Government infrastructure spend could assist in creating some of those 6 million extra jobs! That’s the view of Consulting Engineers South Africa. The body represents over 450 firms in infrastructure-related sectors. But CESA says the...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has released its latest analysis of demand for air cargo around the world. Note the observation on the air cargo market in Africa: African carriers registered a contraction of 1.2% for freight...
The Angolan government during 2013 opened over 100 railway stations as part of a project to rebuild the country’s rail network, according to a statement issued in Luanda. Angolan news agency Angop also reported that in Lobito municipality two docks...
Behind the scenes at the Dakar Rally is a massive machine looking after the competitors, vehicles, assistance crews, medical and catering staff, organisers, timekeepers, sponsors and media contingent. Each day the whole Dakar ensemble – comprising...
You are cordially invited to attend the next monthly Transport Forum Special Interest Group meeting in Pretoria: Date: Thursday 6 February 2014 Time: 12h00-16h00 Venue: University of Pretoria Engineering Study Centre; Engineering 1; Main...
As the new year gets into gear – motorists are in for a rude shock. The first e-toll bills and a steep increase in the price of fuel. Adding further pressure to already cash-strapped consumers. Source: sabcdigitalnews Source URL:...
Japanese electronics company Toshiba is purchasing a 26% stake in Indian wastewater management company UEM India. The UEM Group which specialises in providing turnkey services in water and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal facilities...
A large area of contaminated water has been found off the coast of Eastern Shishi City, China. The plume of black water which is estimated to be the size of 50 Olympic swimming pools was discovered by Greenpeace and has been found to contain toxic...
The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) has laid criminal charges against the owners of a fertiliser company after the Selati River, a tributary of the Olifants River, near the Kruger National Park was polluted. Thousands of fish...
The country’s first mine-water atlas is currently being developed. The project, funded by the Water Research Commission (WRC) andled by consulting firm Golder Associates, will provide water managers with a comprehensive reference on the extent of...
