Big ideas. Bold conversations. Real solutions. The WasteCon 2026 Conference Programme has officially been released, bringing together the voices, insights, and innovations that are transforming the waste management landscape. Whether you’re...
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called on members of the public, stakeholders, industry representatives, and interested organisations to submit written comments on the National Water Amendment Bill (B1 – 2026). The proposed...
South Africa has improved its position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), climbing 10 places to rank 54th out of 70 economies surveyed, according to the latest report released by the Institute of Management Development (IMD) in...
South Africa’s construction industry continues to lag behind global leaders in the adoption of emerging technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence and broader Construction 4.0 tools, with adoption generally remaining limited and uneven...
Interest rates play a critical role in determining the health and growth prospects of an economy. When central banks increase interest rates to combat inflation and stabilise currency markets, the unintended consequences for businesses can be...
SRK Consulting (SRK) was founded in Johannesburg in 1974 by Oskar Steffen, Andy Robertson, and Hendrik Kirsten. What began as a small South African practice with a focus on geotechnical engineering in mining, has grown into a global consulting firm...
Expert insights by Girma Yimer Ebrahim, Researcher in Hydrogeology and Water Resources, International Water Management Institute and Dr. Bárbara Willaarts of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis co-authored this article. As...
The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) has officially extended the abstract submission deadline for the 2nd AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026, giving researchers,...
When I was growing up in a village in Limpopo, I watched infrastructure change lives. Roads improved access to services. Water systems brought dignity and livelihood opportunities. Communities that once struggled without basic infrastructure began...
Climate change, rapid urbanisation, ageing infrastructure, and escalating demand are placing unprecedented pressure on water boards and metropolitan municipalities. To build resilience, South Africa must accelerate the adoption of smarter,...
