South Africa’s construction sector is a key contributor to GDP and jobs, employing around 8% of the South African workforce. With South African unemployment at a record high and broader economic growth constrained, the fortunes of the construction...
The African Union (AU) has noted the clear impact of infrastructure deficits on African competitiveness, recognising this as “a continental problem that requires a continental solution”. By Teddy Daka, Co-CEO, Zutari Regional integration through...
While the South African GDP has seen some growth in the last four quarters, the construction industry remains key to expediting the recovery and creating jobs, according to CFO of privately-owned construction company, GVK-Siya Zama, John de Sousa....
The government is making critical headway in paving the way for private sector involvement in infrastructure investment, but there are outstanding factors that still need to be resolved if South Africa is to close its substantial infrastructure...
The University of Fort Hare (UFH) announced that it will undertake two water infrastructure projects of R130 million that will benefit students as well as residents and the economy of Alice, Eastern Cape. The University will act as the project...
South Africa’s construction industry has a pivotal role to play in helping the country meet its 2050 goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero, says Databuild CEO Morag Evans, but this requires immediate and decisive action around the...
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In the headlines today: Lesotho Highlands Water Project to be fast-tracked Smart robots...
South Africa’s land legal environment is a complex one to navigate, governed by a myriad of legislation. However, given the country’s pressing socio-economic demands, this is the essential starting point for all infrastructure planning and project...
The panel discussion on the National Infrastructure Plan 2050 was one of the most eagerly anticipated sessions at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium – South Africa (SIDS-SA) on Thursday, 7 October. The President of South...