Malaysia will send back almost 3 000 metric tons of non-recyclable plastic waste to countries including the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Australia in a move to avoid becoming a “dumping ground” for rich nations. Environment...
The Refillery, Johannesburg’s very first plastic-free grocery store is helping South Africans fill their pantries, while addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis. Source: News24
Overloading has become standard practice for much of the local waste collection industry. A new vehicle from Sinotruk has been designed with overloading in mind, overcoming the negative effects associated with this common practice. It is no secret...
On 5 June 2019 is World Environment Day and it’s themed #BeatAirPollution. The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) has recognised that this theme has come at a time that is specifically relevant to South Africa as a new Carbon...
President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the long-awaited Carbon Tax Act 2019, which was gazetted on 23 May 2019. The same day, the President also assented to the Customs and Excise Amendment Act 2019, which amends the Customs and Excise Act of 1964,...
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire is a prime example of a successful toll road business that serves as an important catalyst for regional socio-economic growth. Bakwena’s new commercial manager, Solomon Kganyago, speaks to IMIESA about...
Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being implemented and alternative sources of infrastructure funding are being sought in order...
Enel Green Power has started construction of the 140MW Oyster Bay wind farm in the Kouga Local Municipality, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. The construction of Oyster Bay, which is Enel’s fourth wind project in the country, will involve...
For the past 20 years, SBS, has been actively contributing to South Africa’s water security with its range of Zincalume® water storage reservoirs. Mava Gwagwa, new business and key accounts director, SBS Tanks, discusses how access to water shapes...
The Makhanda municipality in the Eastern Cape says water is now available for residents. The municipality has also agreed to pay Gift of the Givers for the work they did to avert a disaster. The assurance comes at a time when the National Arts...
