the responsibility to take African innovation to a global level. These companies have to remain innovative to ensure that they stay on top of the construction game in Africa, says Frans Pienaar, Chairman, of...
By Manglin Pillay PrEng, CEO of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Income inequality is the tolerated bane of modern democratic and capitalist societies – the Haves and Have-Nots emerge kicking a screaming through the...
The Mzimvubu Water Project is nearing its design stage, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) told its stakeholders last week, updating them on progress to date. President Jacob Zuma launched the R12.45 billion Mzimvubu Water Project in 2014...
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has declared a regional disaster and launched an appeal for $2.4 billion to support humanitarian needs and disaster response recovery for the drought-affected region. Lt General Dr Seretse Khama Ian...
