Deputy Minister David Mahlobo delivered a keynote address at the @DevacInvest Infrastructure Summit in Sandton today, where he reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to transparent, accountable and corruption-free infrastructure development. #DevacInfraSummit26

The DEVAC Infrastructure Summit is taking place 27–28 May 2026. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀. As a 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 at this year’s summit, the #cidb is proud to join industry leaders, investors, government and private sector decision-makers in tackling real challenges and exploring practical solutions shaping the continent. 👉🏿 Learn more about the DEVAC Infrastructure Summit: infrasfuture.com/ Attending in person? Be sure to visit the #𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗯 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 at the summit. #BuildingForTheFuture @DevacInvest

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Infrastructure delivery is increasingly being driven from the ground up, where industrial zones, logistics corridors, and energy hubs converge to enable real economic activity. In South Africa, the @RichardsBayIDZ is advancing this model, supporting investment across energy, logistics, and manufacturing while leveraging its strategic position along a key port and export corridor. With a growing base of investors and serviced industrial land, RBIDZ continues to translate infrastructure into industrial output, connecting projects to markets and strategy to execution. #RBIDZ joins the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026 as a #Silver & #SEZ #Partner, taking place on 27 - 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. Engage with Muzi Shange, Chief Operations Officer of RBIDZ, as he shares practical perspectives on enabling investment-ready zones, supporting industrial growth, and strengthening infrastructure-linked value chains across energy, logistics, water, and manufacturing. #savethedates : 27 - 28 May 2026 @ NH Sandton Hotel - Johannesburg To Register, visit infrasfuture.com/ Step into the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) at Stand DI12, alongside 250 industry leaders driving Africa’s infrastructure and industrial agenda. From investor-ready land to projects linked to energy, logistics, and manufacturing, RBIDZ offers a practical view of how industrial zones are enabling growth at scale. #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

Africa is no longer planning infrastructure... it is delivering it. From energy and construction to transport, digital, and water, the continent is shifting into a phase defined by execution, bankability, and certainty. The question is no longer what’s possible, but what gets funded and built. At the core of this shift lies one critical factor: the alignment of policy, capital, and legal certainty. It is within this context that we are proud to welcome @CDHLegal as #Strategic #Legal #Partner & #Sponsor of the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026, taking place on 27 - 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. With a track record of advising on some of the continent’s most significant infrastructure and energy transactions, CDH continues to play a defining role in enabling project viability, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and supporting cross-border investment flows. Their expertise sits at the intersection of law, policy, and commercial strategy, exactly where Africa’s infrastructure future is being shaped. Join Jackwell Feris, Director | Head: Industrials, Manufacturing & Trade Sector at CDH, and his team as they lead critical conversations on structuring bankable infrastructure, navigating evolving regulatory landscapes, and unlocking opportunities across energy, transport, construction, water, and digital infrastructure. Visit Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) at Stand DI12 at DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026 to connect with one of Africa’s leading legal and advisory firms in infrastructure. As infrastructure delivery accelerates across energy, construction, transport, water, and digital sectors, CDH continues to support stakeholders with the legal and regulatory clarity needed to move projects from idea to execution. Meet the team and explore how their expertise is helping shape bankable, deliverable infrastructure across the continent. #savethedates : 27 - 28 May 2026 @ NH Sandton Hotel - Johannesburg To Register, visit infrasfuture.com/ Mark your calender for a gathering of over 250 infrastructure experts, decision-makers, and industry leaders driving Africa’s infrastructure agenda forward. #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

