Sitting at your computer and entering a prompt into ChatGPT feels far removed from the environmental troubles plaguing the Earth. The truth is that AI – especially the data centres used to train them – have a massive environmental impact. AI models...
Individual crises can seem easier to navigate than multiple interlinked crises. Unfortunately for South Africa, its big three crises, water, energy, and food, are interlinked. This nexus is an obstacle for the country to overcome. Understanding...
Johannesburg Water has assumed full responsibility for the water and sanitation billing functions previously managed by the City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ) Revenue Shared Services Centre (RSSC), effective 1 July 2025. This significant development...
In a city steadily rising as one of South Africa’s leading urban investment hubs, the Oceans Umhlanga Mixed-Use Development will officially launch its R1.4 billion North Oceans Umhlanga Residential Tower on Friday, 25 July in uMhlanga. The...
South Africa stands at a critical juncture: Infrastructure backlogs are deepening, trust in public systems is eroding, and a generation of qualified youth remains locked out of the economy. According to the Department of Public Works and...
In South Africa, there is a growing demand for decentralised water and wastewater treatment plants as the country grapples with increasing pressure on water security. NuWater, a Cape Town based original equipment manufacturer and turnkey...
Johannesburg is weathering a storm of crises. Nowhere is its complex tangle of challenges more visible than in the inner city, where crime, overcrowding, and infrastructure collapse – such as roads literally exploding – paint a grim picture....
In a bold step toward sustainable and inclusive waste management, Regenize is relaunching its first five Recycling for the African Context (REACT) hubs across Cape Town. Each of these decentralised micro hubs are designed to serve up to 1,200...
Flottweg decanter technology is transforming how municipal wastewater plants manage sludge – making operations cleaner, more compact, and more cost-effective. With two decades of industrial experience, Porex SA is now helping municipalities tackle...
Messe Muenchen successfully concluded the latest edition of IFAT Africa from July 8–10, 2025, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The event affirmed its reputation as Africa’s premier trade fair for water, sewage, solid waste,...
