A collaboration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure SA (ISA) sees the launch of a first-of-its-kind bid window to “turbo charge” investment into construction in South Africa. By Duncan Nortier This bid window invites...
Following on the success of last year, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) ERA will be hosting its second nationwide campaign for E-waste Day, the local iteration of an international movement to combat the negative impact of electronic...
Nordex Energy South Africa, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has lent its voice in calling for the swift approval of the curtailment framework. This would unlock greater access in the short term and make space for long-term solutions that...
In 1972, Theodore Paraskevakos, a Greek-American inventor and businessman, developed the first smart meters while collaborating with Boeing in Huntsville, Alabama. He adapted technology from his patented caller ID system to monitor sensors and...
South Africa is in a tight spot. There is a genuine need to protect the economically vulnerable, but this comes into conflict with the woeful economy. Slow to no growth, debt, failing state institutions, and great political divides. Economist Dawie...
South Africa’s water utilities are in a precarious state. Major metros are struggling to deliver water. Smaller towns and cities prop up ailing infrastructure and declining revenues. Nearly half of municipal water goes missing before it can...
Dewatering is a hazardous task that puts workers on mining, quarrying, and tunnel sites at risk of injury. Dewatering pumps also need frequent attention as they often need to be moved to avoid damage. This leads to frequent maintenance which again...
Werner Pumps, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, has patented its wet and dry combination jetting and vacuum truck unit, designed and manufactured locally in South Africa. The company has already built and...
Since waste is an inevitable byproduct of development, effective waste management is essential. While there are newer technologies available nowadays, there remains a need for landfills. Landfills are not the pits of rot that they once were, and...
