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Strand sea wall emergency repairs under way
Experiencing ongoing wave overtopping and undermining of the existing seawall over the past few years, the City of Cape Town is currently overseeing emergency temporary protection and repair works to...
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Eaton investing in female engineering leadership
Siduduzile Bengu and Rinah Letsebe, engineers at Eaton</span>While the field of engineering has historically been the preserve of men, that's changing rapidly as organisations like power...
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Strandfontein temporary desalination plant being decommissioned
Commissioned in May/June 2018 as one of the City of Cape Town's emergency projects in response to the prospect of Day Zero, the Strandfontein temporary desalination plant was to function as an...
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Megaprojects in Addis Ababa raise questions about spatial justice
Urban investments across the African continent are at an all-time high. Yet the nature of these investments differs starkly across cities. Many of them are driven by political considerations. For...
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Ramaphosa opens infrastructure symposium, laying path for SA beyond Covid-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also African Union chairperson, presented the opening keynote address at the inaugural Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) on...
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How future architecture, technology could help achieve a more sustainable SA
Covid-19 has forced society to embrace remote working, and to be successful in this, technologies affiliated with the fourth industrial revolution have been used to allow industries to continue...
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Locally manufactured transformer arrives at Perdekraal East Wind Farm
The arrival of Perdekraal East Wind Farm's main transformer marked a major milestone in the construction process. This 500MVA mega transformer was manufactured in South Africa, which has added to...
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#SupplementaryBudget: Infrastructure expenditure still a priority
While the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to derail government expenditure on infrastructure projects, finance minister Tito Mboweni told parliament, delivering the Supplementary Budget on Wednesday, 24...
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SA water levels on the decline
South Africans have been encouraged to save water, as water resources and dam levels across the country, with the exception of the Western Cape, continue to decline consistently week-on-week.Read...
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#YouthMonth: How Hasheel Tularam developed his outdoor addiction into a...
Hasheel Tularam is a senior environmental scientist at SRK Consulting. He's passionate about protecting and preserving the natural environment and feels blessed to live in a country so full of natural...
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Dr Tony Igboamalu named SAPSA Young Engineering Professional of the Year
Dr Tony Igboamalu, currently employed by engineering, design and advisory company Aurecon (rebranding as Zutari), has been named the South African Professional Services Awards' (SAPSA) Young...
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Bizcommunity - community, immunity and unity are in our name
This July #BizUnity Month will replace the former Mandela Month but, still, retain the same objectives - focusing on companies standing together for good! This is a prime opportunity for a sponsor to...
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Post-Covid-19: Delivering sustainable energy across Africa
The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has disrupted the operating environment for both the public and private sectors as a result of the unprecedented lockdowns and restrictions put in place by countries...
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Diageo to open its first carbon-neutral distillery
Multinational drinks maker Diageo is building its first carbon-neutral distillery in Lebanon, Kentucky in the United States. The $130m distillery, which will produce Bulleit bourbon, is currently under...
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Growthpoint, Serra achieve first Green Star EBP Industrial rating in Gauteng
Growthpoint and Serra Services recently achieved a five-star Green Star Existing Building Performance (EBP) rating for an industrial building in Gauteng - a first for the province.Read more... | Send...
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SAOTA, Jaco Booyens Architect win gold in Domus Restoration and Conservation...
SAOTA and Jaco Booyens Architect won the gold medal at the seventh edition of the International Domus Restoration and Conservation Award in Italy for the restoration of heritage buildings on...
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Capitec Bank's new headquarters unveiled
Designed by dhk Architects, Capitec Bank's new headquarters iKhaya, meaning 'home' in Xhosa, has been unveiled. Located in the Cape Winelands, Capitec has consolidated its geographically dispersed...
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Grand Renaissance Ethiopian Dam (GERD) negotiations resume
Trilateral negotiations between the parties to the Grand Renaissance Ethiopian Dam (GERD) have resumed. The negotiations follow the meeting of the African Union (AU) Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of...
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Big 5 Digital Festival aims to connnect Africa's construction professionals
The inaugural Big 5 Digital Festival Africa, set for 21-22 July, aims to bring together Africa's construction professionals for two days of networking, learning, and business. The digital event aims to...
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Technical excellence vital for infrastructure PPPs in Africa
Africa needs large-scale infrastructure development to open doors to trade and create opportunities for economic investment. While there is a growing realisation that this will only be achieved through...
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