The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Communication Construction Company Limited (CCCC) of China to explore various infrastructure development initiatives, key among them being the Moloto...
According to the Frost & Sullivan’s analysis of infrastructure development in sub-Saharan Africa, $174 billion is being invested in transport and logistics infrastructure. A further $28 billion is being invested in the development of...
Eskom has synchronised Medupi’s unit 5 to the grid, becoming the second of the power station’s six units to come on stream. This synchronisation adds an additional 800 MW to the grid and it is expected that unit 5 will become commercially...
Small companies within the concrete industry should be incentivised to join relevant industry bodies in order to ensure that all people within the industry, as well as end-users interests are represented. Speaking as the anchor sponsor of the...
A lack of knowledge in South Africa about the use of polypropylene (PP) for sewer and drainage pipes and fittings for underground gravity sewers and drains may lead to the premature failure of sewer lines if incorrect products are specified. While...
Water is central to the achievement of all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Prof. Kevin Urama told those at World Water Week. Urama, who is Senior Advisor to the President of the African Development Bank for Inclusive and Green Growth,...
The Vaal Dam is only 34% full. The situation has forced government to impose water restrictions and fines on its residents. The situation has many questioning what the status is of phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project which is projected...
The drought is far from over and water restrictions will continue to be implemented in an effort to conserve water. According to the weekly report by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the national storage is under increasing stress and...
Work on the eradication of bucket toilets in the Free State is well underway, reports the Department of Water & Sanitation (DWS). The department has concluded work on building adequate sanitation in the towns of Dealsville, Fouresmith, Boshoff...
