No more plastic and packaging
No more plastic and packaging. That is the call from consumers. According to a global IPSOS survey, at least 80-per cent of people want manufacturers to reduce packaging. Source:...
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SA’s first ‘plastic road’ opens in Jeffreys Bay
The country’s first plastic road has been officially opened in Jeffreys Bay and could result in an international plastic road company setting up a factory in SA. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of Woltemade Street in Jeffreys Bay took...
Pick n Pay joins the global fight against food waste
Pick n Pay has asked 20 of its biggest suppliers to join the company in a new global project to combat food waste. Backed by 10 of the world’s largest food retailers and manufacturers, the initiative will focus on in-store and supply...
Minister Mbalula launches road safety campaign
Remote technology could be used to monitor accidents on freeways, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Monday. In addition it could help reduce the number of accidents, he said during the launch of the road safety campaign. The Department of...
Waterfall development in Midrand wins award
The Waterfall development in Midrand has received kudos at the International Property Awards. It’s come out tops as the worlds best mixed use development. Source:...
Government considers new logistics entity to transform transport sector
The government is looking to establish a national shipping carrier to kick-start transformation in the transport sector, particularly in the maritime and aviation industries. According to BusinessDay, this comes as South African Airways (SAA)...
Tshwane residents facing 8-month water crisis due to damaged pipeline
Some Tshwane residents will be left without water for at least eight months following torrential rains that caused devastation to a key pipeline, a report has said. More than 300 000 people could face the crisis after heavy damages to a water...
Vaal dam water levels surge by 5%
Figures released on Monday morning show that the inflow of water to the Vaal Dam has towered above its output. For the first time in months, the reserve has seen positive weekly growth. It’s now 44.08% full. Since last Tuesday, the water levels...
Eastern Cape drought cripples communities
The Eastern Cape provincial government claims, its working around the clock to prevent day zero. But, the time has already passed and the dams and taps have dried up in various towns. Source:...
28 000 jobs lost in construction, manufacturing, services sectors
At least 28 000 people lost their jobs in the construction, manufacturing and community services sectors between July and September, pushing up unemployment in South Africa 0.3 %. Statistics South Africa’s (StatsSA’s) latest Quarterly...
