Given the complexities of public participation, Echo will bridge the gap between environmental practitioners and the public. Launched on Wednesday, 05 January 2025, the platform is accessible to the public and environmental consultancies. “Having...
As more individuals are choosing to live and work off the grid to avoid the inconvenience of loadshedding, there is increased demand for lithium-ion (LIB) batteries that power solar panel systems. Improper disposal of these batteries has serious...
A new call to action is appealing to philanthropic funders to step up support in addressing the climate crisis. IPASA, the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa, is leading the charge on Africa’s first climate pledge for...
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is pleased to announce the release of the updated Annexure 29b – Network Capacity Statement, alongside the Addendum to Section 4-10 of the Network Statement, effective immediately. These updates...
The City of Cape Town is calling on the public to comment on the proposal to implement and operate the city’s first permanent desalination plant in Paarden Eiland. Desalination is a scientific process of removing salts from seawater, and then...
As South Africa approaches the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond promises to concrete action on critical infrastructure projects. “South...
In a world marred by shortages, rapidly depleting natural resources, and mounting landfill waste, South Africa could grow increasingly dependent on circular economy systems in the near future as companies grapple to satisfy growing consumer demand....
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is on a drive to curb the ongoing vandalism crisis that is crippling the metro’s electricity infrastructure, which has cost millions of rands in repairs. The municipality has now launched an education and...
As the world shifts to cleaner energy sources Nambia and South Africa provide the ideal conditions, such as sunny weather and being well situated upon established world trade routes, to become a global powerhouse within the green hydrogen sector....
Pontederia crassipes, commonly called water hyacinth, and Pistia stratiotes, or water lettuce, are extremely invasive and damaging. Water hyacinth is more resilient and aggressive than water lettuce and will receive the most attention. In early...
