Smart Cities for Africa
Smart Cities have and are being implemented globally, offering efficient management of municipal infrastructure. InfrastructureNe.ws talks to Dr Pieter Crous from Smec about the possibilities in Africa.
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AfDB signs $300 million agreement for Nacala Corridor development
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a $300 million loan agreement for the development of the Nacala Corridor. The development, which consists of the construction of a 912 km railway and a port meant, is meant to unlock the Western region...
Municipal workers want R10k minimum wage as negotiations start
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has kicked off salary and wage negotiations by requesting that all municipal workers earn a minimum wage of R10Â 000. The negotiations between SAMWU and the South African Local Government...
Nersa to rule on Eskom tariff hike next week
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has postponed its decision on Eskom’s controversial tariff hike application to next week. The regulator was due to announce its decision on the power utility’s request on Thursday but postponed...
Tshwane to appoint contractor to R25mil Centurion sinkhole project
The City of Tshwane says it will appoint a contractor to repair the sinkhole on the corner of Jean Avenue and Gerhard Street in Centurion this month. While the site will be handed over to the contractor this month the repair work, which was...
Joint team to take on Christmas clean up in eThekwini
EThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede has tasked senior management from Durban Solid Waste to work with the Mayoral Parlour to clean up the City. The joint operation will focus on accelerating the pace of tasks such as grass cutting and tree and litter...
SAA still within National Treasury’s portfolio
Government says it has not taken a decision to move South African Airways (SAA) out of the National Treasury to the Department of Transport. The Presidency says it has noted media reports suggesting that government had taken a decision to move the...
A new MD for Murray & Roberts’ Aquamarine
With an impressive background across wide-ranging water profession portfolios, Charmaine Mabuza, new general manager at Murray & Roberts’ Aquamarine Water Treatment, is ready to effect continuing and widespread positive change for Africa’s...
Strong leadership and the ripple effect
With an impressive background across wide-ranging water profession portfolios, Charmaine Mabuza, new general manager at Murray & Roberts’ Aquamarine Water Treatment, is ready to effect continuing and widespread positive change for Africa’s...
Emfuleni and Rand Water reach an agreement to keep the water on
The Emfuleni Local Municipality and Rand Water have reached a payment agreement that will ensure the continued supply of bulk water to residents. The agreement, which comes after the utility threatened to cut water to the municipality for a R400...
