The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to appoint a private operator for a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town under a 25-year concession. The successful bidder will finance, operate,...
The investment comes as South Africa continues its broader logistics reform programme, which aims to introduce private operators into parts of the freight rail network in an effort to improve efficiency and ease pressure on state-owned Transnet....
Drakenstein Municipality’s emergency services and disaster management teams remain on high alert and continue to respond to incidents arising from the heavy rainfall and strong winds experienced in the area from Sunday and throughout Tuesday....
Infrastructure failures including unreliable electricity, transport breakdowns, and weak water systems are a significant constraint on growth in developing economies, with studies indicating they can reduce annual GDP growth by up to 2 percentage...
South Africa’s electricity reform programme is entering a decisive implementation phase, with policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders now focused on execution rather than policy direction alone. This is according to an updated briefing...
Rand Water is set to conduct major maintenance work on the bulk water supplier’s infrastructure from 29 May to 02 June 2026 (four days) and again on 17 July 2026, which will impact some of Johannesburg Water’s systems. Johannesburg Water met with...
Pump selection is complex, with many factors shaping its performance. APE Pumps is simplifying the process through an AI-powered tool that streamlines data analysis and improves accuracy, while still relying on experienced engineers to interpret...
WasteCon 2026, the biennial conference hosted by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), is calling on industry professionals, researchers, academics and innovators to submit abstracts for consideration ahead of this year’s...
Digitising water systems reduces non‑revenue water and operating costs, which is a prerequisite for any municipality attempting to modernise toward smart‑city standards. Cape Town is famous for its scenic bay, vibrant weather, and the towering...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) notes the public concerns regarding current water levels at Kouga Dam, which are at approximately 120,6% of storage capacity following recent high inflows. As at the morning of 7 May 2026, peak outflows...
