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Raiders of Johannesburg will make history on Monday 6 October when they take the field for the first-ever women’s national club championship match, in the inaugural Betway Women’s Club Championship. The Longdale-based club, whose roots can be traced back as far as 1889, will play newly-formed Sol Plaatje University Rugby Club in a match that …
Steel can be regalvanized three to four times, effectively doubling the lifespan of key infrastructure for 30% of the replacement cost. That is why the Hot Dip Galvanizers Association of South Africa (HDGASA) sees regalvanizing as a cornerstone of the circular economy. HDGASA Marketing Manager Anthony Botha notes that the circular economy challenges the linear …
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is pleased to report significant progress on the ongoing construction of the Malmesbury Bypass project. “This R640 million project is a vital 6.7km greenfield road that links the Hopefield Interchange on the N7 to the intersection of the R45 to Wellington and the R46 towards Riebeek Kasteel,” said …
Dear Editor The grand scale looting of R2bn from Tembisa Hospital is a national travesty. A whistleblower was murdered; there is a sprawling SIU probe; and circulating footage of patients being treated in the most inhumane conditions. Despite this, Tembisa Hospital officials still blocked an unannounced DA oversight. It is shameful that even after pain …
Vodacom URC Ironman Cam Winnett says working with his idol Leigh Halfpenny is proving a huge benefit to his game. Winnett was coached by Halfpenny on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, and that relationship has now continued at Cardiff Rugby. The 101-cap Halfpenny has returned to the club where he first made his name, taking …
GUWAHATI: England secured a 10-wicket triumph over the Proteas Women in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup...
Provincial bragging rights will be a guaranteed motivational factor for the 14 teams contesting the 2025 U20 Women’s Week in Johannesburg, starting on Monday, while the next generation of talent should lay down a marker to the current Springbok Women coaching staff, who will be attendance at various stages of the three-day tournament. Laurian Johannes-Haupt …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) advises the public to exercise caution when conducting financial services business with Dazzle Brilliance Diamond (Pty) Ltd (Dazzle). The FSCA has received information that Dazzle is soliciting funds from members of the public for investment purposes, while promising unrealistic returns. Dazzle is reportedly offering investment opportunities, where members of …
The 2024/25 Integrated Report of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has been successfully tabled in Parliament and published on the Authority’s website. The report provides an overview of the FSCA’s performance during the period between1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, detailing how the Authority creates and preserves value in the short, medium and …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) advises the public to exercise caution when conducting financial services business with Mr Michael Jacobs (Mr. Jacobs) and AMFX Solutions (AMFX). It has come to the attention of the FSCA that Mr. Jacobs and AMFX are soliciting funds from members of the public for investment purposes, while promising unrealistic …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to exercise caution when conducting financial services business with Lucas Sekhorane Maake (Mr Maake), who also operates as Skuriey.rsa on Telegram. It was brought to the attention of the FSCA that Mr Maake is using Telegram to offer forex signals and account management services to members …
Following the now-traditional “Swiss Night” – a festive evening celebrating Swiss culture on Wednesday at Place des Lices – it was time to return to competition on the water. On Thursday, 18 centenarian yachts took part in the 14th edition of the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy, organized by the Gstaad Yacht Club in collaboration …
Bangladesh secured their second-ever Cricket World Cup win in their opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 against Pakistan in Colombo. Having battled to their first World Cup victory over Pakistan back in 2022, Bangladesh took the opportunity to notch another victory over the same opponents. The Women in Green struggled to …
Twenty years after the TRC recommended that hundreds of apartheid era atrocities required further investigations and prosecutions, the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has dismissed an application by the Government to delay the R167 million constitutional damages case brought by families of victims and survivors.
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The African Development Bank's Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption (PIAC) (www.AfDB.org) and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for cooperation between the two organizations for information sharing and capacity building.
The agreement was signed on 3rd July 2025, in Pretoria, South Africa, at the premises of the Special Investigations Unit. The signing ceremony was attended by high-level SIU staff as well as PIAC staff.
