African construction growth out-paces global economic development
Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is out-pacing the rest of the world with the region’s economy expected to grow by 6.1% in 2014. The economies of Cote d’Ivoire and Mozambique [...]
View ArticleCAN DO! Trekking for Trash duo reach the finish line
Pictured: Adventurers Camilla Howard and Michael Baretta Two of South Africa’s most inspirational social change adventurers have taken their last steps in the 3300km, seven month CAN DO! Trekking for...
View ArticleUS$64 billion for SADC development
Studies have revealed that the current population of the SADC region, which currently stands at approximately 272 million, will grow at a rate of about 2% per year to reach [...]
View ArticleUSD 13,48 billion needed before 2017 for African water infrastructure
Studies have revealed that the current population of the SADC Region, which is at approximately 272 million, will grow at a rate of about 2% per annum to reach approximately [...]
View ArticleAfrica’s best fast-track power project
The Aggreko Shanduka cross-border power project, located at Ressano Garcia in Mozambique, has been awarded Africa’s Best Fast Track Power Project in 2012 at the Africa Energy Awards. Commissioned in [...]
View ArticleAn open invitation…
In April, PDNA was acquired by Mott MacDonald and has been trading as Mott MacDonald PDNA since 1 June. Richard Jansen van Vuuren speaks to Dempsey Naidoo, managing director of [...]
View ArticleGeotechnical engineering yields a rewarding career
The Earth is unpredictable, and for companies planning new construction this poses a host of challenges. One of the biggest dilemmas is maintaining the earth’s physicalenvironment in conjunction with...
View ArticleSustainable service solutions
Water Solutions Southern Africa (WSSA) has taken the lead role in developing and implementing private sector participation within the water sector in Southern Africa, WSSA’s director, Sylvia...
View ArticleThe complete bitumen package
SprayPave forms an integral part of one of South Africa’s leading construction companies (Basil Read Holdings Group). Over 30 years it has become renowned for its dynamism as well as [...]
View ArticleCapacity building for climate change
Expert column By Rowena Hay MD Umvoto Africa (www.umvoto.com) Vulnerability and exposure to disasters is increasing as more people and assets locate in areas of high risk. Since 1970, the […]
View ArticleGrowth through innovation
SprayPave has established itself as a dynamic presence in the South African road construction industry through constant innovation in both its operational structure and product range. OVER THE PAST 30 […]
View ArticleMurray & Roberts sets its sights on African expansion
Mining, energy and infrastructure yield big opportunities for growth In November this year, South African construction and engineering company Murray & Roberts will add Mozambique to the list of...
View ArticleThe Inkululeko Development Project
Development has come to the community of Ndumo, located between KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique, in the form of the R1.5 billion Inkululeko Development Project. The project is an integrated multi-purpose...
View ArticleRoyal HaskoningDHV awarded large food security project in Mozambique
Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 4 April 2014 – The Mozambique Ministry of Agriculture has awarded a Royal HaskoningDHV-led consortium the US$5.4 million Irrigation Services Provider contract which entails...
View ArticleRoyal HaskoningDHV wins $5.4 million irrigation contract
The World Bank-funded Sustainable Irrigation Development Project (PROIRRI), which will run for six years, seeks to increase small-scale agricultural food production and raise farm productivity in...
View ArticleCapacity building in Mozambique
Rand Water is testament to the powers of technology transfer and knowledge sharing. As the lar gest water utility in Africa, Rand Water is committed to sustainability of projects through […]
View ArticleSwaziland, Mozambique and South Africa to share resources to mediate water...
Sharing resources between Swaziland, Mozambique and South Africa will help mediate water shortages. All three countries face severe backlogs in water provision. A water management conference is...
View ArticleImproving safety at the Massingir Dam
The National Directorate of Water (DNA) through the Regional Administration of Water South (ARA-Sul) has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of the damaged bottom outlets and related works on […]
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Understanding values in piped gas
With the availability of natural gas in countries such as Mozambique and Namibia, coupled with the discovery of offshore gas reserves in Mozambique and South Africa, the piped gas industry in southern...
View ArticleSituation tense at Ressano Garcia border
Trucks and buses bearing South African number plates were reportedly stoned near the Ressano Garcia border post on Friday in retaliation to the xenophobic violence currently gripping South Africa. At...
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