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$3.6 billion to go to MDG targets

Southern Africa governments are not keeping their promises on water and sanitation, a new report reveals. As a result, 13 Southern African countries will miss one or both of the 2015 Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets for water and...
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Hearings: findings out soon

South Africa will soon have answers to questions regarding the action being taken by government departments to address the water and sanitation delivery backlog. “Access to Water and Sanitation is a universal right. The SAHRC [South African Human...

New technology to monitor water pumps

A new prototype device has been designed to monitor water pumps, making it quicker and easier to locate and fix broken pumps. The smartphone-sized device was developed by Portland State University in the United States. The sensors will be installed...

Civilution: restoring city management structures

Historically, city management structures included city engineers offering technical support, capacity and training opportunities for young engineers – a complete and efficient engineering service department aimed at creating, managing and operating...
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Modise opens road upgrade

North West Premier Thandi Modise was joined by the Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, and the MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport, Raymond Elisha, in officially opening the upgraded stretch of road between Sannieshof and...

Global corporation bringing water to millions

In an attempt to provide millions with safe drinking water, Unilever is busy with its biggest acquisition in China for more than a decade. The global corporation is doubling the size of its water purification business in an effort to bring safe...

E-Waste management

Did you know careless disposal of non-functional mobile phones and other electronics could pose serious health risks? A study shows that how you dispose of your spoilt electronic gadgets could determine the health of millions of people. This as an...