The upgrading of infrastructure to prevent the prolonged sewer spillages into the Vaal River and households in Emfuleni Local Municipality will begin shortly as the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is finalising the evaluation of the...
A transition to a lower-carbon economy is occurring rapidly around the world and is critical for South Africa. The transition is being driven both by a realisation of the urgency required to save our environment and by economic reasons and comes...
We can no longer look at waste management with a linear view. We now are seeing national, as well as global, leaders placing more focus on awareness around the ‘throw-away culture’ that many businesses, individuals, and households have – and for...
Bell Equipment Sales South Africa (BESSA) has been appointed as the South African distributor for the full range of JCB construction equipment from 1 May 2021. IMIESA speaks to Duncan Mashika, managing director, BESSA, about how this development...
If the private property development and construction industries are to survive, the stalemate between government and these industries must end, says Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) chairperson, Deon van Zyl. This is the key...
With a focus on the development of data structures and mathematical models, MAD will explore new digitalisation opportunities within the water sector. Over the past few years, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal...
Infrastructural development is pivotal to all aspects of social and economic transformation. However, inadequate infrastructure remains a major impediment for Africa in realising its full economic growth potential. For instance, a mere 38% of...
On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the second round of amendments to the EPR Regs were finally published after extensive consultation with the...
As part of Stellenbosch Municipality’s commitment to becoming a greener and more sustainable valley, the brand new waste material recovery facility (MRF) was launched by Mayor Gesie van Deventer on March 26th. This state of the art facility will...
Averda, a leading waste and recycling company operating across the emerging world, is pleased to have concluded a successful refinancing of its $148m term loan, including a $30m Green Loan from syndicate leader HSBC. Green lending refers to a...
