As the 30th driest country in the world, South Africa is facing greater water security challenges with increasing periods of drought and unpredictable rainfall patterns. According to a case study on alternative sanitation for water security done by...
South Africa has not seen the last of El Niño conditions according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS). It has been predicted that the next summer has increased the likelihood for the development of El Niño, which are often associated with...
Drought-stricken Cape Town has plans to impose a 19.25% tariff hike on water and sanitation after July. This was according to the city’s draft budget for the 2017/18 financial year which was announced last Wednesday. There is also a possibility...
British American Tobacco in Heidelberg is said to be the first company to invest R6 million on stormwater harvesting technology aimed at promoting the reuse of water for commercial purposes. The system has save 200 million litres of water over the...
Ten thousand water metres that have exceeded their lifespan will be replaced in the City of Ekurhuleni. The project will cost R16 million and will be overseen by the municipality. The municipality said this project is an effort to ensure water...
UD Trucks Southern Africa recognised the achievements of its regional independent network at its annual dealer awards ceremony. Awards were presented to winners in 24 categories, ranging from technicians, driver trainers, parts, service and sales...
Greater technology adoption in the transport sector has been championed by experts who claim that not only will it increase efficiency in the industry, but help boost the economy. According to the latest Logistics Barometer published by...
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) industry in KwaZulu-Natal has launched a training academy aimed at assisting drivers, operators and managers in the industry. The launch of the academy is in an effort to counter the negative light...
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has announced plans to strike against Eskom. The union threatened Eskom on Wednesday following the power utility’s announcement to close five coal-powered stations over the next 10 years. NUM general...
At least nine African countries have placed limitations or bans on the use of plastic bags. However, in Kenya, eradicating the use of plastic carrier bags has taken almost 10 years resulting in environmental degradation. But now, the ministry of...
