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Rail masterplan to be finalised by October next year
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Department of Transport (DoT) aims to have the interim National Rail Masterplan (NRMP) ready by February next year, says DoT chief director Jan-David de Villiers. This will be followed by an... 


Integrated infrastructure service offering enables Bigen’s sustainability
Integrated infrastructure service offering enables Bigen’s sustainability
20th February 2024

To remain sustainable amid the current economic climate, infrastructure development company Bigen has structured its product offering to provide its clients a one-stop service. “This has allowed... 


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Corporate Social Responsibility - an ever-increasing role in Corporate Strategy
8th June 2023

By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, MD: Bigen Development Advisory and Impact The growth of international human rights law in recent times, first targeting government actions and later corporations, are one... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


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FinTech and financial inclusion for the unbanked and underbanked in Africa
22nd March 2023

By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, Managing Director: Development Advisory and Impact at leading infrastructure development group, Bigen The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in August 2017, established a... 


Bigen Group focusing on solutions-driven infrastructure development
Bigen Group focusing on solutions-driven infrastructure development
8th February 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

With increasing levels of opportunity within the infrastructure development space, solutions-driven infrastructure development firm Bigen Group’s strategy focuses on expanding into the rest of the... 


Milé Sofijanic
Milé Sofijanic
16th September 2022 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Milé Sofijanic, MD of ECS Associates, a contract and project management consulting, advisory services and training company 


Bigen appoints Rre Jubilee Mokgosi as Botswana Country Manager
15th September 2022

Leading African infrastructure development Group, Bigen, has appointed the highly respected, experienced and well known Motswana, Rre Jubilee Mokgosi as Country Manager for its Botswana operations.... 


Nationality motivated non-tariff barriers – the biggest risk to African free trade
6th September 2022

By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, Managing Director: Development Advisory and Impact at leading infrastructure development group, Bigen. The continuation of individualistic, nationality driven and inspired... 


It is not about Mining, it is about Logistics!
21st April 2022

By Henk Bester Managing Director: Bigen Transport Most of the 100,000 route-km of railway network in Africa was built more than a century ago and very little was added over the corresponding... 


LED retrofit lighting solution for De Aar Hospital
6th April 2022

BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution for the De Aar Hospital in the Northern Cape. With this new lighting installation, the hospital benefits from significant energy... 


Bigen supports Mauritian Government in major social housing drive
1st April 2022

Established 50 years ago, the Bigen Group has earned a solid reputation as an innovative, solutions-focused infrastructure development Group invested in the future of Africa. With its Head Quarters... 


You think Load shedding is bad – Water shedding is far worse
17th March 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Someone once said: “One of our greatest freedoms is how we react to things.” This is particularly true in times when things do not go according to plan. A case in point is the COVID-19 pandemic.... 


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Changing of the guard
20th August 2021

Changing of the guard  Bigen, a leading African infrastructure development group of companies, has announced the retirement of current CEO Dr Snowy Khoza, who has been at the helm since October 1,... 


The right call – Bigen appoints Luthando Vutula as new CEO
8th July 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Leading infrastructure development Group, Bigen, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luthando Vutula, previously the CEO of Ubank, as the incoming CEO set to succeed Dr Snowy Khoza on 1... 


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Steel shortage delays building projects
18th June 2021 By: Khutso Maphatsoe

The shortage of steel and an increase in the steel price have led to delays in projects for the light-steel-frame building and roofing sector, says construction materials supplier Izinga Roofing... 


The Bigen Group
The Bigen Group
21st May 2021

The Bigen Group has, since its inception 50 years ago, earned a solid reputation as an innovative, solutions-focused engineering and infrastructure development partner and employer of choice,... 


Dr Mias van der Walt: Bigen Managing Director: Water & Sanitation
Bigen values the importance of water for all
24th March 2021

Bigen, a socio-economic development company driving socio-economic change through innovative infrastructure development solutions, observes World Water Day with passionate support for its 2021... 


Scramble for Covid-19 Vaccine Exposes Pitfalls of Africa’s Pittance Investment in Research and Development
12th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

By McLean Sibanda, Ph.D., Managing Director Bigen Global Limited and author of the book Nuts & Bolts – Strengthening Africa’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, and innovation expert that... 


