Founded in 1952, APE Pumps has been designing, developing, manufacturing and refurbishing pumps for over seven decades. Have you witnessed any major shifts in the pump industry? TZ: Over recent years, we have seen a greater focus placed on energy...
The kilns are firing again – and with them, the economic hopes of a community. In the quiet town of Lobatse, southern Botswana, a decades-old industrial landmark is undergoing a remarkable renaissance. Lobatse Clay Works (LCW), a brick...
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s future in the face of climate change and growing water demands. Speaking at the ORASECOM Climate...
Landfills create leachate, a liquid that seeps from waste, which is highly hazardous and can contaminate groundwater. SRK Consulting, an international consulting firm that offers technical services to the natural resource industries, maintains that...
The environmental legacy of industrial activity in manufacturing, petrochemical, and mining sectors includes the contamination of soil and groundwater with a diverse range of pollutants, including sulphate, ammonium, nitrate, heavy metals and...
Werner Pumps recently handed over two high-pressure jetting truck units to Swakopmund Municipality, in Namibia, where they have been put to work for sewer drain cleaning and sewer pump station maintenance in the coastal region. The Werner Impi 10...
Africa’s urban populations are increasing, and infrastructure is expanding to meet it. This unprecedented growth makes sustainable water management and treatment even more crucial, as the pressure on existing water networks increases. Reliable...
Proper maintenance of infrastructure and equipment is essential to prolong the usable life of these assets. With the right strategic approach, the capital investment required for maintenance becomes the most cost-effective solution. As companies...
Water is the lifeblood of any major city, but ensuring a stable supply has become an escalating challenge for South Africa’s urban centres. Aging infrastructure, rapid population growth, and the intensifying impacts of climate change –...
The African Water and Sanitation Industry Association (AWSISA) is deeply concerned about the critical state of South Africa’s water sector, which is being exacerbated by the failure of municipalities to manage water resources effectively....
