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New president for MBSA
New president for MBSA
Bafikile Bonke Simelane has been announced as president of Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) at the annual MBSA Congress in Durban... read

Sustainability month
#MobilityIndaba: rethinking mobility for Cape Town's sake
#MobilityIndaba: rethinking mobility for Cape Town's sake

Cari Van Wyk

With mobility as the main focus, #CoCreate2Move engages all attendees, encouraging them to rethink the way we move about the city and co-create plans to move the city forward... read
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Architecture & Design
Planned urbanisation can grow economy
Planned urbanisation can grow economy
If South Africa manages urbanisation well, it can reverse the apartheid spatial patterns and increase economic growth and social cohesion, says Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Andries Nel... read
Building Materials & Equipment
ArcelorMittal SA up 50% since September as conditions improve
ArcelorMittal SA up 50% since September as conditions improve
ArcelorMittal SA (ACL) broke through R11 a share for the first time in about year on Monday, 10 October, signalling an improvement in sentiment towards the company, which accounts for the majority of SA's steel production... read
Construction & Engineering
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R12m boost for J-Bay beaches

Avuyile Mngxitama-Diko

The main beach area in Jeffreys Bay is set to undergo a facelift thanks to a financial boost of more than R12m from the Department of Environmental Affairs... read
Property Development
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre set to become largest mall in Africa
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre set to become largest mall in Africa
Once complete, the newly refurbished Menlyn Park Shopping Centre will be the largest mall in Africa, with a total lettable floor space of over 170,000m2. The launch is set for 24 November... read
Sustainable Development
Logistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa
Logistics the lifeblood of trade in Africa

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As the biggest multi-industry site catering to a professional audience in Africa and South Africa, Bizcommunity is delighted to be media partner to the biggest port event in Africa... read
Three cities that tackle modern civic problems successfully
Three cities that tackle modern civic problems successfully

Emile Uys

Take a look at how city planners have found ways to manage 21st-century urban obstacles in these three cities... read
Kathu site in Northern Cape
Construction begins on Northern Cape 100MW Kathu solar project
Construction of the Kathu Solar Park in the Northern Cape began earlier this month with a a ground breaking ceremony attended by project shareholders, and various other stakeholders, local officials and guests... read
What is Habitat III and why does it matter? A beginner's guide to the new urban agenda
What is Habitat III and why does it matter? A beginner's guide to the new urban agenda

Enora Robin

Next week, the city of Quito, Ecuador, plays host to the third ever United Nations conference on housing and sustainable urban development - also known as Habitat III... read
How to make roads work for you

Emile Uys

R1.5bn for socio-economic development fund
Here's how to give people a greater say in their cities

Philippa Nicole Barr

Utilities
Four tips for selecting utility providers for your business
Four tips for selecting utility providers for your business

Issued by Naija Writers' Coach

Although modern business is moving towards remote work and digital interactions, the majority of business owners build their companies within a physical space... read
Averda recently opened its new Vlakfontein landfill site which aims to make a significant contribution to the management of hazardous waste emanating from mining and industrial activity in the greater Gauteng region.
Here are the boxes to tick for compliance of landfill sites
Johan van den Berg, MD of Averda South africa, shares seven tips to help operators of landfills run compliant facilities that minimise environmental harm and manage waste efficiently... read
Water dept procurement processes to be reviewed
Source: Richards Bay IDZ
Richards Bay LNG plant to add 2,000MW to grid
The choice of Richards Bay as one of the country's LNG power plants will result in a multibillion rand investment in both a gas-fired facility, as well as the related infrastructure... read
First two coal IPP bidders named
Business
How to set executive pay: A guide for rewards professionals
How to set executive pay: A guide for rewards professionals

Dr Mark Bussin

Executive pay is a trigger for many media commentators and shareholder activists, but the truth is that remuneration committees have developed several methodologies for tackling this challenging issue... read
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