Rotational loadshedding and unplanned power outages continue to exact a severe toll on South Africa’s economy. In 2023, the country lost around R2.8 trillion in output – a staggering impact, borne primarily by energy-intensive sectors. Even though...
As South Africa grapples with a flood of low-cost pump and valve imports from Asia and other global manufacturing hubs, the recent IFAT Africa trade show in Johannesburg offered a rare opportunity for local pump and valve manufacturers to prove...
Eskom has announced the launch of its first-ever Renewable Energy Offtake Programme. This marks a significant milestone in the utility’s strategic objective to facilitate a “competitive future energy industry” and integrate more clean power into...
Building on the momentum of the 7th WISA YWP-ZA Conference, the 8th edition calls young water professionals (YWPs) from across South Africa to reflect on two pivotal questions: “What comes after breaking silos?” and “How do we sustain synergy in...
South Africa is transitioning from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, as the government aims to add at least 19 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 and as much as 190 GW by 2050. These targets are critical for climate resilience and energy...
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year, achieving 94,1% capital spend of R3,741 billion – the largest municipal water infrastructure investment in Africa....
South Africa’s absenteeism problem isn’t subtle. Businesses are losing up to R19 billion a year because people don’t show up for work. On any day, around 15% of workers are absent. It’s about more than just sick notes in 2025; it’s about a broken...
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, opened the 2025 ERWIC Awards by celebrating the resilience of women who have overcome stereotypes in boardrooms and on building sites, showing that professionalism, competence, and...
As South Africa looks ahead to a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) today announced the finalists for the 2025 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. These awards honour outstanding...
The National Development Plan 2030 (NDP) is an ambitious document that outlines South Africa’s efforts to grow the country’s economy. Part of this includes a revised look into energy and how South Africa can best go about achieving its...