A new process that can sprout microscopic spikes on nearly any type of particle may lead to more environmentally friendly paints and a variety of other innovations. Made by a team of University of Michigan engineers, the “hedgehog...
In South Africa and indeed globally, there is, and will be for the foreseeable future, a need for landfills for the final disposal of waste. Suitable sites for these landfills have become scarce, and as a result, even though they are more costly to...
Nuclear power is a critical element in limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and a new Technology Roadmap co-authored by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Nuclear Energy Agency outlines the next steps for growth in the aftermath of the...
Eskom has today implemented stage two load-shedding due to a shortage of generation capacity. “Eskom will implement stage two load-shedding from 8am today, which is likely to continue until 11pm. This is due to a shortage of generation capacity as...
The week has been headlined by “darkness” and “darkness to come” as Eskom continues to struggle keeping the lights on. There have been reports of long period black outs and embassies that have evacuation plans in place...
An inter-provincial workshop on industrial environmental waste management is taking place next month to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses. The workshop, which is presented by CASI Training and Conferencing Solutions, will start in...
Masters Builders South Africa (MBSA) is aligning its annual congress with this year’s Bauma Conexpo Africa event, as it presents a perfect opportunity for delegates who will be attending the congress. The alignment of the MBSA Congress with the...
A breakthrough propulsion technology to provide non-polluting air transport could be developed after the underlying engineering was declared a success. The Acheon project, involved six universities and two research organisations from across the...
The Brits Water Treatment Works (BWTW) is part of a R381 million upgrade plan by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Madibeng Local Municipality to address water challenges in Majakaneng. The upgrade of the BWTW includes the...
Giam Swiegers, a South African accountant has joined Aurecon as Global Chief Executive Officer. “I remember Africon (one of Aurecon’s heritage companies) well from my early career days in Tshwane. I know what a terrific contribution Aurecon makes...
