Marine life could be under threat following reports of toxic chemicals being dumped at the St Helena Bay. It has been reported by the SA Maritime Authority (SAMSA) that approximately 1 500 tons of chemicals on the NS Qingdao bulk carrier are...
While the South African GDP has seen some growth in the last four quarters, the construction industry remains key to expediting the recovery and creating jobs, according to CFO of privately-owned construction company, GVK-Siya Zama, John de Sousa....
The Eastern Cape town of Matatiele is set to benefit from road construction and maintenance projects worth more than R1.2 billion. According to the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) Southern Region’s Regional Manager, Mbulelo...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has raised concern about possible liquid gas chlorine shortages from its supplier based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, which could affect water supply. “If this were to happen, liquid gas chlorine shortages...
Four of South Africa’s major dams are filled to capacity, thanks to the recent heavy rains. The Vaal Dam in Gauteng, Sterkfontein Dam in the Free State, the Grootdraai Dam near Mpumalanga and the Bloemhof Dam on the border between the North...
The government is making critical headway in paving the way for private sector involvement in infrastructure investment, but there are outstanding factors that still need to be resolved if South Africa is to close its substantial infrastructure...
Managing wastewater sludge represents a significant portion of total wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) costs. To reduce this expense, the volume of sludge can be reduced or alternatively beneficiated into biogas or a saleable product. WASA asks...
Millions of liters in raw sewage continue to flow daily into the Vaal River and there’s little hope the pollution crisis will end any time soon according to activist group, Save the Vaal Environment. The group says it’s been pressing...
A potential link between microplastics and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been flagged up by a new scientific study, reports Bluewater, a world leader in sustainable water and bottle solutions for homes, businesses and public dispensing....
The heavy rainfall experienced in the last few weeks that has caused the tragic loss of lives, livelihoods, and property has exposed how climate change is severely affecting Kenya’s weather patterns and why we should catalyse action in 2022 to...
