As South Africans mark Plastic Free July by rethinking their packaging choices, data shows the country has recovered 1.3 million tonnes of paper and packaging materials, diverting 72.1% of recyclable paper from landfill, up from 59.2% in 2023. The...
The Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA)’s Central Branch is proud to present its Integrated Waste Management Training Programme, taking place from 19–21 August 2025 at the EduTech Training Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This...
By replacing more than 117km of sewer pipes across Cape Town, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate exceeded its annual target. Through smart planning and 61 projects implemented across the metro, the City continues to prioritise reliable...
The Kariba Dam is located on the Zambezi River, which forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Based on reservoir capacity (180,600 hm3), it is the largest dam in the world. With structural failure looming due to erosion, urgent rehabilitation...
In South Africa, the tyre recycling sector is still largely focused on shredding, crumb production, and energy recovery. Unlike other continents, there is no operational large-scale devulcanisation plant. Introducing one could not only open up new...
With its immense potential for renewable energy and green hydrogen production and export, the Northern Cape could become a key driver of South Africa’s energy transition and economic growth. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa who...
Government has approved two additional guarantees totalling R94.8 billion for Transnet to help the state-owned logistics company meet its debt obligations, maintain adequate liquidity, and mitigate the risk of further credit rating downgrades. The...
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has launched a pioneering partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA) to dramatically expand access to library services for students and the broader public within the metro. Launched on Tuesday at New...
Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell has welcomed growing recognition among state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that direct engagement with suppliers or original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) yields greater value than relying...
The City of Cape Town’s planned green infrastructure investment in the Diep/Sand- and Zeekoe catchments could result in net benefits of up to R257 million over 25 years, according to an analysis undertaken. This assessment was part of a package of...
