Infrastructure News Round Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In this weeks installment, we take a look at the celebration of ‘Plastic Free...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on residents to practice active citizenry by taking an active stand against the pollution of rivers. The call coincides with its Clear Rivers Campaign which advocates for citizens to clean up...
The Covid-19 pandemic has rendered construction businesses even more vulnerable than they may have been prior to the outbreak of the virus. While stringent hygiene protocols may protect their employees from infection, Databuild CEO Morag Evans...
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has launched its R150m COVID-19 response programmes in South Africa and the SADC region. “We are providing support to various activities that will bolster national and local government capacity...
Each year in July, people across the globe take part in “Plastic Free July” – an international movement that aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste in our environment by encouraging fellow citizens to make the shift towards long-term,...
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu participated in the virtual 2020 High Level Political Forum (HLPF) special event last week, which saw the official launch of the SDG 6 global acceleration framework. The forum was themed: “Showcasing of stakeholder...
As the lockdown impacts individuals and companies across the spectrum, prompting job losses and reduced working hours, Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) warns that government may be overlooking the other ways in which the virus is affecting...
As Southern Africa faces a growing wastewater crisis, engineers and representatives from KSB Group companies have committed to finding workable solutions. Governments and municipalities across Africa are grappling with ways to deal with growing...
In today’s world, environmental issues are becoming ever more important to consumers, to the point that they are indicating that they prefer to support restaurants, hotels and those in the hospitality industry who are committed to making green...
