South Africa (SA) needs to significantly increase investment in infrastructure and improve project planning if it is to achieve its long-term economic development targets. This was among the issues raised at the SA Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions' 2026 Conference and Masterclasses, which concluded today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.

The two-day gathering brought together built environment professionals, government representatives and industry leaders to discuss ethical leadership, accountability and the future of the construction sector. 

Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange has more.

South Africa (SA) needs to significantly increase investment in infrastructure and improve project planning if it is to achieve its long-term economic development targets. This was among the issues raised at the SA Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions' 2026 Conference and Masterclasses, which concluded today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
The two-day gathering brought together built environment professionals, government representatives and industry leaders to discuss ethical leadership, accountability and the future of the construction sector.&nbsp;
Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange has more.

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Construction sector urges boost in SA infrastructure investment

Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP. Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours.

With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context, helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead.

Time now for our daily Africa RoundUP.&nbsp;Each morning, just after six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the world over the past 24 hours.
With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context, helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead.

Daily Africa Round Up delivers morning news, analysis

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa and we speak to Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi.

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa and we speak to Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi.

Geopolitical Analyst Aaron Ngambi analyses Central Africa news

South Africa's (SA) Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, says China remains a strategic partner in advancing SA's scientific and technological capabilities. 

Speaking at a session on China-Africa Space Information Technology and Applied Science in Wuhan on Tuesday, Dr Gina highlighted the longstanding bilateral partnership, underpinned by a 1999 Science and Technology Agreement, which has facilitated more than 240 joint research and development projects.

SA is calling for stronger cooperation between Africa and China in space science and technology, with a focus on leveraging innovation to address the continent's developmental challenges. 

Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

South Africa's (SA) Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, says China remains a strategic partner in advancing SA's scientific and technological capabilities.&nbsp;
Speaking at a session on China-Africa Space Information Technology and Applied Science in Wuhan on Tuesday, Dr Gina highlighted the longstanding bilateral partnership, underpinned by a 1999 Science and Technology Agreement, which has facilitated more than 240 joint research and development projects.
SA is calling for stronger cooperation between Africa and China in space science and technology, with a focus on leveraging innovation to address the continent's developmental challenges.&nbsp;
Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe filed this report.

Construction sector urges boost in SA infrastructure investment

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