The refurbishment of the Ekulindeni Water Treatment Works, done by Lubisi Consulting Engineers, will address critical water supply issues, as well as improve access to clean drinking water. “The project will bring some much-needed relief to...
The 2025 state of the nation address was a call for collaboration across the sectors, both public and private, to pull together in order to grow South Africa’s economy. President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the backdrop that South Africa finds...
Despite the isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms experienced in most parts of the country this week, the elevated temperatures ranging from warm to extremely hot weather conditions have resulted in a slight decrease of the national water...
According to the United Nations, South Africa’s renewable energy sector is poised to create over 20,000 jobs annually, reflecting a global trend where investments in renewables generate three times more employment than the fossil fuel...
Government is working with provinces and metros to reclaim buildings that have been hijacked in the city centres and repurpose them for public use. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement when he was delivering his State of the Nation...
Amid South Africa’s water crisis, innovative science is converging with indigenous wisdom. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) are exploring traditional...
The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10,000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to...
Given the complexities of public participation, Echo will bridge the gap between environmental practitioners and the public. Launched on Wednesday, 05 January 2025, the platform is accessible to the public and environmental consultancies. “Having...
As more individuals are choosing to live and work off the grid to avoid the inconvenience of loadshedding, there is increased demand for lithium-ion (LIB) batteries that power solar panel systems. Improper disposal of these batteries has serious...
A new call to action is appealing to philanthropic funders to step up support in addressing the climate crisis. IPASA, the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa, is leading the charge on Africa’s first climate pledge for...
