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Minister Macpherson’s Middle East Visit Strengthens Economic Ties and Investment Prospects
Minister Macpherson has concluded a highly productive official working visit to the Middle East, engaging in over 25 meetings with key government ministries, state agencies, sovereign wealth funds, and private

South Africa and Qatar Forge Stronger Infrastructure Ties
Doha, Qatar – In a significant move to enhance infrastructure development and economic cooperation, Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) and Qatar’s Public Works Authority, His Excellency President Ashghal, are working towards

South African Delegation Strengthens Investment Ties in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The South African delegation, led by Minister Dean Macpherson, continued high-level discussions in Riyadh on the second day of their visit, focusing on strengthening investment and

Strengthening Industry Collaboration – South African Delegation Engages Zutari in Riyadh
South Africa continues to expand its global infrastructure partnerships, with Minister Dean Macpherson recently leading a delegation to engage with Zutari CEO, Teddy Daka, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Zutari, a

Unlocking Investment – South Africa Engages Saudi Fund for Development
Infrastructure South Africa continues to drive strategic engagements that foster economic growth and sustainable development. Minister Dean Macpherson led a South African delegation that recently engaged with the Saudi Fund

South African Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in UAE
A high-profile South African delegation, led by Minister Dean Macpherson, recently engaged with key stakeholders in Dubai to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Closing Out the Kuwaiti Show
As the Kuwait leg of their Middle East tour concluded, Minister Dean Macpherson and his delegation returned to the South African Embassy for a debrief, reflecting on a visit aimed

The SA Embassy’s Pivotal Role in Kuwait
Minister Dean Macpherson and his delegation made a symbolic stop at the South African Embassy in Kuwait to commend the staff for their efforts in promoting South Africa and fostering

Deepening Infrastructure Investment
During a pivotal stop in Kuwait, Minister Dean Macpherson, alongside Acting Head of Infrastructure South Africa, Mameetse Masemola, held talks with key Kuwaiti figures, including H.E. Abdullatif Hamid Al-Mishari and

ISA visits the Middle East
Minister Dean Macpherson of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure embarked on a strategic Middle East tour from February 19 to March 1, 2025, aimed at bolstering infrastructure investment

Hard Hats and High Hopes
Infrastructure South Africa is set to launch Phase 2 of an ambitious school upgrade project at Zintonga Junior Secondary School, signaling a renewed commitment to improving educational facilities in underserved

Making History: Lerato Mataboge Becomes Youngest Black African AU Commissioner
Congratulations to Lerato Mataboge on her groundbreaking appointment as AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy! Lerato Mataboge brings a wealth of experience to this role, having distinguished herself as a

Infrastructure Fund Approves R38 Billion in Blended Finance Projects Since 2020
Since its launch in 2020, the Infrastructure Fund, a partnership between the National Treasury, the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), and Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), has approved 12 blended

R36 Billion Strategic Integrated Projects Underway to Boost Infrastructure Growth
Several Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) are currently underway, with some commencing in 2024 and others set to begin in 2025. These projects have a total estimated capital value of R36

SMU-SA Project Completed as SIPs Progress Towards 2025 Completion
The construction of the Sefako Makgatho Health University(SMU) project was a huge success. Completed in 2024 at a cost of R600 million, marking a significant milestone in South Africa’s infrastructure
