A new book was launched by the Water Research Commission in July during the Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists’ 2012 Congress, held at the Cape St Francis Resort, Eastern Cape. The book entitled Sustainable use of South Africa’s Inland...
A portable meter is proving that a rugged design and easy-to-use features do not come at the cost of accuracy. Thermo Scientific’s Orion AQUAfast Chlorine and Turbidity meters are ideal for testing drinking or wastewater in the field, plant or lab...
A new temperature control system provides rapid heating and cooling for highly precise, external temperature applications. Julabo’s new Presto represents a new generation of highly dynamic temperature control systems designed for precise...
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, has announced the restructuring of its South African subsidiary company, Bombardier Transportation South Africa (BTSA). Alan Flint, chairman of BTSA, explained that a special purpose...
It is indeed an honour and a privilege for me to take up the reigns of the Institute of Waste Management Southern Africa (IWMSA) presidency. I would like to thank all the past presidents, the council, head office and members of the IWMSA for their...
Integral to an eco-friendly truck fleet is improving safety and efficiency while significantly reducing the overall carbon footprint. The imperative to reduce carbon emissions to help prevent global warming forms a central component of building...
Coal is often regarded as a necessary evil in that it provides the country with most of its power and valuable export earnings. However it has a reputation for being a ‘dirty’ energy source, especially in its handling. If the management if the dust...
In what was hailed as a first for the motor industry, a renowned vehicle brand has partnered with The Glass Recycling Company to facilitate the placement of glass banks at all its dealerships countrywide. The reuse and recycling of raw, process and...
The 2012 Blue Drop Report showed significant improvements, which serve as evidence of the positive impact this incentive-based regulation approach is having on the South African water sector. The first Blue Drop Report in 2009 indicated that the...
