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Standard Bank launches green icon in Rosebank

The new Standard Bank premises in Rosebank is not only the first project under the green star rating for the Standard Bank team, but also a representation of the banks need to be responsible and think sustainably in the larger global context,...
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Corobrik upbeat for its new financial year

In a tough trading environment Corobrik,.the national brickmaker now 111 years old  has completed its 2012 / 2013 financial year with a strong showing. Dirk Meyer, Managing Director of Corobrik says, “the operational strategies revolve around...

SAPPMA to host 9th Annual General Meeting

The South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturer’s Association (SAPPMA) will be hosting its 9th Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 20 August 2013 at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand. Dr TaddyBlecher, Chairperson of the SA National Government task...
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The real cost of metering

The decision to invest in good quality water meters that are specifically designed and optimised for South African water conditions can significantly reduce non-revenue water and enhance and maximise an authority’s revenue. According to Mark...

Research in aquatic science: Is it drying up?

As South Africa celebrates National Science Week from 29 July to 2 August 2013 a newly published Water Research Commission (WRC) study highlights the history and status of freshwater science in South Africa and documents the sector’s remarkable...

eThekwini CDM project 2 heats up

eThekwini registers solar water heater  and heat pump installation project as second Clean Development Mechanism project with UN The eThekwini Municipality has registered its second Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project with the United Nations....

Water Affairs moves to curb unlawful water use

The Department of Water Affairs is making good progress in efforts to eradicate unlawful irrigation in the Vaal River System by 2014, according to a statement released by the Department’s spokesperson Linda Page on 24 July 2013. “The focused effort...