In our first installment of Infrastructure News Round Up for 2021, we bring you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds.
In our headlines this week:
South Africa to receive first batch of Covid-19 vaccines
Department postpones implementation of EPR Regulations
Covid-19 could accelerate technology adoption in construction
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