Construction on the Turffontein storm water upgrade is nearing completion with Phase 1B already 80% complete. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) completed phase 1A and are busy with phase 1B of the project. The project is in line with the...
With rising concerns about global warming and a push toward ethical underwriting, global insurance companies are taking steps to distance themselves from coal in the wake of climate change concerns. Late last year, insurance giant Zurich announced...
The City of Cape Town’s Transport and Urban Development Authority has started with the environmental and land use planning process for a proposed housing project in Bonteheuwel. This was revealed following a recent public meeting at the Bonteheuwel...
The City of Cape Town is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Southern Africa Energy Program (SAEP) to investigate appropriate mechanisms to unlock access to solar energy for more of Cape Town’s...
The City of Ekurhuleni is set implement an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) that will train water stewards. The programme will see 300 youth enter a three-year apprenticeship intended to create sustainable artisanal jobs and phase out...
Global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright, has successfully reached financial close on the biggest solar farm in West Africa. The Kita solar farm is 50MW project in Sikasso, Mali. The project is being constructed by the first French green Independent...
In South Africa, transport currently accounts for 10,8% of the country’s total Greenhouse Gases (CHG), of which 91,2% is from road transport. Aim, from now, to convert 5% of the public and national sector fleet in the first five years to...
Mars Multisales Africa, a division of Mars Incorporated, has partnered with Mpact to implement a revolutionary new modular packaging policy designed to cut costs, increase packing efficiency, and reduce waste. The initiative, which forms part of...
The City of Johannesburg has suspended senior officials who were responsible for processing a Pikitup fleet tender, pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The City’s leadership took this step after refuse removal services were...
