Abeco Tanks is making waves in the African water storage market as they announce having completed their biggest tank in Africa. The tank – equivalent to two tennis courts in surface area – holds a whopping 5.8 Million litres of water...
The year 2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as one of unprecedented global lockdowns, followed by a radically transformed business landscape – all brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. In South Africa, the pandemic exacted a heavy toll on the...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has made the decision to call off WasteCon which was scheduled for 09 to 11 February 2021. This decision has been made in light of the current COVID-19 regulations and restrictions on...
Enel Green Power signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority for a joint venture partnership aimed at financing, building and operating renewable projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The parties also signed an agreement whereby...
One of the biggest changes last year was how businesses globally re-evaluated their approach at facilitating their cleaning and hygiene regimes, including revision of waste management activities and protocols. This was due to the Covid-19 pandemic...
The results of two surveys conducted nationwide in November by the South African Geomatics Institute (SAGI) are the latest in a number of surveys conducted over the past year with Built Environment professionals in the private sector, that confirm...
With South Africa still experiencing a drought in many areas, industries that rely heavily on water for their processes will need to take a more sustainable approach and consider alternative water sources in their future planning. The challenge is...
The Eastern Cape remains a very attractive and keenly contested market for construction activity. Not only is it a port city and tourism hub, but it also boasts considerable automotive, citrus and pharmaceutical industries. This is according to...
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Development Bank have agreed to jointly support investment in low carbon energy projects, a move expected to advance Africa’s energy transition. The two entities signed a Declaration...
Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer of the Netcare Group, had high praise for the Group’s environmental sustainability team after it was announced that Netcare has received four gold medals in the global 2020 Health Care Climate Challenge...
