While there are challenges in the manufacturing sector, other parts of it show steady growth, says Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies. “Looking at the holistic performance of the manufacturing sector, divided into sub-sectors, many other...
A portal which will revolutionise air quality management in the country for both the regulator and the regulated community has been launched. The South African Atmospheric Emission Licensing & Inventory Portal (SAAELIP) was launched on...
By Neil Cameron In the hospitality industry where room occupancy rates directly correlate with profitability, it’s hard to put a cap on energy use – the guest’s comfort is of primary concern. However, as tourism in South Africa flags, there is...
The names of the 12 collectors of post-consumer polyolefin waste that will be receiving a total of R4.6million in grants and interest-free loans have been announced by Polyco, the Polyolefin Recycling Company. As part of POLYCO’s mandate to promote...
A buffer zone will be established on the Pinnacle Point Estate in Mossel Bay to formally protect the Pinnacle Point cave complex from the possible impact of additional development in the area. Heritage Western Cape launched an application to...
New developments are emerging in South Africa’s national conversation on using hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technology to release shale gas in the Karoo. These include the publication of the updated Regulations for Petroleum Exploration and...
A unique event is taking place in Sandton, Johannesburg from 1 to 31 October this year, during South Africa’s Transport Month. The City has organised the world’s second-ever EcoMobility World Festival – a month-long car-free city district event....
Coordinators, sponsors and volunteers who participated in this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up Day that took place on 18 September, described this year’s event as the best ever since South Africa officially became part of the biggest...
Knysna Municipality has assisted the communities of Rheenendal and Karatara to establish their Councils of Stakeholders (CoS) to effectively take part in the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform’s Comprehensive Rural Development...
Scientists at have designed a new hybrid roofing system which could halve energy bills in new homes. The patented new system, designed by scientists at Brunel University London, harnesses a unique mixture of technologies to pre-heat domestic hot...
