Construction
Construction is a major economic sector encompassing the planning, design, building and maintenance of physical infrastructure and structures. The industry includes residential, commercial, industrial and civil engineering projects such as housing developments, office buildings, factories, roads, bridges, dams, power stations and water treatment facilities. In Africa, construction plays a vital role in economic development, providing employment and supporting urbanisation, industrialisation and the expansion of essential services. The sector is typically labour-intensive and employs workers across a wide range of skill levels, from semiskilled labourers to engineers and project managers. Construction activity is closely linked to government infrastructure spending, private-sector investment and commodity cycles, particularly mining. In South Africa, the industry has faced challenges including fluctuating demand, skills shortages, safety concerns and the impact of economic cycles on public and private capital expenditure. The sector is also significant in public health contexts, as construction workers often face occupational health risks and may be vulnerable to communicable diseases due to migratory labour patterns and on-site living conditions. Construction remains a key indicator of economic confidence and a driver of job creation across sub-Saharan Africa.
Construction Updates
ActionSA wants three economic Ministers fired over Q1 job losses 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th June 2026 ActionSA has intensified its pressure on the Government of National Unity to immediately fire three key economic Ministers following the latest GDP... →
HIV in South Africa: why rolling out a groundbreaking new shot will miss a critical group of men
1st June 2026 The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States... →
Gauteng remains S Africa’s corruption epicentre – Corruption Watch
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th May 2026 Nonprofit organisation Corruption Watch on Monday noted a persistent crisis of governance across multiple sectors, with local government and public... →
Trade conditions deteriorate as fuel prices take their toll – Sacci
By: Sabrina Jardim 21st May 2026 As global trade conditions are factoring in the effect of the war in the Middle East, especially as it impacts international crude oil prices,... →
Payment failures are driving South Africa's construction disputes
19th May 2026 A review of adjudication cases handled by construction law specialist MDA Attorneys indicates that payment failures have become the dominant source... →
QLFS: Unemployment slightly down in KZN but the fight for economic dignity must go on
12th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) notes the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results, which show that KZN was the only... →
ActionSA calls for axing of Ministers following South Africa’s escalating jobs crisis
12th May 2026 ActionSA is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire all the GNU Ministers responsible for South Africa’s current job-destroying environment,... →
Kenya's economy grew 4.6% in 2025, stats office says
By: Reuters 29th April 2026 Kenya's economy grew 4.6% last year, little changed from 2024's 4.7% growth and below a finance ministry estimate, official data showed on... →
When Fuel Costs Become the Inflection Point
31st March 2026 Rising fuel prices are once again dominating economic commentary in South Africa. Business Day reports that the JSE just had its worst month since... →
SA: Thembi Simelane: Address by Minister by Human Settlements, at the Second Local Government Residential Property Summit held at Focus Rooms, Modderfontein, Johannesburg (26/03/2026)
27th March 2026 Current projections from the United Nations and other international organizations confirm that approximately 68% to 70%of the global population... →
