The New Development Bank (NDB) has approved its first set of loans worth $811 million, which will go towards supporting renewable energy initiatives. “The NDB announced today that its Board of Directors has approved its first set of loans involving...
The energy sector presents a unique opportunity for research, innovation, investment and entrepreneurship in South Africa and Africa. The Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program (REIPPPP) continues to glitter as a beacon of...
The plastic pipe industry in South Africa, a key infrastructural and critical asset of South Africa, is facing a crisis which is threatening not only the industry as whole, but key infrastructural sectors in South Africa, such as mining and water...
The number of households living in formal dwellings across the country has increased between 2002 and 2014, Stats SA Statistician-General Pali Lehohla said on Wednesday. But only a slight decrease was recorded in the number of households living in...
Consolidated Infrastructure Group reported interim revenue growth of 26% to R2.1 billion and aftertax profit growth of 28% to R209m for the six months to end-February. The group’s largest division, power projects, which contributed about half its...
In less than two weeks, the damage caused to Metrorail infrastructure stands at R70 million, the company said on Tuesday. And the results of the vandalism, which led to two-hour commuter delays on Monday, could take several days to repair or...
Despite recent rains in the Garden Route, Knysna Municipality is still asking all residents to make an effort to use water wisely, implement conservation measures and adhere to municipal water restrictions. “Our consumption is still high and it is...
Eskom says it plans to continue implementing the appropriate levels of planned maintenance to ensure long-term plant reliability. “Eskom has not implemented load shedding for the past nine months and our plan is to continue implementing appropriate...
With parts of the province of KwaZulu-Natal currently experiencing the crippling effects of severe drought, it is fitting that the city of Durban plays host to the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA’s) 2016 Conference and Exhibition, this...
Glebelands, Councillor Zodwa Sibiya, was shot and killed at the Glebelands Community Residential Unit (CRU), in Umlazi. EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor James Nxumalo, has expressed shock at the murder. “Such cowardly acts must be...
