Major earthmoving, mining and construction equipment supplier, ELB Equipment, has announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with LiuGong to act as its sole distributor in Southern Africa.

LTA Autecon, formerly known as Grinaker-LTA Mechanical & Electrical, hosted a golf day and dinner at the Glendowner Golf Club on November 27 to celebrate its first year in business as a rebranded and refocused SMEIPP industry stalwart.

Afrimat, the JSE-listed mid-tier mining and materials company providing construction materials, industrial minerals, bulk commodities, and future materials and metals has released the findings of its Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the third quarter of 2024. The ACI is a composite index of the level of activity within the building and construction sectors and is compiled by economist Dr Roelof Botha on behalf of Afrimat.

As many as 10-13% of construction workers in South Africa are living with HIV/AIDS, potentially causing increased absenteeism, high staff turnover and a loss of valuable skills and tacit knowledge in the sector. Employers in the sector can help reduce risk and promote a healthy workplace by offering awareness programmes and support.

The mayor of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Councillor Princess Faku, has welcomed the introduction of two road projects,  as fostering socio-economic growth, not only in the metro but also in the Eastern Cape.