As of late September 2024, South Africa had not experienced loadshedding since 26 March 2024. Scepticism that the pause in loadshedding was related to the May general election soon ebbed away. South Africans have become increasingly comfortable...
The construction mafia has become so entrenched in South Africa that the risk of organised crime is increasingly factored into project contracts – suggesting that these criminal activities are a legitimate part of doing business. ‘Although the...
As the world marked International e-Waste Day on Monday 14th October, the public is being encouraged to recycle their e-waste and declutter their homes. Every year millions of electrical and electronic devices are discarded as products break or...
Nordex Energy South Africa, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has lent its voice in calling for the swift approval of the curtailment framework. This would unlock greater access in the short term and make space for long-term solutions that...
In 1972, Theodore Paraskevakos, a Greek-American inventor and businessman, developed the first smart meters while collaborating with Boeing in Huntsville, Alabama. He adapted technology from his patented caller ID system to monitor sensors and...
Globally, the scale of the plastic crisis is staggering. In fact, more plastic has been produced in the last decade than in the entire 20th century combined according to earthday.org, underscoring the pressing need for change. However, amidst this...
Water disregards borders, but people don’t. Shared river basins in Africa necessitate transboundary water agreements. Crucial for co-operation and peace, these agreements ensure sustainable development by managing conflicts and promoting...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has released the findings of a recent study providing an updated overview of the current market conditions for PVC and HDPE pipes in South Africa. This comprehensive analysis...
In today’s construction industry, the twin imperatives of sustainability and efficiency are driving transformative innovations. One such advancement making waves is the use of fibre in concrete, replacing traditional steel reinforcement. This...
South Africa is in a tight spot. There is a genuine need to protect the economically vulnerable, but this comes into conflict with the woeful economy. Slow to no growth, debt, failing state institutions, and great political divides. Economist Dawie...
