Are the poor subsidising transportation costs for the rich? Why, in South Africa, should the poor subsidise air transport for the rich? At a time when national air carriers around the world are being found to be too costly for any government and...
Automated Cargo Management (ACM) and the submission of electronic manifests became a reality this past week. A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and supporting information is attached to this email. The Association recommends that you...
The 7th of June 2012, marks the International Level Crossing Awareness Day. In a bid to celebrate and mark this day, Transnet Freight Rail, a division of Transnet Limited is embarking on a National Level Crossing and Safety Awareness Campaign with...
The costs of the first phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) have increased significantly to almost R90bn, ITWeb Financial reported. Democratic Alliance Gauteng transport spokesperson Neil Campbell said the entire project, not...
A revolutionary new mobile self-contained trailer for oily water separation has been introduced to the local market. Water&Sanitation Africa reports on the system’s capabilities. Industrial operations in South Africa can now benefit from Procon...
Trenchless Technologies is giving Umjindi Municipality’s ageing and leaking water pipeline network a facelift through the use of its cutting-edge pipe laying techniques. Subsurface pipeline construction and rehabilitation company, Trenchless...
Photo: Manglin Pillay, chief executive officer of SAICE The SAICE regularly receives requests from civil engineering professionals for assistance in finding jobs – this in a country where civil engineering is high on government’s priority...
Water&Sanitation Africa takes a look at the technology used to provide a solution for a new development in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, where no waterborne sewerage system was available. Gowrie Farm is a residential and golf estate in Nottingham...
A specialist earth sciences consultancy in Muizenberg, Cape Town, has been selected as the best company in Southern Africa for young water industry professionals to develop their skills. Umvoto Africa, which has nearly 20 full-time staff, plus at...
The individual largely responsible for developing the revolutionary Nereda® aerobic granular sludge wastewater treatment technology, Professor Mark van Loosdrecht from the University of Delft in The Netherlands, is to receive the Lee Kuan Yew Water...