Flood risk assessments are critical for authorities to gather the data needed to develop and implement effective flood mitigation strategies, according to Tshilidzi Netshitangani, principal scientist at SRK Consulting (South Africa). “Such...
As South Africa faces mounting demands for innovation, sustainability and social progress, the construction sector’s future depends on its ability to harness the full spectrum of available talent. Central to this evolution is the advancement of...
The growing environmental impact of the retail industry has again made headlines in recent weeks, with France’s senate approving a bill that directly addresses the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry. The bill proposes to...
Every parking ticket printed has an environmental footprint. They need raw materials, energy for processing, and water for production. Discarded parking tickets contribute to land-based litter and pollution, especially if they’re not recycled...
In his address to the City Council, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis thanked all who participated in the vigorous public debate on the budget. ‘Our budget asks a little more of those who can afford it, while protecting basic services for those who can’t...
Are you a young professional, student, or early-career researcher currently working in water and looking for a platform to share your ideas and academic research, present your work, and connect with like-minded peers and seasoned researchers and...
The Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced a former Msunduzi Municipality official to 10 years’ direct imprisonment following his conviction on two counts of corruption. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA),...
The South Lawn Horse Hotel, essentially an Airbnb for horses and riders, not only provides accommodation close to South Africa’s premier equestrian venue, the Kyalami Equestrian Park, but is trialling a revolutionary flooring system made from...
By reliably employing used oil, a hazardous waste, as a key raw material in the manufacture of its standard bulk emulsions, Omnia Holdings company BME is striving to deliver sustainable, future-fit solutions through innovation and precision. This...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged all South Africans, regardless of race, to work together in a united national effort to drive economic transformation, ensure inclusive growth and foster meaningful participation in the economy. The President was...
