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...
PPC Ltd. (JSE:PPC) has cautioned against the slow pace of infrastructure development which could result in more losses of jobs and value for companies in the construction and feeder sectors such as cement and concrete. Infrastructure development...
Reviving South Africa’s troubled economy hinges on sustained infrastructure investments and effective implementation, says Sandra Munnik, Divisional Head: Infrastructure Planning (IPD) at Mariswe. The IPD has a mandate to deliver solutions that...
Water waste, leaks, and the use of drinking water for manufacturing is resulting in billions of litres of potable water going to waste, which – if addressed – could reduce the water infrastructure spend that is necessary. This is according to local...
Consulting engineers from across Africa will assemble online next month to discuss some of the key challenges facing the construction and infrastructure sector in the region, including the Covid pandemic, climate change, and corruption, at the 27th...
South Africa’s amended Plastic Bag Regulations and the new Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations raise concerns about double taxation in the plastic bag sector. By Garyn Rapson, Paula-Ann Novotny & Emma Bleeker In the past, retailers...
South Africa is a water-scarce country and the management of its water sources as well as related supply and treatment infrastructure will always be a critical priority. By Leslie van Zyl-Smit* The recent drought conditions experienced in...
According to the Event Greening Forum, the typical conference attendee produces 1.89kg of waste each day, of which 1.16kg will end up in a landfill. Carmen Wagener, Operations Director of Reed Exhibitions Africa says the company’s waste reduction...
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu has called on South Africans to embrace Cuban Engineers who are seconded in the country to assist the government’s efforts on water delivery and related services. The engineers are...
