South Africa is under pressure to reduce waste to landfill and build a circular economy. This comes at a time when landfills are filling up, climate change is increasing severe weather events, and the world is looking to more sustainable economic...
Valves are vital in water systems, controlling flow and access, preventing backflow, as well as managing pressure. Air valves specifically release trapped air to improve pumping efficiency and admit air to avoid vacuums, protecting pipelines from...
Johannesburg Water has moved to assure residents that progress is being made to improve water supply to Coronationville in the west of the city. The area was the sight of violent protest last month with residents demanding water supply....
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the progress that has been outlined in the September 2025 report on the revitalisation of the Western Cape’s 12 Proclaimed Fishing Harbours. The report highlights...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will host its annual Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) in Boksburg, Gauteng. Set to be held from 5–11 October 2025, the programme is aimed at inspiring the next generation of leaders in the...
The surge in consumer electronics has inadvertently led to a proportional increase in e-waste. This hazardous waste stream demands specialised handling, and with solar energy now firmly established in South Africa, the need for proper e-waste...
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and multi-vehicle asset manager, today announced the appointment of Sérgio Pimenta as Chief Executive Officer of the Africa50 IAF. The appointment marks a strategic move to scale private-sector...
Dams have been emblematic of the World Bank’s approach to development for many decades. From the bank’s early years in the 1960s and 1970s, large-scale infrastructure projects such as dams, power plants and transport networks were central to its...
One of the commitments the South African presidency of the G20 made in its policy priorities document at the beginning of 2025 was to push for fairer, more transparent sovereign credit ratings. And to address the high cost of capital caused by an...
Having built a strong reputation in the geotechnical engineering space for more than 50 years, SRK Consulting South Africa (SA) has established its own specialised in-house geotechnical laboratory at its Johannesburg practise– becoming one of only...
