In a traditionally male-centric industry such as the construction industry, it is important to make tangible efforts towards transformation and inclusion. Industry bodies play a vital role in these efforts, driving the direction of the construction...
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) has entered an important milestone in the procurement of Phase II major works construction contracts, with the advertisement of the tender for the construction of the Polihali Transfer Tunnel...
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In our headlines today: DWS condemns vandalism of water infrastructure World’s first...
South Africa has long dominated Africa’s growth charts. And I believe that South Africa has the potential to be the fastest-growing economy on the continent again. There’s one issue that we must address, and that’s the issue of electricity. Simply...
The Department of Water Affairs has implemented its plan for a 90-day turnaround on water use licence (WUL) applications – applying this new timeframe as of 1 April 2021. This step is to be applauded, according to SRK Consulting environmental...
As June marks National Environment Month, protecting our ecosystems falls firmly in the spotlight. Of particular importance, is ensuring that hazardous waste does not pollute the natural environment. Used lubricating oil is a hazardous waste that,...
Companies across South Africa have stepped up this National Energy Month to bring their corporate innovation capabilities forward – in line with Government’s call to find urgent solutions to the country’s energy crisis. Some of the clear-cut...
A major blow has been dealt to the South African steel fabrication industry following the decision by French oil company Total to declare force majeure on its Mozambique LNG project at the end of April due to an attack by Islamic State-linked...
As the European Union (EU) works to ensure responsible and sustainable sourcing of minerals for its low-carbon future, SRK Consulting is contributing its expertise to an EU-funded stakeholder platform project on the governance of raw material...
Reducing our carbon footprint to mitigate the impact of climate change, as outlined in international treaties like the Paris Agreement, and accelerating the journey to the all-electric mine, is a business priority for many mining companies and...
