The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) inaugurated its 111th president at the SAICE Presidential Inauguration and Gala Dinner at Montecasino in Johannesburg on 12 February 2013. The event, attended by various high-profile...
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) President Naren Bhojaram has cautioned that corruption is paralysing the country and eating away the moral fibre of our society. He states that “While we all acknowledge that corruption is a huge stumbling...
At its annual general meeting on 8 February, Nampak announced that it is investing R1.6 billion in two of its core businesses, which produce bottles and cans for the growing beverage market. The first project will see the company invest almost R1...
No matter what our creed, April entails public holidays, time away, entertaining and often feasting. With this traditional break soon to be upon us, the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) urges all South Africans to reduce...
By 2025, South Africa will be one of 14 African countries classified as subject to water scarcity. It is therefore critical for local authorities such as the City of Ekurhuleni to preserve the water resources, which lie within its area of...
Residents of eThekwini and surrounding areas are familiar with ‘green’ areas within the city such as Pigeon Valley, Burman Bush and Beachwood, all of which form part of a broader network of green areas within the city limits known as the Durban...
Barloworld is giving trees – a gift that keeps on giving – to the community of Chief Luthuli Park this week. “Climate change and environmental considerations are central components of Barloworld’s ethos of responsible corporate citizenship. It is...
In today’s market, an aluminum can is worth about one penny, and about 50 percent of all the aluminum cans that are processed are recycled. Discover why aluminum can be recycled over and over again with help from a solid waste planning...
Jakkie Olivier, executive director at the Retail Motor Industry (RMI), has just been appointed as CEO at the RMI and will take over from Jeff Osborne on 1 July this year. Osborne says he has had the pleasure and privilege of enjoying a close...
Voith South Africa, with help from family, friends and volunteers, assisted in sanding and painting a portion of the handrails at the IthembelihleLsen School for physically disabled children in Primrose, Johannesburg. The school, which has been...
