Loadshedding remains a thorn in the side of all South Africans and the country’s government, and it’s no surprise that more people are considering the move to solar as a renewable alternative energy source. However, the market is fraught with...
In a move to support its ambition to actively expand access to reliable renewable energy solutions across South African households, Standard Bank has partnered with GoSolr, a leading, solar energy company that provides solar photovoltaic (PV)...
Mines consume considerably less than other industries (5%, compared to industry’s 7% and agriculture’s 61% – CSIR). Yet water is vital for mining operations, and mines realise substantial benefits when they make their water...
As a highly water stressed country, South Africa cannot use its bulk water supply to manufacture green hydrogen. The good news is that the cost of desalination of saline or non-potable water makes up a near-negligible fraction (1%) of the hydrogen...
Tackling corruption, imbalance and destructive delays in the local construction environment are essential for the industry to do well. From AI-based solutions to removing regulatory stumbling blocks, the industry needs to come together to plot the...
Amidst a pressing drive to modernise, South Africa’s construction and infrastructure development industry is experiencing substantial transformation, fuelling growth on a significant scale. This, in turn, is ushering in a wave of employment...
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June, leading consulting engineering and infrastructure advisory firm Zutari highlights the achievements of four exceptional women. Held under the banner of the Women’s...
Non-payment of municipal bills is a serious issue that has a detrimental effect on everyone. While the reasons for non-payment of municipal bills in South Africa are complex and varied, many individuals and businesses simply do not pay municipal...
Newly released data shows that several major South African brands are meeting targets when it comes to collecting and recycling the plastic packaging in which their products are sold, and keeping it out of the environment. The audited data was...
The Green, Blue and No Drop Certification programs are regulatory mechanisms of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). As the water sector regulator in terms of both the National Water Act and Water Services Act, DWS introduced these...
