The Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB) is calling on private landowners to take a vested interest in the fight against alien invasive plant species, which are robbing the Eastern Cape’s supply dams of critical run-off from rains. This comes as the...
The eThekwini Municipality has set aside R3.5 million for an electrification project in the Blackburn informal settlement. Approximately 1000 households will benefit from the project which forms part of the eThekwini Municipality’s ongoing...
The Vaal Dam, lying on one of the country’s strongest flowing rivers, the Vaal, could soon be declared a disaster area. For decades, sewerage has been contaminating its water and killing its fish. Several areas in the bankrupt Emfuleni...
The eThekwini Municipality has once again scooped the title of the greenest municipality in South Africa. Accepting the award on behalf of the City Mayor Zandile Gumede said the City prioritises environmental issues and building resilient a city....
By Wildu du Plessis and Kieran Whyte* The 38th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), currently taking place in Namibia, is expected to address a wide range of issues of importance to the SADC...
While the growing use of green technology is a necessary part of tackling climate change a new report warns that if these resources are not properly managed they could fuel conflict and violence. The report by the International Institute for...
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) hosted a delegation from the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO’s) Forum to reflect on the general performance and progress of SEZ’s. This was followed by a site visit to the...
German-based transportation company, Hapag-Lloyd said it is continuing to focus its efforts on the growing market in East Africa. It pointed out that Kenya, in particular, was developing with significantly rising import and export figures as well...
In an evening dedicated to honouring legends and excellence in engineering, the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) was awarded Visionary Client of the year. SANRAL received the award at the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards 2018,...
Eskom Group Executive for Human Resources Elsie Pule says the utility has reserved its right to discipline employees who participated in recent unlawful strike action. The utility on Wednesday declared a dispute with trade unions National Union of...
