The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commenced consultations on the establishment of a new utility to help entice private investment in infrastructure needed to head off potentially crippling water shortages. The department plans to...
The transition to a circular economy is driven by global missions which aim to reduce climate change and protect the earth’s natural resources and biodiversity. It is largely supported by emerging national and international policies and regulations...
In the previous years, South Africa has seen commercial and agricultural businesses have been facing many battles on all fronts – whether it is water scarcity, increasing electricity costs, or perpetual load-shedding. According to banking experts,...
PlasticsSA has cut ties with a Durban-based plastic manufacturer accused of defrauding millions of Rands in the plastic bag tax levy. South Africa’s plastics industry has distanced itself from a Durban-based plastic bag manufacturer who allegedly...
One of the major factors that play a significant role in the economy is the basic supply of electricity and water. To maintain this supply, welding is a critical part of the maintenance chain that must be carried out at an acceptable standard using...
In a quest for excellence on issues of water quality and wastewater systems respectively, the Department of Water and Sanitation revived the Green Drop awards and certification programmes. This is meant to encourage Water Services Authorities such...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufactures Association (SAPPMA) has announced a call for papers ahead of its much-anticipated Pipes XIII Conference that will be taking place on 6 &7 September 2022 at Emperors Palace in Gauteng. Jan Venter,...
Standard Bank has partnered with Woolworths Holdings Limited to successfully conclude the first sustainability-linked working capital facility in South Africa to the value of R600 million. This partnership is a testament to Woolworths’ commitment...
Despite improvement in market activity, civil contractor confidence declined further in Q1 2022 to its lowest level on record, barring Q2 2020. This decline means that more than 90% of civil contractors included in the latest FNB/BER Civil...
