The minister of the Department of Transport, Fikile Mbalula announced plans to further regulate road freight in South Africa – as large trucks are becoming an increasing feature on the country’s roads. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday,...
Almost a quarter of South Africa’s R340 billion worth of strategic infrastructure projects have been delayed or put on hold. This is according to Standard Bank Group. The South African Government adopted a National Infrastructure Plan in 2012. With...
Ziyanda Majodina speaks to Jenifer Zungu, project leader: Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), about the importance of ecological infrastructure and unlocking its potential to...
The minister of water and sanitation, Senzo Mchunu says that there is an “anomaly” in South Africa where municipal water services continue to decline – despite the department making substantial grant allocations to various projects. In his budget...
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...
