An innovative system to utilise return effluent from the Cape Recife Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW), is set to reduce demand on Port Elizabeth’s fresh water supply. The system, designed by local firm Africoast Consulting Engineers, will...
Perfume chemists have devised a tool aimed at stopping foul smells from undermining the struggle to improve sanitation in developing countries. A team from Swiss firm Firmenich, better known for applying aroma expertise to perfumes and food, has...
The winners of the prestigious, biennial Fulton Awards were announced at a special Gala Dinner held as part of the Fulton Awards Weekend from the 5 to 7 June 2015, at the Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg. The Fulton Awards began as a tribute to...
A major project to rehabilitate sewer and stormwater reticulation infrastructure at Park Station in Johannesburg has recently been completed. Consulting engineering firm SMEC South Africa, in partnership with contractor Trenchless Technologies,...
National Treasury says the issues surrounding electricity constraints are receiving attention at the highest level, following the Fitch Ratings agency’s decision to cut growth forecasts. The key drivers for the decision included weak economic...
The Green Fund was established to support initiatives that will contribute to South Africa’s transition to a low carbon, climate resilient, and resource efficient development path. The Green Fund creates the space for catalytic financing. A...
The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa has showed that interest in Africa is growing, according to President Jacob Zuma. The WEF on Africa meeting, which was attended by political leaders, business people, youth and civil society leaders from...
About 120 to 140 million litres of used oil is generated in South Africa annually. This represents about 50% of the new lubricating oil sold in South Africa. The recovery rate by all collectors in South Africa is approximately 70%. Used lubricating...
Akon, the Sengalese-American singing sensation, recently announced that he’s launching a Solar Academy as part of his Akon Lighting Africa initiative. This professional training centre of excellence is a first on the continent and targets future...
Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says the number of municipalities and municipal entities with clean audits have increased notably. Makwetu released the audit outcomes for the 2013/14 financial year that ended on 30 June 2014, in Cape Town, earlier...
