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Closing the Loop with EnviroServ: Waste, Water, and a Sustainable Future
EnviroServ is now a SUEZ company. How does this benefit your customers? DT: The acquisition has added water capabilities to EnviroServ’s portfolio. Present on the African continent since the construction of the Sherbine Water Treatment Plant in Egypt in 1948, SUEZ has...
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Making Every Drop Count In Gqeberha
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired a unique partnership...
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MTN Business Smart Water: Where Utility Management Meets Intelligence
In today’s increasingly connected and sustainability-driven world, managing water efficiently is not only an economic necessity, but a key responsibility for individuals, businesses, and municipalities. “The MTN Business Smart Water solution addresses this need,...
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Western Cape Water Supply: Overview In Numbers
What is a Blue Drop Risk Rating (BDRR)? The BDRR assessment focuses on critical risk areas within water services provision. This allows the water service institution to identify and prioritise the critical risk areas within its drinking water treatment process and to...
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Transnet Lifts Rail Volumes Amid Challenging Conditions
Key highlights Revenue increased by 6,0% from R39,2 billion to R41,5 billion EBITDA decreased by 1,6% from R13,8 billion to R13,6 billion The loss for the period is R2,2 billion compared to a loss of R1,6 billion in 2023 Cash generated from...
Update On Fish Mortality Incident At Nandoni Dam In Limpopo
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is investigating the recent fish mortality incident at Nandoni Dam and the Luvuvhu River near Tshitomboni and Tswinga villages in the Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo. The Department received...
Market Outlook 2025: How to Navigate Opportunities and Risks
As we approach 2025, global markets present a dynamic mix of opportunities and risks. Geopolitical tensions, shifting economic policies, and evolving consumer dynamics are reshaping the investment terrain. The ability to cut through short-term...
Verder Liquids Releases Dura 60: A Leap Forward In Performance And Efficiency
Verder Liquids has launched the Verderflex DURA 60 Hose Pump, specifically designed for applications such as metering, bulk handling and transfer duties. The Dura 60 is ideal for sludges, slurries, and abrasives across general industrial and mining...
Johannesburg Water’s Preparedness for Upcoming Rand Water Maintenance
Johannesburg Water will temporarily stop the daily restriction of the systems that will be impacted during the Rand Water maintenance. However, other non-impacted systems may continue to be restricted. Furthermore, the Entity will provide...
Navigating The Climate Storm: How Data Helps Insurers Weather Climate Risks
A January 2024 article published by the University of KwaZulu-Natal suggests that South Africa has seen a 60% increase in extreme weather events over the past two decades. With extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and storms becoming...
Sustainability
Who Said What At The Water And Sanitation Indaba
Last week, top leaders – including the President, Deputy President, and the Minister of Water and Sanitation – along with industry experts from both the public and private sectors, gathered in Midrand for a high-impact two-day Water and...
SALGA Rejects Undermining Of Local Government And Constitutional Order
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) values opportunities for intergovernmental dialogue and welcomed the recent National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held on 27 and 28 March 2025. The Indaba provided a platform to confront the...
Transforming Coastal Erosion Research in Ghana with Digital Earth Africa
Ghana’s coastline is undergoing rapid transformation due to coastal erosion, severely impacting local communities, ecosystems, and industries such as tourism and fishing. Leveraging advanced satellite data and geospatial tools to monitor...
How Technology Can Help With Water Issues In South Africa
The scope of South Africa’s NRW has become a sticking point for the sector generating much private-sector interest, especially in the case of applying new technology as a solution. Xylem, an industry leader in smart water technology, hosted a...
Virtual Water Can Inform Better Agricultural Decisions
Informed consumers can make better purchasing decisions, informed producers can manage water use better. Virtual water is a representation of the ‘water footprint’ embedded into the production process. Simply put it is the litre value of a...
Ground Zero for Innovation in Water Re-use and Recycling
Cape Town’s approach to Day Zero water supply in early 2018 created shock waves around the world. It was at the time widely recognised that this might be the first time globally that a vast, modern metro region was in serious danger of running out...
Events
Industry News
Internet Connectivity Can Aid SA’s Development
Internet connectivity has the potential to boost employment while also broadening access to education, healthcare and the speeding up of service delivery, says Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina. Internet...
Magalies Water Welcomes the Declarations of the Water and Sanitation Indaba
Magalies Water has taken note with great appreciation of the declarations made at the Water and Sanitation Indaba recently held in Gauteng province. These commitments represent a fresh mandate from the highest echelons of government in the country,...
2025 Water & Sanitation Indaba: A Call for Action on South Africa’s Water Security
The Department of Water and Sanitation, under the leadership of the Honourable Minister, has convened the 2025 Water and Sanitation Indaba at the Gallagher Convention Centre. The event brings together government leaders, private sector...
Water
Metro News
Reducing Waste at our Fingertips
The City of Cape Town currently manages about 2,1 million tonnes of waste annually, with about 31,53% of this waste currently diverted from landfill. ‘All of us generate waste by the products we buy and use so let’s all work together and do what we...
City Replaces Over 20km of Water and Sewer Pipes in February
With this latest progress, the total pipe replacement for the 2024/2025 financial year now stands at 41 146m of water pipes and 76 871m of sewer pipes replaced. In February 2025, the following replacements were made: 9 520m of water pipes were...
Computer Lab Donation Boosts Maharishi’s ‘Education Town’ Vision
Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation donates funds to set up three computer labs, accommodating 300 additional computer stations in the Johannesburg CBD, to help students develop essential tech skills as the organisation’s dream for an...
Waste
Engineering
Public Works Minister Calls for Engineers to Return Home at CESA Infrastructure Indaba
At the heart of this year’s Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) Infrastructure Indaba is a powerful call to action: bring South Africa’s engineers back home to contribute to our nation’s growth. The CESA Infrastructure Indaba commenced...
University of Pretoria’s Rachel van Zyl Swoops Up Top Prize at the 2025 SAICE National IP Showdown
The 2025 SAICE National Intellectual Property (IP) Showdown, a much-coveted event where final-year Civil Engineering students from leading universities across the country go head-to-head presenting their groundbreaking research projects – all...
Emphasis on Implementation and Clear Commitments Needed to Spur Infrastructure Growth – CESA
Following the delivery of the 2025 Budget Speech by the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has highlighted the need for a concrete plan of action to translate the budget’s intentions into tangible...
Technology
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Digital Magazines
ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
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Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
