The National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI), working with the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), invites representatives to attend the Official Handover of the Vaalputs Nuclear Waste Disposal Facility. This significant event...
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is optimistic of an economic boost from improved Port of Cape Town operations following major Transnet investments in dozens of new cranes this year, including critical anti-sway technology to...
The industry standard for getting ‘dirty’ water to a suitable drinking standard requires chlorine, but chlorine has its limits. Treating water in rural places requires easy solutions, and non-chlorinated water treatment may be the answer to this...
The UN estimates that the human population will grow from 8 billion to 10 billion by 2050. This extraordinary figure forces the world to reckon with one of its biggest challenges, namely, how do we ensure food access for these billions of people?...
The relationship between inequality and economic growth is a complex one, especially in Africa. Inequality is the result of a host of factors, including policy choices, institutional legacies and power structures that favour elites. Professor...
Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, today announced the launch of its new VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) solution, powered by Digital Twin technology from its strategic...
The 18th of September is World Water Monitoring Day, held each year to promote public awareness around the importance of water quality by involving communities in water testing and monitoring. “Community participation is essential to preserving...
The push to use recycled plastic as a raw material in manufacturing is essential to keeping recycling going, Oliver Bonstein, general manager of South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO), says, “Without end-markets for recycled plastic...
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has marked a significant milestone in infrastructure development in Africa with the signing of a landmark Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Facility Agreement with the Government of the Republic of...
The 26th edition of WasteCon will take place at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg from 20–22 October 2026. WasteCon is the premier platform for showcasing best practices and sustainable solutions in waste and resource management. Celebrating 50 Years...
