Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has raised concern about ongoing systemic problems in South Africa’s contractor-development programmes, warning that fewer than 36% of contractors enrolled in government support initiatives are progressing beyond the initial stage. Speaking at the 2025 National Construction Summit, in Ekurhuleni, on November 14, he said evidence from recent [...]

The Minerals Council South Africa has confirmed that it has applied to be joined as a third respondent in a court bid to halt a controversial settlement agreement between power utility Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). Under the terms of the proposed settlement agreement, about R54-billion would have been added [...]

UK-based global major power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce has highlighted that Algerian national flag carrier Air Algérie has become the latest operator of its Trent 7000 high-bypass turbofan engine. This followed the delivery to the airline, on Thursday, of its first Airbus A330neo twin-engine widebody airliner, which was powered exclusively by the Trent 7000. “We are [...]

FlySafair expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached with the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA), bringing an end to a labour dispute over the past several weeks and holding out the promise of long-term stability. The airline and SACCA have been locked in negotiations over wages and working conditions.

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) says the announcement of a R2-billion Credit Guarantee Vehicle specifically for the expansion of South Africa’s electricity transmission infrastructure is a pivotal step in translating energy policy into financial reality. “[Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's] announcement is a direct answer to the industry’s most critical request. The [...]

The Norwegian investment fund for developing countries, Norfund, has invested $75-million (more than R1-billion) in South African independent power producer (IPP) and renewable-energy (solar, wind and battery storage) developer Mulilo, the latter has announced. This investment was managed through Norfund’s Climate Investment Fund. Since 2023, Mulilo’s majority shareholder has been Danish group Copenhagen Investment Partners [...]

The Norwegian investment fund for developing countries, Norfund, has invested $75-million (more than R1-billion) in South African independent power producer (IPP) and renewable-energy (solar, wind and battery storage) developer Mulilo, the latter has announced. This investment was managed through Norfund’s Climate Investment Fund. Since 2023, Mulilo’s majority shareholder has been Danish group Copenhagen Investment Partners [...]

The City of Cape Town says it has approved building plans to the value of R7.8-billion in the first quarter of the current financial year. Up to 4 733 building plans were submitted to the city’s Development Management Department from July 1 to September 30 for assessment.

Cabinet has officially approved the lifting of the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) nuclear technology from care and maintenance. “This decision provides the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) with a legal basis to engage with potential international partners and investors for the revival and further development of the project,” Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo [...]

Hotel manager Fernando Cuna waited four years for TotalEnergies to resume construction of its $20-billion liquefied natural gas project on Mozambique's coast, hoping it would bring clients to the nearby town of Palma. In a province where the average household income is less than $1 per day, locals like Cuna invested in hotels, catering and [...]

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Dipula Properties says its performance for the second half of its financial year to end August 31 outpaced that of the first half, driving a full-year increase of 5% in distributable earnings, translating to full-year distributable earnings a share of 57.26c. Dipula’s property portfolio increased in like-for-like value by 6% [...]

Nigeria's Dangote Group will invest at least $1-billion in a pipeline, power generation and cement plant in Zimbabwe, its founder and CEO Aliko Dangote said on Wednesday. Dangote, Africa's richest man, met Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa and signed an investment agreement with the government on Wednesday morning.