In a country where reliable water and sanitation infrastructure remains both a pressing need and a long-term national priority, the role of the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has never been more critical. As South...
Founded over a decade ago, Watericon is a full service water treatment company. Headquartered in Johannesburg, its roots are firmly local,  but its ambition is global. “We have established operations in Ghana, are expanding into Tanzania, and have...
In an age of instant communication, it is easy to assume that everyone receives disaster warnings. Smartphones buzz, sirens sound, alerts flash across screens. But for millions of people who speak minority or Indigenous languages, the message often...
Villagers from Bityi, near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, are digging into their already stretched social grants to pay for repairs to a gravel road in the area. Residents say taxi drivers had refused to travel beyond the tarred section, forcing...
The transformation of South Africa’s water sector remains a key priority for the Water Research Commission (WRC). Through targeted initiatives, funding programmes, and strategic partnerships, the WRC continues to support the development and...
With global demand for new energy sources exceeding 1000 GW by 2030, mines, industrial operators and data centres face growing pressure to secure reliable, always-on power. To address this, USP&E and BAM Energy have launched Bridge Power...
As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week. As...
Eskom says it views Fitch Rating’s decision to upgrade its credit ratings, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating as continued recognition of the utility’s central role in the country’s energy system. In a...
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city. The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water...
