Achieving universal access to energy by 2030, both in Africa and globally, relies heavily on Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE), according to Raihan Elahi, the lead energy specialist at the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme....
The South African economy faced challenges in various sectors, with trade, agriculture, and construction identified as primary impediments to growth, according to Stats SA. Although the nation narrowly dodged a technical recession, experiencing a...
The Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) estimates released by Stats SA for the fourth quarter of 2023 indicate ongoing pressure on the construction industry, particularly in residential and civil construction works. Residential investment has seen...
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, has noted reports regarding the non-payment of stipends for some Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants employed by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and...
Proudly South African original equipment manufacturer (OEM)–the APE Pumps and Mather+PlattGroup –uses technology and its expertise to extend every pump’s life, repairing components where practical. WASA catches up with the team about some of their...
In today’s business environment, companies cannot succeed without embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into their businesses. Part of this roadmap towards sustainability must include effective waste management. The...
Energy and chemicals conglomerate Sasol is taking strategic steps to alleviate concerns among investors about a significant drop in yearly production at its Secunda facility. This move is aimed at meeting the ambitious target of reducing the...
The closure of long steel plants in South Africa could have a notable impact on local zinc usage. The users of long steel from these plants are major zinc consumers, using it extensively in galvanizing, highlights Simon Norton, Director of the...
The EWSETA (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority) is developing and implementing specialised renewable energy and water resource management training programmes, in a bid to align with industry needs and technological...
iLima, a SaaS AI PropTech company specializing in Affordable Housing and Sustainable Smart Cities, and GCC, a prominent Smart City and Infrastructure development firm, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on accelerating the design,...
