South Africa’s economy continues to face challenges, including slow growth, high unemployment and pressure on important services such as electricity, transport and water. New infrastructure projects are, therefore, important as they can help improve services, support businesses, create jobs and attract investment. Creamer Media’s ‘Projects in Progress 2026’ report provides an overview of some of the major infrastructure and mining projects under way in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa.

South Africa’s road, rail and port networks remain under strain, with each part of the system facing operational and infrastructure challenges. Roads continue to carry most…

South Africa’s economy continues to face challenges, including slow growth, high unemployment and pressure on important services such as electricity, transport and water. New…

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the increased attention being given to the link between infrastructure delivery, procurement policy and industrialisation in…