The big debate regarding energy in South Africa centred on nuclear energy not too long ago. But now we’re talking about wind farms again. Because government is expected to sign project agreements with 27 renewable energy producers in March...
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe says a new date for the signing of 27 renewable energy projects will be announced following a court decision later this month. This comes after the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) and...
Government has officially declared the drought and water crisis plaguing the country a national state of disaster. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Zweli Mkhize made the announcement on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial...
Rating’s agency Moody’s has warned that the water crisis affecting Cape Town could have a direct impact on the City’s budget and economy. According to Moody’s the water crisis could cause the city’s borrowing to rise sharply and the provincial...
With less than a week to go until the inaugural Global Recycling Day event, cities around the world are announcing their plans to celebrate the day. The day, which is an initiative from the Bureau for International Recycling (BIR), encourages the...
The theme for World Water Day 2018 looks at using nature to overcome 21st century water challenges and according to an industry expert employing a scientific discipline that uses the same approach could be the solution to issues like the current...
The Ugu District Municipality is implementing a water supply project that will see water delivered to communities on the outskirts of the Gamalakhe area, on KwaZulu-Natal’s south coast. The project which is expected to benefit the Qinabout,...
Colin Logan has been appointed as Managing Principal of GIBB Capital, the project preparation and advisory division at GIBB Engineering and Architecture. Logan, who is a Civil Engineer with 17 years of experience in the planning, design and...
Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba, has instructed Pikitup to look into the feasibility of full time employment for former Jozi@Work beneficiaries. This comes after the mayor held a meeting with representatives of contract workers employed by...
The North Gauteng High Court National has granted the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Transform SA an urgent interdict to block Eskom from signing purchase agreements with independent producers for 27 renewable energy projects....
