Nuclear expert Dr. Anthonie Cilliers says nuclear energy is not any more expensive than any other energy source. Dr. Cilliers, who is the National Coordinator of SAN-NEST (South African Nuclear Education, Science and Technology) the R&D...
South African Local Government Association (SALGA) President Parks Tau has called for a decentralised energy supplier and more competition in the energy sector. According to Tau the South African electricity and energy industry is still heavily...
Mpact reported a 34 per cent drop in full-year earnings as lower demand in its home market and drought in fruit-growing regions hurt the company. Joining CNBC Africa to discuss these numbers is Bruce Strong, CEO, Mpact. Source: CNBC...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved the first funding proposal of the African Development Bank for Zambia’s Renewable Energy Financing Framework. Under the agreement the GCF will provide a $50 million loan and a $2.5 million grant towards the...
Waste removal services in uMlazi, south of Durban, have been interrupted following protest action by municipal contract works which wreaked havoc in the township on Tuesday morning. According to reports by IOL and the Daily News the workers dumped...
As households around the country dispose of polony and other processed meats in response to the Listeria outbreak, the well-being of waste pickers has come under the spotlight. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is calling on...
Following news of the Listeria outbreak the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa is calling on consumers and businesses to dispose of their food that may be contaminated with the fatal bacterium in the correct manner. This comes after...
Several dams in the Free State have reached alarming low levels. The average being below 40 percent. The dire situation has seen operations at some dams come to a halt. Source: SABC Digital News
The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality says it has undertaken vigorous water tests after a recent outcry of possible water contamination around the City. According to the municipality it has since communicated with its laboratory to conduct test on...
The CESA Infrastructure Indaba got off to a roaring start with MEC for Infrastructure Development in Gauteng Jacob Mamabolo challenging the industry to bring innovation to the forefront in order to take advantage of the fourth industrial...
