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...
South Africa’s most densely populated province, Gauteng, is faced with many waste management challenges. This includes legal compliance, the environmentally sound practices of landfilling and the implementation of alternative waste management...
By Songo Didiza There is very little doubt that South Africa is set to become a leader in the green building movement. As a matter of fact the 2016 World Green Building Trends report indicated that South Africa is anticipated to lead the global...
For decades, people have been using fresh water faster than nature can replace it, contributing in some regions to hunger, disease, conflict and migration. This is according to a report released by the United Nations in an effort to raise awareness...
The community of Shakas Head on the Dolphin Coast in KwaZulu-Natal is one that prides itself on being environmentally responsible and recently received a little help achieving some of their environmental goals. The Institute of Waste Management...
South Africa’s main power supplier Eskom plans to shut down 5 coal power stations over the next 10 years and replace them with renewable energy power plants. This is part of the integrated resources plan and was thought to be public knowledge....
