The Department of Water and Sanitation, in partnership with the Ventersdorp Local Municipality, have completed the upgrade of the R52 million Ventersdorp Bulk Water Supply project. The upgrade will ensure that water shortage becomes a thing of the...
Government has already met the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals of reducing the number of people who don’t have access to basic water supply by half. According to figures released by the Department of Water and Sanitation, an estimated...
The harmful effects of acid mine drainage on the environment are being successfully combated by a large acid mine drainage plant in Germiston, Gauteng, which contains a comprehensive mixing system. The acid mine drainage plant consists of a...
As the African water utilities industry looks set to accelerate with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of over 9 percent, this lucrative sector is expected to be valued at $5.3 billion by the end of 2017. This impressive growth is...
African power utilities, regulators and investors are optimistic about the future of electricity delivery on the continent. This is the conclusion of PWC’s Power and Utilities Sector survey. It surveyed 51 senior power and utility sector...
Scientists at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, who have been testing the waters around Rio for the last 20 years, have expressed disappointment with the lack of progress being made in preparation for the 2016 Olympics. Employing advanced...
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has disputed allegations that the water supply in Tembisa is poisonous. According to municipal spokesperson Themba Gadebe the allegations made with regards to the water supply in Tembisa are regarded as...
Operation Phakisa is a good example of government and the private sector coming together to share views and implement plans to improve the South African economy, says President Jacob Zuma. The President recently updated the nation on the...
East Africa is home to over 130 million people and has projected growth rates of up to 6.7% by 2016, making it the fastest growing region in Africa. Shifting demographics see more people flocking to cities, and as cities densify it is imperative...
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged all levels of government and entities to move with speed to deliver houses to South Africans. “Unless we change our attitude at all levels of government and entities, there can be no radical...
