A multi-billion rand water supply scheme has been launched in Mandeni on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast to mark World Water Day. It will supply over 750 thousand people with clean drinking water in water scarce areas. The area was the scene of...
Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson this week launched the Solar Capital De Aar 3 in the Northern Cape – the 17th solar photovoltaic plant in the province. “The inauguration of Solar Capital De Aar 3 marks the commercial operation of the...
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) recently announced the appointment of its new Managing Director, Dr Sean Phillips who will assume the new position with effect from 1 May 2016. The Board made this appointment following a rigorous selection...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will be hosting its Aqua Enduro Competition from 28 March to 2 April 2016, in the hope of addressing the skills shortage in the water sector by empowering the youth. This event is being going on for the...
Construction is only the first step in owning productive and effective assets. Although design-and-build is vital, the operation, maintenance and disposal of assets are likely to represent the most costly phase of ownership. SMEC South Africa,...
A total amount of R405 million has been set aside by the Buffalo City Metro for the upgrading and the refurbishment of four Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) plants in King William’s Town to 17.5 ML/D capacity. This project which will be done in...
In his message for World Water Day, Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General and Chair of UN-Water, highlights the situation of the some 1.5 billion people who work in water, many of whom are not recognized for the work they do, or protected by basic labour...
The Department of Water and Sanitation is expected to launch the R1.32 billion Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme in Mandeni Local Municipality. The launch will take place on 22 March at Sappi Sports Ground in Mandeni. The water supply scheme...
Carlos Pone, newly appointed chief executive: Africa at AECOM, brings with him a wealth of international experience and a passion for African development. He takes IMIESA’s Hot Seat to offer his thoughts on the continent’s developmental needs...
With a staff compliment of over 2 000 committed people, including 300 engineers, water specialists and technicians, Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (WSSA) has a presence on more than 800 sites in all nine South African provinces, and...
