Access to safe water and sanitation and sound management of freshwater ecosystems are essential to human health and to environmental sustainability and economic prosperity which is why it forms part of the United Nations Sustainable Development...
As Cape Town responds to Level 5 Water Restrictions, one of the country’s leading property investment holding companies has made water saving a priority at its buildings across the Mother City. Over 20% of Growthpoint’s R76.9billion South African...
Development plans for the Garden Route Dam Capacity Increase project are gaining momentum as the George Municipality issued a call for tenders late last week. The tender for the newly designed project was advertised on 7 September and will close on...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is urging municipalities and water boards around the country to pay their debts and review their tariffs as constant interventions to keep the taps on are negatively affecting the budget. Â During...
The completion of electricity transmission infrastructure will create a more competitive market for members of the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). Speaking at the opening of the 49th SAPP conference of meetings in Tshwane, the minister of...
Former Jozi@Work employees have been on the rampage recently, after their demands for permanent employment were turned down. According to the waste management service provider the protests, which turned violent last week, are costing the company...
IMIESA talks to Graham Harlett, commercial director at WEC Projects, about the company’s capabilities in water purification, wastewater and downstream renewable energy, with reference to specific technologies and projects. What will WEC be...
Spraypave has acquired technology new to the African continent that aims to resolve the shortage of high-grade bitumen for asphalt production. SprayPave, a leading manufacturer and supplier of bitumen, modified binders and emulsions for road...
A Mandate Paper, developed to facilitate budget reprioritisation, will be used in this year’s budgeting process to align spending to government priorities. According to Jeff Radebe, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has called for calm in Sheepmoor, Mpumalanga, after residents took to the streets to protest against recent water shortages. The community, which shut down schooling in the area, is protesting at the Kliphoek...
