The search for an alternative water source for the drought stricken town of Makhanda is already successful. The aim is to sink 20 boreholes. The first of these is already providing good quality water at a rate of 20-thousand litres per day....
The amendments being made to the Municipal Structures Act are expected to strengthen governance and root out corruption in municipalities across the country. This is according to Dr Zweli Mkhize, minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional...
The world of packaging is changing rapidly and increasing pressure from consumers and legislation for more environmentally responsible options has put aluminium and tin packaging under the spotlight as a viable alternative. Kishan Singh, CEO of...
The Rustenburg Municipality has launched a new service delivery programme with the aim of improving service, creating jobs and boosting entrepreneurial development. The initiative, which is the municipality is calling the #ReDirelaSechaba Service...
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says there is no room for favouritism in the awarding of renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) contracts. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday the minister said the evaluation process was conducted in a...
Construction has officially started on the Ngqura Liquid Bulk Terminal in Port Elizabeth. The project, which is being spearheaded by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo, will see the construction of a new liquid...
In attempt to help the drought stricken town of Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, relief organisation the Gift of the Givers has struck pure drinking water while drilling an exploratory borehole. Dr Gideon Groenewald, Gift of the Givers hydrologist,...
KSB Pumps and Valves is set to extend its aftermarket service far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products. Â Going forward all aftermarket services will fall under the KSB SupremeServ which will see the company extending its offering...
The eThekwini Municipality says it was forced to cut the water supply to Tongaat last week in the interest of public safety. In a statement announcing that the water supply had been restored the municipality said poor water quality and raw water...
If Africa wants to revolutionise the sanitation landscape it will have to transition its current view of sanitation as a social service towards building the sanitation industry. Â This is according to Dr Canisius Kanangire, Executive Secretary of...
