Continental is integrating even more renewable and recycled materials into its tyre production. While their share averaged 26 percent in 2024, the tyre manufacturer expects this figure to increase by two to three percentage points in 2025. This...
When the City of Johannesburg launched Rea Vaya in August 2009, it marked a historic moment – not just for the city, but for the entire continent. As the first full Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Africa, Rea Vaya was a bold, visionary step...
Earth leakage protection devices (ELPDs) are mandatory in South Africa for a reason. When something goes wrong on site, it’s the installer who’s held accountable, not the manufacturer, supplier, or wholesaler. Lives, liability, and professional...
City Power and Eskom have reached an agreement over their long-standing electricity billing and debt dispute. The two parties have been in dispute regarding the amount owed to Eskom as debt and how the power utility bills City Power for bulk...
South Africa has many factories, warehouses, schools and hospitals – big buildings with large rooftop spaces. In such a sunny country, these flat surfaces would be perfect for large photovoltaic solar systems that could generate enough renewable...
The formula for successful infrastructure development has always been thorough planning and efficient execution. However, for too long, the construction industry has struggled with delays, cost overruns, and rework. Traditionally, this planning was...
In an industry where clarity, compliance and continuity are essential, the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has emerged as an indispensable pillar of strength. As a statutory body tasked with regulating employment...
The South African government and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement that will assist in unlocking key infrastructure bottlenecks, particularly in the energy and freight transport sectors. In a statement on...
The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) welcomes the Free State High Court’s landmark ruling to dissolve the Ngwathe Local Municipality, citing persistent failures in governance, financial management and...
