Water and energy are interdependent resources; they rely on and inform each other, which necessitates integrated planning, particularly in the face of climate change. For Eskom, South Africa’s largest energy utility, water security is paramount to...
To mark International Women’s Day, WISA’s KwaZulu-Natal branch hosted a hike to Msinsi Nagle Dam, raising awareness of water sector challenges and providing a platform for women in the industry and community to share knowledge and highlight their...
Achieving sustainable and effective water management requires more than isolated interventions or reactive policies – it demands a deliberate and balanced three-pronged approach. This approach must integrate: Water service provision Water...
The water sector is more than just an industry – it’s a vital force shaping communities, ecosystems, and economies. A career in this field isn’t just about mastering technical expertise; it’s about evolving into a leader who balances...
From 8 to 10 July 2025, analytica Lab Africa will open its doors in Johannesburg, showcasing 137 exhibitors in total. The spotlight will be on cutting-edge German technology. Leading companies will present innovative solutions from the fields of...
As municipalities and service providers demand greater efficiency, reliability, and ease of maintenance from their sewer-cleaning and industrial jetting and vacuuming equipment, hydraulic-driven pumps are increasingly becoming the standard....
A group of mostly South African engineering professionals who bought a controlling margin of the South African arm of Netherlands-based engineering consultancy Royal HaskoningDHV have rebranded it as Atana, effective from 1 July 2025. The group –...
Changes in land-use in urban areas are raising the risk of flooding, making it vital for stormwater to be managed in an integrated way, argues Dennis Mulaudzi, hydrologist at SRK Consulting (South Africa). “One of the primary concerns in stormwater...
To the old saying “Death and taxes are inevitable”, I would add a third – trash. As long as modern mankind has been around, he has generated waste, and the problem is getting worse. Is there a solution other than not generating waste? By Reg...
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is donating R10-million to help communities in the Eastern Cape that have been affected by the devastating floods that have claimed over 100 lives. The funding has been allocated under the NLC’s...
