Sustainable development must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. “How do we ensure that the infrastructure we invest in is delivered in the correct manner so as to generate...
KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala says R30-million has been allocated to restore the water supply following deadly floods in the province. Zikalala gave an update on relief measures and progress in the province. Relief measures The floods in the...
As the world gears up to present a united front against impending realities such as environmental degradation and global warming there are numerous opinions on the role that the public and private sectors have to play in driving positive change....
The rapid growth of the “fast-furniture” industry to the often-hazardous impacts of paint on the environment, the “home sector;” encompassing construction, décor and design, have had increased pressure to improve its performance in terms of...
Mining Indaba 2022 cast a renewed focus on sustainability in the mining sector, which is known to generate enormous volumes of solid and liquid waste. Highlighting decarbonisation and circular economy goals, with major players who have committed to...
Smart technology, green construction and the newest trends in concrete are some of the key focuses at The Big 5 Construct Southern Africa 2022 (previously known as the African Construction Expo). This year’s in-person event has kicked off and...
Setting the standard for Blue and Green Drop certification compliance, Tecroveer has led the market with integrated turnkey solutions, backed by patented processes and technologies, for close to five decades. IMIESA talks to Izak Cronje, CEO of...
Ethekwini Municipality has put forward a motion to borrow R500 million in long-term finance for capital projects. The proposed 15-year fixed-interest rate loan will result in R485 million in interest being paid over the period. The executive...
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its annual statistics on power generation in South Africa for the year 2021, painting a very dark picture of the state of Eskom and the energy supply in South Africa. The annual...
South Africa’s economy was stronger than expected in the first quarter of 2022, with the gross domestic product (GDP) growing by 1.9% from the previous quarter. The size of the economy is now at pre-pandemic levels, with real GDP slightly higher...