As Africa intensifies its focus on infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth, the need for credible leadership and bankable project pipelines has never been greater. We are therefore delighted to welcome Martin Meyer, MEC for @KZNPublicWorks , as a keynote speaker at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026, taking place on 27 - 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. Under his leadership, KwaZulu-Natal is undergoing a strategic infrastructure reset, strengthening public-private collaboration, streamlining financial and project governance frameworks, and unlocking institutional capacity to accelerate project delivery across municipalities. These reforms are positioning the province as an increasingly attractive destination for infrastructure investment. Mark your calendar and join over 250 industry experts including South Africa’s leading infrastructure stakeholders at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026. As Africa accelerates its infrastructure agenda for inclusive economic growth, hear directly from MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal, Martin Meyer, as he unpacks the province’s strategic infrastructure reset. From strengthening project governance and accelerating delivery systems to enhancing public-private collaboration, his address will highlight how KwaZulu-Natal is building the frameworks needed to unlock bankable infrastructure projects and improve execution. Do you provide solutions and services in areas such as Transport Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, Construction, BIM, Human Settlements, Energy & Power Infrastructure, Cutting-Edge Technology, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Consultancy, PPPs, Legal, Project Management, or Last-Mile Infrastructure? If so, we want to connect with you! #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

Africa’s industrial landscape is accelerating. SEZs, IDZs, and economic hubs are turning vision into execution, unlocking investment, strengthening value chains, and positioning Africa as a global manufacturing force. Following the success and high-impact outcomes of the inaugural edition, the DEVAC SEZs - IDZs - Economic Zones SUMMIT returns in 2026 with an expanded, more focused agenda, bringing together the stakeholders shaping Africa’s next phase of industrial growth. What’s New for 2026: Expanded Multi-Track Programme: This year, the conversation goes deeper with three dedicated investment tracks spanning Africa’s key industrial growth sectors: ➤ TRACK 1: Infrastructure & Energy Investment Opportunities ➤ TRACK 2: Manufacturing, Automotive & Industrial Investment ➤ TRACK 3: Agri-Industrial & Agribusiness Investment From Dialogue to Delivery: Building on 2025’s outcomes, the 2026 edition places stronger emphasis on investment-ready projects, implementation strategies, and measurable impact across SEZs and IDZs. A Broader, More Connected Ecosystem: Engage with zone authorities, investors, DFIs, policymakers, and industry leaders driving industrialisation across Africa’s fastest-growing corridors. As global supply chains continue to shift and Africa strengthens its position within the AfCFTA framework, SEZs and IDZs are playing a pivotal role in enabling localisation, boosting exports, and attracting strategic investment into key sectors. The DEVAC SEZs - IDZs - Economic Zones SUMMIT 2026 will take place on 18 – 19 November 2026 at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in Durban - South Africa, bringing together decision-makers and project owners at the forefront of this transformation. #savethedates : 18 – 19 November 2026 @ the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in Durban - South Africa Register here to secure your seat: economic-zones.com/ Early bird rates end on 30 June 2026 Why This Matters Now Africa’s economic zones are entering a new phase, one defined by execution, competitiveness, and integration. From energy resilience and logistics infrastructure to industrial manufacturing and agri-processing, the focus is shifting toward bankable projects, scalable models, and cross-border collaboration. #DEVACSEZIDZ26 #AfricaInvestment #InvestmentOpportunities #AfCFTA #EconomicGrowth #IndustrialDevelopment #EmergingMarkets #TradeAndInvestment #SEZ #IDZ #EconomicZones #IndustrialParks #SpecialEconomicZones #ZoneDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment #EnergyAfrica #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureDevelopment #ManufacturingAfrica #Industrialisation #AutomotiveAfrica #LocalManufacturing #AgribusinessAfrica #AgriIndustrial #FoodSecurityAfrica #AgriInvestment #AgriValueChains #SustainableAgriculture

