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The 14th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa will take place across three days at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 9 to 11 June 2026, with the CPD-certified, free-to-attend Big 5 Talks spanning seven themes this year. The programme convenes leading voices from across the construction value chain to address the challenges and […]
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South Africa is heading into one of its biggest construction periods in decades. At the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa made it clear that government is serious about building, committing R1.07 trillion over the next three years to roads, energy, water, and other critical infrastructure across the country. “We […]
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Big 5 Construct South Africa returns for its 14th edition from 9 – 11 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, reflecting sustained growth across the country’s construction sector. The event will bring together industry professionals, including contractors, developers, consultants, architecture firms and public and private sector leaders. South Africa’s construction market is projected to reach approximately ZAR […]
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The number is so large it stops sounding real. One hundred thousand megawatts of hydropower potential (roughly 13% of the world’s total) sitting inside a single country. The Democratic Republic of Congo currently harnesses only about 3% of that. On the afternoon of 27 August, the DRC Investment Forum will dedicate a half-day to closing […]
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South Africa is approaching a critical inflection point in its water system − one that has developed steadily and largely out of public view. According to participants at the Investec-Proparco industry dialogue, the window for effective intervention is narrowing. Despite being among the world’s 30 most water-scarce countries, South Africans consume an average of 218 […]
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ACTOM, a leader in energy infrastructure, officially opened its Pretoria Power Transformer manufacturing factory, following the strategic acquisition of SGB SMIT Power Matla, in what was structured as an asset transaction with the transfer of staff. The event marked a significant milestone for South African industrial capability and was attended by key stakeholders such as […]
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Big 5 Construct Kenya officially opened today at the Sarit Expo Centre. Running until 7 November, the event was inaugurated by Giuseppe Manenti, Director, Nairobi Office, Italian Trade Agency; Kareem Hamdy, Counsellor of Egypt to Kenya; Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events; and Tracy-Lee Behr, Event Director, dmg events, reflecting the country’s commitment to […]
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The Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa, has officially endorsed the Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reaffirming the event’s critical role in shaping Africa’s sustainable energy future. The Indaba will take place from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and is recognized as the continent’s premier platform for dialogue, investment, […]
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South Africa’s ability to deliver on its ambitious infrastructure vision in the coming years will depend heavily on securing long-term domestic and foreign investment partnerships. With the National Development Plan setting a target to raise infrastructure investment from less than 20% of GDP to at least 30% by 2030 – which translates to more than […]
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By Noloyiso Mpanza – Executive Lead, Sustainable Finance, Transaction Banking at Standard Bank CIB and Nompilo Mtshali – Executive Head of Documentary Trade & Supply Chain Finance Product at Standard Bank CIB Africa finds itself at a crucial juncture in its path toward development. The continent is facing an unprecedented urgency for robust and resilient […]
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