Heidelberg weighs bid to acquire South African cement firm PPC

Heidelberg Materials is in talks with banks to appoint financial advisers as it considers a bid for top South African cement maker PPC, according to people familiar with the matter. The German... 

Key building materials supplied to large-scale canal upgrade

A major civil engineering project aims to reshape the management of stormwater close to Cape Town’s northern coastline, protecting residential neighbourhoods and sensitive wetlands in the area. The... 

Afrisam Supplies Key Materials as CSV Construction Delivers High-Impact Bayside Canal Upgrade

A major civil engineering project is reshaping how stormwater is managed close to Cape Town’s northern coastline, protecting residential neighbourhoods and wetlands in the area. CSV Construction is... 

AfriSam budget breakfast highlights economic upside from commodity price surge

The strong rally in commodities such as gold, platinum, rhodium and palladium is creating significant windfall opportunities for South Africa to support its economic turnaround. Speaking at... 

Economist outlines challenges, opportunities for construction sector in light of global, local trends

There are a number of positive trends for the country’s economy which emerged from last week’s 2026 Budget speech; however, several constraints still linger and provide challenges to key industries...