Infrastructure success depends on strong governance, clear standards, and decisive leadership. It is this leadership that makes the @cidb_sa a vital force in South Africa’s built environment, and we are proud to welcome them as a #Strategic #Partner of the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026, taking place on 27 - 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. At a time when the industry is evolving rapidly, cidb continues to lead the way by strengthening contractor development, enhancing compliance frameworks, and enabling inclusive participation across the construction value chain. Their work is instrumental in improving delivery standards while creating sustainable opportunities for growth. Adding to this, cidb CEO, Mr. Bongani Dladla, returns to the Summit stage to build on last year’s insights, sharing the latest developments in cidb’s national construction reforms, delivery performance frameworks, and contractor capability programmes. Delegates will gain a forward‑looking perspective on how these updates, including regulatory evolution and industry development initiatives, are driving infrastructure delivery and shaping the future of South Africa’s built environment. #savethedates : 27 - 28 May 2026 @ NH Sandton Hotel - Johannesburg To Register, visit infrasfuture.com/ Save the date and join over 250 industry experts including South Africa’s construction leaders at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026! Visit the CIDB team at Stand DI18 to experience how they’re advancing contractor capability, driving industry performance, and shaping the future of infrastructure delivery. Do you provide solutions and services in areas such as Transport Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, Construction, BIM, Human Settlements, Energy & Power Infrastructure, Cutting-Edge Technology, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Consultancy, PPPs, Legal, Project Management, or Last-Mile Infrastructure? If so, we want to connect with you! #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

Discipline. Insight. Precision. That’s what turns ambitious ideas into lasting infrastructure. We are thrilled to welcome MARISWE as a #Bronze #Partner & #Sponsor of the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026, taking place on 27 - 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. Their dedication to excellence in execution and their role in shaping impactful infrastructure outcomes make them a valued addition to this year’s summit. Across Africa, Mariswe has built a reputation for bringing clarity to complexity and structure to large-scale developments. Through its strength in project management, quantity surveying, and advisory services, they ensure that infrastructure is delivered efficiently, sustainably, and with measurable value, supporting both public and private sector growth across the continent. #savethedates : 27 - 28 May 2026 @ NH Sandton Hotel - Johannesburg To Register, visit infrasfuture.com/ Mark your calendar and join over 250 industry experts at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026, as Mariswe becomes the hub of precision project delivery, cost management, and advisory excellence. Discover how disciplined planning and strategic execution by the Mariswe Team are turning Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects into reality. Connect directly with the professionals who make it happen, and gain insights that will shape the way you deliver, invest in, and experience infrastructure. This is your opportunity to engage with a partner who doesn’t just talk about progress... they make it happen. Do you provide solutions and services in areas such as Transport Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, Construction, BIM, Human Settlements, Energy & Power Infrastructure, Cutting-Edge Technology, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Consultancy, PPPs, Legal, Project Management, or Last-Mile Infrastructure? If so, we want to connect with you! #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

Africa’s hydrogen revolution is accelerating ... and 2026 is the year to engage!!! We are delighted to confirm the 2026 edition of Africa’s only dedicated Hydrogen Summit, the DEVAC HYDROGEN-H INDABA 2026, taking place on 9 - 10 September 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa, under the theme “Delivering Africa’s Hydrogen Economy”. Government leaders, investors, developers, technology innovators, industrial offtakers, utilities, financiers, policy advisors, project partners, and other key stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain will convene at the INDABA to uncover emerging opportunities, highlight success stories, and engage with cutting-edge projects that are actively transforming Africa’s hydrogen economy. #savethedates : 9 - 10 September 2026 @ the HN Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg – South Africa To book your seat, visit hydrogen-h.com/ The DEVAC HYDROGEN-H INDABA 2026 arrives as Africa’s hydrogen sector accelerates: countries are rolling out national hydrogen strategies, first-of-their-kind pilot plants, and integrated infrastructure hubs linking production, storage, transport, and industrial off-take. This summit will ​spotlight breakthroughs, connect regional and international partners, and put you at the heart of where real deals are happening ... today, not tomorrow. Serious developments are happening across Africa’s hydrogen sector: from national strategies to pilot plants and industrial-scale projects... It’s time to mark your calendar and join over 250 industry leaders from Africa's Hydrogen value chain on 9 - 10 September 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg – South Africa. #DEVACHYDROINDABA26 #africa #hydrogenproduction #hydrogentechnology #skillsdevelopment #hydrogenfuelcell #hydrogenstorage #hydrogenenergy #hydrogenpower #hydrogenmobility #hydrogeninfrastructure #hydrogeneconomy #energytransition #oilandgas #mining #utilitiesindustry #hydrogenelectrolyser #offshorewindenergy #industrialization