The agreement specifies key areas of collaboration: technical assistance, research, capacity building and training programs.
Paula Santos Da-Costa, the Director of PIAC, represented the African Development Bank and Advocate Andy Mothibi, represented SIU.
In remarks, Mrs. Da-Costa said the agreement was an opportunity for both organizations to ensure that resources are used for intended purposes, thereby enhancing developmental goals in the continent. She further stated that there are areas of collaboration where both organizations can learn from each other, recognizing the strides that SIU has made on asset recovery.
Mrs. Santos Da-Costa spoke about the work that PIAC has been doing on project integrity reviews in collaboration with the AfDB project managers and the Project Implementation Units of ministries in Regional Member Countries.
She stated the positive reviews and impact of this prevention approach and its potential to enhance the integrity of infrastructure projects in the continent. Mrs. Da- Costa hailed this as an area that can be considered for immediate collaboration.
Mr. Mothibi stated his enthusiasm for the SIU and AFDB collaboration to enhance accountability and the effective use of public funds. Advocate Mothibi emphasized the importance of operationalization of the MOU, through workplans that recognize the partnership. Advocate Mothibi stated that the Agreement comes at a time where the current chair of the G20 governance framework is South Africa, which holds the G20 Presidency for 2025. This therefore gives the SIU and the AfDB an opportunity to discuss public integrity, asset recovery and management, inclusion of other sectors in the fight against corruption such as border management and immigration, and integrity in the health sector. Both leaders agreed that specific collaboration is required in the protection of whistleblowers.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
The Ekurhuleni Metro refuses to take responsibility for maintaining the elderly housing centres it owns to ensure that elderly residents do not have to live in dilapidated buildings. This week, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) conducted an oversight visit to the Andries Scribante Haven in Cason Street, Boksburg, to investigate whether the Metro had […]
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Learners of Rivoni School of the Blind were promised a new building in 2019
Would you believe an advert that: Showed Cyril endorsing the DA (oops, I believe that he did!), Showed DJT hitting a hole in one, Claimed to pay a hundred thousand rand for an investment of thousands? The video below shows an example of a financial product, advertised on YouTube, that needs to be taken with …
GUWAHATI: Proteas Women’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, expressed her excitement to kickstart their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 campaign as they...
South Africans travelling with Emirates now have a new travel headache. It’s not your overweight luggage or your oversized carry-ons. Nope. It’s power banks. According to The South African, the airline has rolled out a fresh ban on the use of power banks mid-flight, effective 1 October 2025. This ban comes after a scary incident on a Dubai-to-Amsterdam flight where a power bank …
3 October 2025 – The South African U20 Men’s National Team, Amajita, got their 2025 FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup campaign back on track as they brushed aside New Caledonia 5-0 in their second match of the competition at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile in the early hours of Friday morning (SA time). Following
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian vessels seeking to deliver aid to Gaza. President Ramaphosa says the interception in international waters off the coast of …
The fifth edition of Big 5 Global Impact Awards, celebrating impact in the built environment, has announced 150 finalists competing across 19 categories. The awards recognize projects, organizations, individuals and teams driving sustainable, collaborative and technology-led achievements, highlighting evolving standards of excellence across both public and private sectors in the urban development and construction landscape.
Commenting on this year's finalists' announcement, Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events, said: “This year we have seen a remarkable 58% increase in entries from project owners, including key government authorities, alongside a 63% rise in new entrants across all categories. These figures underline the importance of Big 5 Global Impact Awards and highlight the industry's commitment to sustainable development, innovation and collaboration.”
Finalists this year come from 21 countries, including Azerbaijan, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Kenya, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and Uganda, the UK and the US, among others, showcasing the global reach and relevance of the awards.
