Villagers from Bityi, near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, are digging into their already stretched social grants to pay for repairs to a gravel road in the area. Residents say taxi drivers had refused to travel beyond the tarred section, forcing...
The transformation of South Africa’s water sector remains a key priority for the Water Research Commission (WRC). Through targeted initiatives, funding programmes, and strategic partnerships, the WRC continues to support the development and...
With global demand for new energy sources exceeding 1000 GW by 2030, mines, industrial operators and data centres face growing pressure to secure reliable, always-on power. To address this, USP&E and BAM Energy have launched Bridge Power...
As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week. As...
Eskom says it views Fitch Rating’s decision to upgrade its credit ratings, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating as continued recognition of the utility’s central role in the country’s energy system. In a...
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city. The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water...
In fulfilling the commitment to accelerate the delivery of houses, over 318 newly built houses were handed over to beneficiaries at the Droogeheuwel Mega Project in the Rand West Local Municipality in Gauteng. Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements,...
In celebration of Youth Month, join SAWSYN in partnership with AWSISA as we celebrate the power, potential, and future of young professionals in the water sector! Hosted by SAWSYN in partnership with AWSISA, the next session of our Youth Month...
Nigeria’s electricity regulator triggered a big tariff shock in April 2024. It increased rates for some consumers by over 240%, citing the cost of producing and delivering power. The regulator classifies consumers into five bands, A through E,...
Digital technologies create great opportunities, but the transformation they offer isn’t equally within reach of everyone. Access is determined by a vast digital divide. The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals and households who...