UK–Africa infrastructure projects are moving fast, transforming investment plans in energy, transport, and finance into real impact. Building on this momentum, H.E. Ben Ainsley, Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa at the UK Department for Business and Trade, joins the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026 as a #Keynote #Speaker on 27 – 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. Leading the UK's commercial engagement across the continent, he works closely with partners in priority sectors including energy transition, logistics, digital infrastructure, and large-scale capital projects. His keynote will provide insight into how collaboration with UK Export Finance and British International Investment is expanding bankable infrastructure opportunities and strengthening investor confidence across African markets. Unlock insights from the UK’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026. Explore how strategic partnerships and blended finance are transforming infrastructure delivery across the continent. #savethedates : 27 - 28 May 2026 @ NH Sandton Hotel - Johannesburg Early Bird Registration closes on 19 March 2026! To Register, visit infrasfuture.com/ Attendees will gain a front-row view of how investment-ready projects are connecting markets, boosting industrial capacity, and strengthening energy resilience, and see how UK-backed institutions are driving bankable, high-impact opportunities across Africa. Do you provide solutions and services in areas such as Transport Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, Construction, BIM, Human Settlements, Energy & Power Infrastructure, Cutting-Edge Technology, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Consultancy, PPPs, Legal, Project Management, or Last-Mile Infrastructure? If so, we want to connect with you! #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

Africa’s infrastructure and energy sector enters a defining decade, driven by integration, investment, and bold leadership. We are therefore honored that H.E. Ms Lerato Mataboge, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy at the @_AfricanUnion, will deliver a keynote at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026, taking place on 27 – 28 May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg - South Africa. As the AU’s lead in advancing regional energy systems, integrated transport corridors, and investment-ready infrastructure programs under Agenda 2063, Commissioner Mataboge will share strategies for accelerating projects that connect markets, strengthen industrial capacity, and enhance energy resilience across the continent. Join over 250 industry experts and hear directly from H.E. Ms Lerato Mataboge, as she shares insights on Africa’s most pressing infrastructure and energy priorities at the DEVAC INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026. Her keynote will showcase how continental energy systems and transport corridors are advancing at scale, how policy frameworks, capital, and delivery partners are aligned to accelerate infrastructure development, how investment-ready projects are connecting markets while boosting industrial capacity and energy resilience, and how strategic collaborations are catalyzing cross-border partnerships across Africa’s infrastructure and energy sectors. #savethedates : 27 - 28 May 2026 @ NH Sandton Hotel - Johannesburg Early Bird Registration closes on 19 March 2026! To Register, visit infrasfuture.com/ Do you provide solutions and services in areas such as Transport Infrastructure, Water Infrastructure, Construction, BIM, Human Settlements, Energy & Power Infrastructure, Cutting-Edge Technology, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Consultancy, PPPs, Legal, Project Management, or Last-Mile Infrastructure? If so, we want to connect with you! #DEVACINFRASUMMIT26 #africa #infrastructureinvestment #construction #building #portinfrastructure #bridges #waterinfrastructure #roadinfrastructure #railinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure #smartinfrastructure #digitalinfrasftructure #infrastructuredevelopment #smartcities #ictinfrastructure #energyinfrastructure #hydrogen #energytransition #industrialization #finances

🌍 Africa’s infrastructure is moving from projects to progress. Join the 2026 @DevacInvest Infrastructure Summit 📅 27–28 May 2026 📍 NH Sandton Hotel. A high-impact event driving real project execution across the continent. 🔗 Read more: t.ly/eOL-i