The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has warned that ‘normalcy’ may only return to the freight industry in 2023. This follows the 11-day strike at Transnet that began on 6 October 2022, causing South Africa to lose the...
2023 is a year of opportunity for the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) to actively raise the relevance or value of the engineering professional, as perceived in the public sector; as well as its own relevance as a ‘thought...
The Coegakop Biofiltration Plant is nearing completion and is designed to treat groundwater rich in dissolved iron and manganese. The plant is designed with a capacity to treat up to 20 Mℓ/day of potable water for Nelson Mandela Bay...
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has implored the KwaZulu-Natal’s provincial and local government, Umgeni Water Board and the private sector to work together to ensure water security in the province. Mchunu was speaking during an event...
The City of Cape Town has once again urged residents to use water sparingly, especially during prolonged stages of load shedding to prevent water supply limitations in higher-lying areas. The City issued a statement following the move to stage six...
Members of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) joined delegates in Punta Del Este, Uruguay late last year for the first meeting of the International Negotiation Committee (INC-1) which is charged with creating a global...
Operational from Q1 2022, the 20 MW AC Golomoti Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage project is a groundbreaking development that delivers a green power solution for Malawi. Co-developed by JCM Power, a Canadian independent power producer, and...
Government spending on building new and rehabilitating existing infrastructure will increase from R66.7 billion from 2022 to 2023 to R112.5 billion from 2025 to 2026. It includes roads, bridges, stormwater systems and public buildings. This makes...
After registering a low of only 9 in 1Q2022, the confidence of civil contractors, as measured by the FNB/BER Civil Construction Index, has gradually risen over the course of the year. At 31 in 4Q2022, the index is at its best level since the...
Experts agree that sustainable economic growth throughout Africa depends on infrastructural development and distribution of clean energy. Raising capital for energy projects and building sustainable pipelines is complex in a market that is...
