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New programme empowers women-led businesses in SA's property sector

New programme empowers women-led businesses in SA's property sector

Rail vs road: Balancing South Africa’s critical Durban–Gauteng corridor

Rail vs road: Balancing South Africa’s critical Durban–Gauteng corridorFrancois Nortjé

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Africa’s hotel pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads construction

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Payment delays: the existential threat to South Africa's construction industry

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

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Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

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Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital gets major upgrade after R9.5m FirstRand donation

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Egypt plans $1bn Red Sea marina, hotel development

Ahmed Elimam, Momen Saeed Atallah and Alexander Dziadosz 10 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. The design team at the groundbreaking ceremony: Simon Herd and Alex Sagwe, Mace YMR; Justin Orina, Airtel; Rob Woffenden, FBW; Harry Eddy, Mace YMR and Mohamed Elsayed, Meinhardt.

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Rio Tinto revives Richards Bay Minerals' $473m Zulti South project

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