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International Mandela Day 2023
Mandela Day is a time when we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Nelson Mandela and the values he embodied: compassion, unity, and service to humanity. It serves as a reminder that each of us has the power to create change and uplift those in need. In line with...
Corporate Social Responsibility; ever-increasing role in Corporate Strategy
The growth of international human rights law in recent times, first targeting government actions and later corporations are one of the factors that created the basis for international principles on business and human rights. The United Nations Guiding Principles on...
Bigen – your one-stop shop enabling profitable mining
Mining plays a vital role in the economic development of many African countries, and mining operations have influenced economic, environmental, social and even political impacts at national, provincial, and local levels. Even so, it is not business as usual for mining...
Bigen recognised at CESA AON Engineering Excellence Awards
Leading and trusted African engineering and infrastructure development group, Bigen, was recognised for engineering excellence at the annual CESA AON Engineering Excellence Awards held on Wednesday, 28 September 2022. Apart from submitting the winning entry in...
Nationality motivated non-tariff barriers – the biggest risk to African Free Trade
By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, Managing Director: Development Advisory and Impact at leading infrastructure development group, Bigen. The continuation of individualistic, nationality driven and inspired Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) is one of the greatest risks faced by...
Nelson Mandela Day – 18 July 2022
Traditionally Bigen has always joined countless people across the world in celebrating Nelson Mandela Day - inspired by global icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela - to support the less fortunate. As such we have assisted many welfare organisations...
It is not about Mining, it is about Logistics!
A transportation and railways subject matter expert with 30 years' experience in business management that includes global exposure to project development and execution, Henk has been the Managing Director of Bigen's Transport Directorate since 2018. Henk's deep...
Bigen Video Competition
Thank you for expressing an interest in our video competition. We are delighted to have you on board and would like to share the following information with you to enlighten the brief: A little bit about us Bigen is a truly African group with its headquarters based in...
Bigen supports Mauritian Government in major social housing drive
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 in South Africa and Mauritius, the Bigen Group has grown its footprint...
You think load shedding is bad – water shedding is far worse
Dr Mias van der Walt, Managing Director of Bigen’s Water and Agriculture Directorate and widely recognised thought leader in his field, explores why he believes water shedding is even worse than load shedding. Someone once said: “One of our greatest freedoms is how we...
