South Africa

ENGINEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE – CHANGING THINGS SA

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ENGINEERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE – CHANGING THINGS SA

South Africa needs a Chapter 9-institution, namely an Office of the Engineer-General to hold all involved in infrastructure development and implementation to account, especially in all tiers of government and SoEs. A constitutional oversight occurred when Chapter 9-institutions were established and engineering, which is at the heart of infrastructure delivery,

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THE 4TH LARGEST COAL-FIRED PLANT IN THE WORLD REACHES FULL COMMERCIAL OPERATION STATUS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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THE 4TH LARGEST COAL-FIRED PLANT IN THE WORLD REACHES FULL COMMERCIAL OPERATION STATUS IN SOUTH AFRICA

The last of Eskom’s six-generation units of the Medupi Power Station Project have attained commercial operation status and have been handed over to the generation division.

In a statement on Monday, the power utility said the milestone marks the completion of all building activities on the 4 764 MW project,

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CESA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ACTIONS OF VANDALS AMID COVID PANDEMIC

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CESA STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE ACTIONS OF VANDALS AMID COVID PANDEMIC

12 July 2021. Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) strongly condemns the actions of vandals and

the continued opportunism exercised by criminal elements and political opponents that are currently running amok destroying the lives and livelihoods of citizens.

Chris Campbell, CEO of CESA states, “There will be no winners if we …

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THE AMBITIOUS LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT IS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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THE AMBITIOUS LESOTHO HIGHLANDS WATER PROJECT IS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has advertised a tender for the construction of a 38-km-long water-carrying tunnel – the Polihali Transfer Tunnel – and will shortly issue the tender for construction of the associated Polihali Dam as it continues its ambitious Lesotho Highlands Water Project. Read the full article …

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REDSTONE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER PROJECT BECOMES SOUTH AFRICA’S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT TO DATE

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REDSTONE CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER PROJECT BECOMES SOUTH AFRICA’S LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY INVESTMENT TO DATE

Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 May 2021: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor and operator of power generation and water desalination plants in 13 countries and the lead shareholder in the Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, announced the commencement of construction on the 100 MW Redstone project following achievement …

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CUBAN ENGINEERS – CESA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITISE LOCAL UNEMPLOYED ENGINEERS

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CUBAN ENGINEERS – CESA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITISE LOCAL UNEMPLOYED ENGINEERS

21 April 2021. Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell is questioning the decision by Government to import engineering skills when we have a current situation where our own local engineering skills in the private sector are under-utilized together with a large pool of unemployed graduates.

In CESA’s Bi-annual …

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THE ROOT CAUSE AND SOLUTION TO ELECTRICITY SHORTAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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THE ROOT CAUSE AND SOLUTION TO ELECTRICITY SHORTAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa writes a letter to his people explaining the root cause and his proposed solution being implemented to resolve the issue of electricity shortages in South Africa. 

For more than a week now, South Africans have had to endure the disruption and inconvenience of intermittent load shedding, as …

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VERT ENERGY SIGNS PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPLY INDUSTRIAL ENGINES AND POWER PRODUCTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

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VERT ENERGY SIGNS PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPLY INDUSTRIAL ENGINES AND POWER PRODUCTS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Vert Energy has been appointed by Yanmar as the official distributors in Southern Africa for Yanmar industrial engines from the 1st of January 2021

“What’s exciting for the African market is easy access to the globally respected Yanmar brand through local specialists, offering a dependable service and technical …

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ABRASIVE FLOW SOLUTIONS (AFS) IS LAUNCHED

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ABRASIVE FLOW SOLUTIONS (AFS) IS LAUNCHED

Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) part of Invicta Holding Limited, has established a new company – Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS) – that specialises in the design and manufacture of slurry related valves.

“ESG’s strategy to further expand its fluid technology services, through the launch of an in-house manufacturing facility, strengthens the …

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA GIVES UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA GIVES UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Fellow South Africans,
 
It is nearly four months since I stood here before a Joint Sitting of this Parliament to present to the nation the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.
 
This evening, we stand here not to make promises but to report on progress in the implementation of the recovery …

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REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR

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REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR

STELLENBOSCH MUNICIPALITY HEREBY INVITES YOU TO TENDER FOR B/SM 59/21 REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR

TENDER NUMBER:        B/SM 59/21

DESCRIPTION:               REFURBISHMENT OF THE ROZENDAL RESERVOIR

CLOSING DATE:             8 MARCH 2021

CLOSING TIME:              12h00: Bids will be opened in the Council Chambers or SCM Boardroom.

CIDB:                                 The following CIDB class …

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SOUTH AFRICA’S CYRIL RAMAPHOSA HANDSOVER AFRICAN UNION CHAIRPERSON TO PRESIDENT OF DR CONGO

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SOUTH AFRICA’S CYRIL RAMAPHOSA HANDSOVER AFRICAN UNION CHAIRPERSON TO PRESIDENT OF DR CONGO

Outgoing Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa conducts a symbolic handover of the African Union Flag and gavel to His Excellency President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Incoming Chairperson of the African Union during the 34th Ordinary Session of the African …

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PRESS RELEASE : CESA PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND DEBATE, 3 FEBRUARY 2021

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PRESS RELEASE : CESA PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND DEBATE, 3 FEBRUARY 2021

Press Release

“Rebuilding with Purpose”: CESA 2021 theme highlights importance of quality, integrity and accountability in South Africa’s road to recovery

3 February 2021. Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) President, Sugen Pillay, presented his presidential message and theme for the year at a virtual event this morning attended by media, …

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TROPICAL STORM DESTROYS BUILDINGS IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

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TROPICAL STORM DESTROYS BUILDINGS IN PARTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

The death toll from storm Eloise rose to at least 13 on Monday after heavy winds, rain and flooding destroyed buildings, drowned crops and displaced thousands in parts of southern Africa.

Eloise weakened from a cyclone to a tropical storm after making landfall in central Mozambique on Saturday, but continued …

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IFC SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – JOHANNESBURG

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IFC SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER – JOHANNESBURG

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IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion …

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TOP FINANCIER INCREASES FUNDING REQUIREMENT FOR POWER PROJECTS

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TOP FINANCIER INCREASES FUNDING REQUIREMENT FOR POWER PROJECTS

Standard Bank will not fund any new coal-fired power plant projects, but will continue to provide finance to thermal coal mining projects and companies if they meet certain criteria, it said on Thursday.

Climate activists have been pressuring Standard Bank – Africa’s largest bank by assets – to curb its …

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GLOBAL ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA

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GLOBAL ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARK PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DITC) and the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP) in South Africa.

The programme was launched during a virtual ceremony which was officially opened …

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