The Department of Water and Sanitation hopes to soon finalise a National Groundwater Strategy and is currently engaging with stakeholders on contributions and comments. A National Groundwater Strategy will unlock the full potential of groundwater...
The B-BBEE Amended Codes of Good Practice have resulted in increased costs for 65% of South African businesses, according to second quarter research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report for 2016. 76% of the businesses that reported...
The North Gauteng High Court has overruled the National Energy Regulator’s (Nersa) decision to allow Eskom to implement a 9.4% tariff increase. Nersa is currently studying and analysing the North Gauteng High Court ruling regarding Nersa’s decision...
Minister of Energy Tina Joemat-Pettersson has reiterated that there is no ‘nuclear deal’, stating that South Africa is pursuing a diversified energy mix which includes Independent Power Producers (IPP) and the Nuclear New Build Programme. “We...
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to South Africa’s energy deficiency challenge, as each country has its own unique systems and geographical concerns. South Africa needs to find its own solution which will help find a balance between sources...
Consulting Engineers of South Africa (CESA) hosted its annual awards evening last night to celebrate the achievements of its member firms, highlighting quality, innovation and outstanding workmanship in the consulting engineering industry. The CESA...
Dumi Jere, Chief Executive Officer of AfriCatalysts, speaks about Africa’s need for clean energy and the investment opportunity the gap creates.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a seven-person panel to advise on an appropriate level at which the national minimum wage could be set. In his State of the Nation Address on 17 June 2014, President Jacob Zuma called on Nedlac social...
A newly launched water transfer scheme upgrade will secure water supply for the Richard’s Bay area. This medium term solution will see the upgrade of the Thukela-Goedertrouw Transfer Scheme through which water will be pumped from the Thukela River...
