According to the United Nations, South Africa’s renewable energy sector is poised to create over 20,000 jobs annually, reflecting a global trend where investments in renewables generate three times more employment than the fossil fuel...
Government is working with provinces and metros to reclaim buildings that have been hijacked in the city centres and repurpose them for public use. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement when he was delivering his State of the Nation...
Amid South Africa’s water crisis, innovative science is converging with indigenous wisdom. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Energy & Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA) are exploring traditional...
The JSE Ventures Voluntary Carbon Market powered by Xpansiv has facilitated the first trades of carbon credits eligible as offsets against the South African Carbon Tax. A total of 10,000 credits traded at $8.25 per credit, which is equivalent to...
Given the complexities of public participation, Echo will bridge the gap between environmental practitioners and the public. Launched on Wednesday, 05 January 2025, the platform is accessible to the public and environmental consultancies. “Having...
As more individuals are choosing to live and work off the grid to avoid the inconvenience of loadshedding, there is increased demand for lithium-ion (LIB) batteries that power solar panel systems. Improper disposal of these batteries has serious...
As South Africa approaches the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 6 February, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to move beyond promises to concrete action on critical infrastructure projects. “South...
In a world marred by shortages, rapidly depleting natural resources, and mounting landfill waste, South Africa could grow increasingly dependent on circular economy systems in the near future as companies grapple to satisfy growing consumer demand....
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is on a drive to curb the ongoing vandalism crisis that is crippling the metro’s electricity infrastructure, which has cost millions of rands in repairs. The municipality has now launched an education and...
