Riversands has once again been subject to flooding as a fourth dam wall breached as a result of work carried out by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The latest dam breach follows an earlier flood in the area due to extreme rainfall in the...
The Deep Water Movement is a non-profit organisation that shakes people into action regarding water. They boldly declare, “If one person doesn’t have safe clean water, then we all don’t have safe clean water” a wake-up call to remember...
Construction is male-dominated. In the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Australia, the percentage of women in construction has grown to about 12%, but most countries fall under 10%. At 11%, South Africa is just behind the leaders in terms of gender...
While many African countries benefit from mining’s growth, there remain concerns about communities adjacent to mines facing risks to their groundwater or surface water supply and resources – casting a spotlight on mines’ water stewardship...
The digital revolution and the fourth industrial revolution have forced a change of mindset upon the world. Businesses and governments have the choice to embrace technology or be left behind, and South Africa has chosen to embrace the cutting edge...
Procurement is often a long and bureaucratic process, a process that has seen increased scrutiny due to corruption but one that is at the heart of economic development. There is a need for improved procurement procedures and benchmarking is a...
This article has been edited by Infrasture News, the original was first published on Industry Insight After the tough negotiations establishing the Government of National Unity, the markets rewarded the country’s democratic process with a...
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) is seeking public comment on the adoption of several International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards into the South African National Standards (SANS). These standards are designed...
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) introduced new levies on the piped gas and petroleum pipelines industries that lay the foundation for addressing financial and operational requirements within the energy sector. This decision...
