By Frances Ringwood Landfill waste streams do not look the same today as they did 20 or even 10 years ago. These changes have been particularly pronounced in European countries where the drive towards ‘zero waste to landfill’ have infiltrated...
The western African country of Benin plans to embark on a new waste to wealth initiative in 2017. The country which has a population size of almost 11 million people is highly dependent on agriculture. While most of the country’s employment comes...
All industries rely on well-maintained pipelines to ensure a constant and safe supply of water to businesses, office parks and factories. However, South Africa has for several years found itself on the receiving end, with aging pipeline...
A Frost & Sullivan analysis indicates that approximately US$174 billion is invested into transport and logistics infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa every year. Bongani Mankewu, CEO of the Rail Road Association of South Africa,...
Approximately R1,3 billion was spent on infrastructure for residents in small mining towns in 2016 following the 2012 Marikana tragedy. President Jacob Zuma said that funds given to the affected communities was an attempt to aid these residents in...
A new project has been launched to improve wastewater management and sanitation provision in Africa. The project, led by the African Development Bank, UN Environment and GRID-Arendal, will improve knowledge on wastewater management and sanitation...
A R226 million road resurfacing project on the R67 from Grahamstown to Fort Beaufort will get underway this month. It will be overseen by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). The project is set to be completed by October 2018. Mbulelo...
Eskom does not have an obligation to supply electricity to ratepayers and this has had civil rights organisations up in arms. Eskom announced that it was going to cut off power to seven municipalities if they are unable to repay their outstanding...
The Flamingo Crescent and Santini informal settlements in Cape Town have endured a constant struggle for basic services and have exceptionally poor standards of water and sanitation. Residents experience frequent shack fires and a bucket under a...
Dan Metlana Mashitisho has taken over the position of director-general at the Department of Water and Sanitation. Mashitisho assumed his position on 3 January 2017. The department described him as “a seasoned administrator” and added that he...
