As green hydrogen gains more interest as an important contributor to a lower carbon future, project developers are viewing Namibia as an ideal venue for such projects. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is gaining traction as a source of electrical...
The Western Cape cabinet is set to submit an application to the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to declare a provincial disaster due to the significant losses suffered during the torrential rains and floods in June. “The declaration of a...
Responsible for the installation of over 20 anaerobic digestors in Africa, Talbot has extensive experience in building, designing as well as operating biogas plants, and is beginning to see an increase in biogas projects. By Kirsten Kelly “Our...
South Africa is experiencing a warming trend that is about 1.5 times the global average. Kirsten Kelly talks to Mehmetcan Özkadıoğlu, hydrologist at SRK Consulting, about the impact of climate change on mine water management. ‘Warming...
Safe water is not harmful. Commonly used to describe drinking water, safe water can also apply to water for swimming or other uses. To be safe, the water must have low concentrations of harmful contaminants. The Blue Drop Kit helps to determine if...
The Tongaat Water Treatment Works (TWTW) was one of the hardest hit pieces of water and sanitation infrastructure in last year’s April floods in KwaZulu-Natal. It resulted in water supply issues for nearly 90 000 people. By Kirsten Kelly...
Established with a purpose to inspire a built environment in which people and the planet thrive, the Green Building Council of Southern Africa (GBCSA) certifies green buildings. Water conservation plays an important role in its rating tools. “To...
Part 2 COD (chemical oxygen demand) is a critical waste treatment measurement in everything from municipal systems to food manufacturing waste streams. It determines wastewater treatment effectiveness and diagnoses problems in treatment. By Ralf...
APE Pumps and sister entity Mather+Platt have been designing, developing, manufacturing and refurbishing pumps for over seven decades – and many of these pumps are placed throughout the African continent. We have always invested in our people first...