Dr Snowy Khoza receives top ranking in Businesswoman of the Year awards
9th October 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Enjoying international acclaim for her untainted business ethics, astute business skills and for driving transformation, Bigen CEO, Dr Snowy Khoza has been ranked as South Africa’s Top Gender... 


In a Post Covid-World, the Africa Continental Free Trade Area could not come soon enough
22nd May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Thought leader and MD: Development Advisory and Impact for Bigen, Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, explains the importance of a free trade area and customs union. How is Covid-19 Affecting Africa? 


Bigen Group opens office for level-4 lockdown
8th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bigen Group was pleased to welcome back to the office, on a rotational basis, 30% of its South African workforce from lockdown on Monday, 4 May 2020, subject to strict compliance with the... 


Dr Snowy Khoza receives 67CEOs award
11th March 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dr Snowy Khoza, CEO of the Bigen Group and passionate development activist, was recognised for her extraordinary contribution to business and people development by the 67CEOs Foundation recently.... 


Bigen partners with new Agricultural Development Agency to drive agricultural development and transformation
20th February 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bigen has teamed up as a founding partner with the newly launched Agricultural Development Agency (AGDA) which plans to drive agricultural development and support successful land reform in South... 


Bigen exemplifies ‘profit with purpose’ at SVAI event
30th January 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bigen, a leading infrastructure development company driving socio-economic change, will outline its effective development impact strategy at a business breakfast focusing on how business can... 


Bigen clinches two top awards
21st November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Infrastructure development leader Bigen, is increasingly being recognised for its commitment to business excellence, addressing Africa’s economic challenges, and supporting the achievement of... 


Bigen’s transformation journey continues in Earnest
22nd July 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Bigen Group (which consists of Bigen Africa Group Holdings based in South Africa and Bigen Global Limited based in Mauritius) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Snowy Khoza as Group... 


Bigen awarded Level 1 B-BBEE rating
11th December 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bigen, an innovative, solutions-focused infrastructure development Group and influential contributor to socio-economic development across Africa, has been rated a Level 1 status by MPower Ratings,... 


South Africa needs to increase private sector’s infrastructure development role
4th May 2012 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

“The private sector is not being involved enough in the government’s infrastructure implementation plans. Further, the South African government must establish whether we are a developmental State... 


Rural development driven by mining
27th April 2012 By: Leandi Kolver

A project aimed at developing the Nkangala district, in Mpumalanga, which hosts numerous mining projects and poverty-stricken communities, by enabling mining companies to comply with their social... 


Consulting firm’s airport project set for August take-off
3rd August 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

Consulting engineering company Bigen Africa says it is working on a number of projects, one of which includes the pier for the new Airbus at the OR Tambo International Airport. The project is... 


Mmamabula energy project, Botswana
18th May 2007 By: Sheila Barradas

The Mmamabula coalfield comprises two noncontiguous coal prospecting licences in the Mmamabula coalfields of south-eastern Botswana, namely the 50 840-ha Mmamabula East and the 14 000-ha Mmambula... 


Consulting group sees big value in innovation
4th May 2007 By: Dennis Ndaba

Consulting engineers project and programme management company Bigen Africa has taken up residence in a new R59-million headquarters building at The Innovation Hub, Africa’s first... 


Consulting engineer sees social development as key to service
27th April 2007 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The social economic development (SED) services offered by Bigen Africa Consulting Engineers is what sets it apart from other consulting firms, Bigen Africa director Dirk Kleingeld tells Mining Weekly. 


Mighty Mmamabula steams ahead
16th March 2007 By: Christy van der Merwe

Apart form the Waterberg coal basin, the Mmamabula coalfield is said to be the largest untapped coal resource in the Southern African Development Community, containing an estimated three billion... 


Mmamabula Energy Project
23rd February 2007 By: Sheila Barradas

Name of the project and location Mmamabula Energy Project, Botswana. Project description The Mmamabula coalfield comprises two noncontiguous coal prospecting licences in the Mmamabula coalfields of... 


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