Government participation highlights sector collaboration
Once again, Big 5 Global Impact Awards has drawn an exceptional number of finalists from government authorities, reflecting the increasing role of public sector leadership in promoting innovative and sustainable practices across the construction and urban development ecosystem. Among the finalists are the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai, Dubai Municipality, Saudi Arabia's National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), County Government of Tana River, Lagos Free Zone, Fujairah Municipality, Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, Ethiopian Electric Power, and Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey.
The Sustainable Initiative of the Year award, which received the highest number of entries, highlights an initiative's success through clear metrics, effective collaboration and tangible outcomes, including adherence to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. Finalists include Dianne Rampadarath's Contracting and General Services Provider for Rural Electrification Utilizing Solar Energy; ITC Limited for Mainstreaming Energy Efficiency & Thermal Comfort; Soudah Development for the Soudah Cloud Forest Reforestation Programme; Msheireb Properties for Msheireb Downtown Doha: Sustainable Downtown City; Almoosa Health for Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital; County Government of Tana River for Maji ya Solar Initiative; Dar for Dar's Decarbonization and Net Zero 2030 Strategy; Ethiopian Electric Power for Serving Community: Sustainable Social Impact; Fakhruddin Properties for 90:90 Waste Management Initiative; Fujairah Municipality for Green Geopolymer Concrete from Industrial Waste; Orascom Construction for Orascom Integrated ESG Excellence Program; and PEARL Homes for Hunters Point Pearl Homes and Marina.
Another award showcasing the industry's forward-looking vision is the Liveable City Initiative of the Year, which recognizes projects that improve urban quality of life and social infrastructure. Finalists include Centum Real Estate for Two Rivers Social City; Concept Dash for Reclaiming the Edge – Public Realm Reimagined; Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Building Humanization Certification; and The Arab Contractors Company (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.) for Greater Cairo Monorail.
View the full list of finalists across 19 categories (https://apo-opa.co/4pO6YbD).
Every year, the awards are judged by an independent, international panel of industry experts, representing the highest standards of excellence and ensuring that winners are selected purely on merit and excellence.
Commenting on the quality of entries, Matthew Jackson, Co-Founder, ZERO Construct, said: “The calibre of submissions this year demonstrates encouraging progress, and I commend all of the submissions to this year's awards. The projects are moving beyond ambition to demonstrate real action on sustainability, digital innovation and community impact. At the same time, we must be honest: there is still a long way to go before this becomes the norm across the industry. This shortlist proves what's possible and sets a challenge for all of us to keep raising the bar if we are serious about building a resilient, inclusive and zero-carbon future. My congratulations to the projects and the teams who worked on them.”
Winners will be announced at a ceremony on 25 November 2025 at Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai, where more than 400 industry leaders, innovators and government representatives will gather to celebrate achievement and impact.
Big 5 Global Impact Awards is supported by Gold Sponsor, Wurth Professional Services and Carbon Net-Zero Initiative of the Year Category Sponsor, AGSI.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of dmg events.
For more information, please contact:
Ranju Warrier
Head of Communications – Construction, dmg events
ranjuwarrier@dmgevents.com
Khushie Mallya
PR Executive – Construction, dmg events
khushiemallya@dmgevents.com
About Big 5 Global:
With a 45-year legacy, Big 5 Global is the largest and most influential building and construction event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and the annual meeting hub for the global construction industry. Taking place from 24 – 27 November 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Big 5 Global attracts more than 85,000 global attendees from over 165 countries and 2,800 exhibitors to UAE covering the full construction and urban development cycle across dedicated sectors and nine specialized events enabling industry professionals to source worldwide building solutions for every stage of construction: Heavy, Totally Concrete, Marble & Stone World, UDLE, WDF, HVACR World, LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and FutureFM.
For more information and to register, visit: www.Big5Global.com
The Gauteng High Court’s ruling in favour of the company Grand Valley Estates, owned by conservation activist Fred Daniel, serves as more proof that the Mpumalanga provincial government deals recklessly with taxpayers’ money. The Court ordered Mpumalanga’s Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) and the Land Claims Commissioner to pay R306 109 240 plus interest of […]
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