Companies who hold large quantities of hazardous chemicals have a duty to notify local authorities. This is according to Rachel Aphane, Specialist for Major Hazard Installation in the Department of Labour. Speaking at the Major Hazard Installation...
A new remote sensing technology has recently been developed that will allow researchers to detect toxic gases up to one kilometre away. The new technology can discriminate one type of gas from another with greater specificity than most remote...
It’s often a challenge for women and mothers to believe in themselves and to strive for a better future following challenging life circumstances. Sanki Nkosi did not let her conditions get in the way of her ambition, and her tenacity is what led...
A new platform to help fast-track African sustainable energy development projects was officially introduced in Nairobi, Kenya, this week. The introduction of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency’s Africa Sustainable Energy...
South African businesses that do not switch to the new hazardous chemical warning symbols may lose international trade opportunities due to noncompliance with global packaging regulations. The Responsible Packaging Management Association of South...
Discarded fishing nets on the coast of the Philippines have received a second chance to be useful thanks to the Interface Net-Works programme. The programme which involves collecting discarded nets along beaches and turning them into nylon carpet...
The National Human Settlements Youth Summit was held in Johannesburg this week to discuss government housing programmes aimed at empowering young people. The National Settlements Youth Brigade programme will see 100 houses being built by youth, who...
Gauteng MEC for Transport Ismail Vadi has announced that the pre-feasibility study on extending routes for the Gautrain services has been completed. The pre-feasibility study was undertaken in parallel to the 25-year Integrated Transport Master...
The Onderstepoort Student Housing development at the University of Pretoria was recently extended. The job entailed designing three new 4 storey residence blocks for undergraduate students, with a total of 96 units, identical to the first phase...
The World Bank has pledged US$1.2 billion to support infrastructure development and improve the competitiveness of the East African Community (EAC) states. The bank, through IFC and MIGA, will provide additional resources for regional...
