Professor Jannie Maree was honoured during the 16th annual NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation. As Rand Water chair in Water Utilisation, and the team leader of the...
The Goscor Power Products’ premium product range for agriculture and construction is powered by Robin Subaru engines. “In addition to their superior quality and rugged reliability, these heavy duty overhead cam (OHC) engines present a long list of...
The Tanzanian government, in an effort to improve water supply for industrial and domestic consumption, aims to spend SH140 billion on projects in the Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions. According to Prof. Jumanne Maghembe, at least 38 villages in...
The Government of Rwanda, spearheading an African Union-led initiative, and the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group have signed an agreement aimed at providing at least €50 million (approx. R732 million) within an Africa-wide resource...
Botshelo Water will be de-established in line with the recommendations of the National Water Review Strategy to reduce water boards as a way to improve their efficiency. This follows an announcement earlier this year by the Department of Water...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has launched a new water action project — an intensive education programme that addresses water, environmental issues and careers. This new water action project, implemented by WESSA Eco-Schools, will...
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa rose by 4% to $57 billion in 2013, driven by international and regional market-seeking and infrastructure. In Southern Africa, flows almost doubled to $13 billion, mainly due to record-high flows to...
Clariant has closed the sale of its water treatment business in Africa to AECI. The total value of the divestment amounts to 34 million Swiss francs (±R410 million) at closing. The transaction was subject to certain precedent conditions, as well as...
South Africa is the second largest economy in Africa and remains rich with promise. Having been admitted to the BRIC group of countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2011, known as BRICS, this confirms South Africa’s trajectory to continued...
