The South African Insurance Crime Bureau are busy putting together a database of truck hijackings in a special survey being conducted at present. The aim of the survey is to gain an understanding of the nature and extent of this phenomenon and to...
The Golden Highway is open again after bus drivers parked buses on the road during a protest. The drivers left only one lane open between Finetown and Ennerdale, causing major traffic delays. “All the buses were removed and traffic is now...
Officials say Nigeria’s second-largest air carrier has been grounded for safety checks following a strike by its engineers. Harold Demuren of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday that Air Nigeria would be able to fly again...
With growing trade volumes, the Namibia Port Authority is planning a major expansion of its facilities and preparing itself to exploit the opportunities the African west coast offers. The Namibian spoke to Namport chief executive officer Bisey...
South African cricketer and environmental activist, Dale Steyn (pictured), participated in an interactive discussion on his work as SAB’s Water Ambassador, at SAB’s Johannesburg office, today. Dale was appointed as SAB Water Ambassador late 2011...
Almost 40% of water supplied in KwaZulu-Natal is being lost, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa revealed on Monday. In a written reply to a parliamentary question, she said the 14 water service authorities (WSAs) in the province lost, in total,...
Rural communities across Africa may soon benefit from improved water supplies thanks to mobile phone technology. UK researchers have developed data transmitters that fit inside hand pumps and send text messages if the devices break down. The...
Xstrata Alloys was challenging its inclusion on a list of five mines that the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs had taken action against for operating without a water use licence, the company said last week. Chris Tsatsawane, the...
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says South Africa’s water supplies are under increased pressure and has urged every person to strive to save this scarce resource. Speaking at the business briefing organised by the New Age...
The Southern African Development Community’s protocol on shared watercourses is recognised as one of the world’s best. But sound agreements on the sustainable and equitable management of joint water resources require effective means to...
