A strong and resilient Mariswe plays a part in the Infrastructure Story
As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect with gratitude on a year in which we were entrusted with opportunities to contribute to infrastructure development in Southern Africa and beyond. Our work has created jobs, enabled training and professional growth, expanded economic opportunities and supported the reframing of the infrastructure narrative.
Positive Economic and Infrastructure Developments
There have been many positives in the South African economy. If taken separately, they can easily be missed, but together they begin to thread positive energy, resetting hope for the country’s developmental path.
Government and policy decisions have also strengthened confidence. The proposed 0.5 percent VAT increase was suspended after a court challenge, providing welcome relief. The Reserve Bank’s adoption of a 3 percent inflation target is expected to lower borrowing costs, supporting both public and privately funded infrastructure investment. At the 2025 National Construction Summit, Government reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure delivery and introduced guidelines for unsolicited bids, signalling a shift from consumption to investment with capital payments projected to rise to 7.5 percent over the medium term.
Mariswe’s Achievements in 2025
The infrastructure market has seen growth through new project and panel appointments and project extensions for Mariswe. This is a marked improvement from the near standstill environment of 2024, although extended tender validity periods remain a concern because they slow activity across the sector.
Even before major announcements, Mariswe observed a strong market momentum than in 2024. From January to November 2025, we responded to many tenders, panels and EOIs across domestic and international markets, securing some good appointments and we wait for more to come. Inherent in the Multiple validity extensions is a potential for further appointment opportunities.
In response to lower market volumes, we focused on improving efficiencies, strengthening operational capacity through strategic staff appointments, and prioritising business development in key markets.
Training and professional development remain central to our strategy. We congratulate team members who achieved professional registrations this year and commend the Mariswe Young Professionals for winning first place in the 2025 CESA Job Shadow Initiative and Poster Competition. Their work reached large numbers of learners, encouraging interest in STEM subjects. We also congratulate the new leadership of the Young Professionals Forum (YPF) and pledge our support to them in fulfilling their mandate during their term of office.
Commitment to Clients and Quality
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Through our Quality Management System (QMS), we continually refine our performance based on feedback and are pleased with consistently strong external audit results. This is due to every employee’s application of QMS principles in both projects and administration.
We remain steadfast in delivering high-quality projects and supporting our clients in achieving their strategic infrastructure goals.
Gratitude and Festive Wishes
I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to our clients for their continued trust in Mariswe. Without you, it would be impossible for us to help turn infrastructure dreams into lived experiences.
I also extend my sincere thanks to every Mariswe employee for your unwavering commitment to delivering on Mariswe’s objectives. Your dedication to your craft is humbling and continues to drive Mariswe’s excellence forward.
As we take time to relax with our loved ones, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Come back refreshed and ready to take on 2026 with all its promise!
Nonkululeko Sindane
Mariswe CEO
