EnviroServ could have its Shongweni Landfill waste management license revoked by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). The department recently released a notice of intention to suspend or revoke the waste management company’s license...
The Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape currently has a big waste management problem – they are running out of landfill air space. To help alleviate the pressure placed on landfills in the district, a new waste-to-energy facility is being...
Digital transformation of Africa’s transport sector is aimed at delivering solutions that will enhance efficiency and productivity. In a lecture at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, a panel including Jeff Immelt, GE Chairman and CEO,...
By Rianté Naidoo A 37.5ML reservoir is in the pipeline for the residents of Linksfield Ridge in Johannesburg. Johannesburg Water will undertake the project which is “necessary to meet future water demands,” Tidimalo Chuene, communications manager,...
The Western Cape is expanding on its ability to bridge the information gap between its wealthier and poorer citizens through the rollout of its public Wi-Fi network. The network, which was launched in March last year, sees an average increase of...
Six coal contracts were terminated by Eskom in a move to ensure clean governance between the power utility and its contractors, Eskom acting CE Matshela Koko said on Monday. Eskom transports about 40-million tonnes of coal on road, using two...
By Rianté Naidoo An excess of almost R10 billion that was spent on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) should be accounted for, says Wayne Duvenage, chairperson at the Organisation...
A gap in the market has presented itself to experts in the water and wastewater treatment sectors. With municipalities across the country experiencing challenges with broken and/or ageing water infrastructure, and with only a limited amount of...
Water scarcity topped the agenda at the 6th World Sustainability Forum recently held in Cape Town. Experts in the industry said water sustainability is critical in order to meet the country’s sustainable development goals, and discussed...
Recent rains do not mean the drought is over – the Department of Water and Sanitation has been stressing this to citizens around the country as national and local water body’s meet to discuss the implementation of water saving strategies in cities...
