Dams have been emblematic of the World Bank’s approach to development for many decades. From the bank’s early years in the 1960s and 1970s, large-scale infrastructure projects such as dams, power plants and transport networks were central to its...
One of the commitments the South African presidency of the G20 made in its policy priorities document at the beginning of 2025 was to push for fairer, more transparent sovereign credit ratings. And to address the high cost of capital caused by an...
Having built a strong reputation in the geotechnical engineering space for more than 50 years, SRK Consulting South Africa (SA) has established its own specialised in-house geotechnical laboratory at its Johannesburg practise– becoming one of only...
What started off as a small port today stands as one of the most promising ports in the country, with great potential to become one of the greatest in Africa – if not the world. The Port of Ngqura, also known as Coega Harbour, is the only...
Forty contractors have been blacklisted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) from doing business with the department and its entities. The blacklisting spans from June 2024 to date. Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson said this...
Eighteen rural mountain communities in Lesotho have formally complained about Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The massive project, a joint scheme with South Africa, will supply water to Gauteng and generate electricity for...
South Africa has taken an important step towards meeting its carbon reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement, with carbon budget regulations that will demand tangible action from the country’s large emitters. Published for comment in early...
In a milestone achievement for South Africa’s renewable energy sector, Concor has taken full control of the Balance of Plant (BoP) scope on the TotalEnergies Renewables De Aar 2 South Wind Energy Facility in the Northern Cape. This marks the first...
The Municipality of Walvis Bay in Namibia has strengthened its sewer and drainage maintenance capabilities with the addition of a South African-manufactured Werner Pumps jetting trailer to complement its existing Werner Pumps combination jetting...
The Verder Group is underpinned by two divisions: Verder Liquids, a high-tech pump-manufacturing specialist, and Verder Scientific, a leading laboratory and analysing-equipment supplier. “Our divisions are two sides of the same coin. While Verder...
