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Sustainable development of infrastructure in SA

Natural infrastructure is just as important as built infrastructure as it provides the basis for crops and raw materials which drive the economy. It also protects the country’s built infrastructure. However, natural infrastructure is...

Sustainable development of water in SA

South Africa is a water scarce country that receives a low amount of annual rainfall, and also has limited access to its few underground aquifers. Demand for water across the country is growing rapidly as the country has experienced drought...

Alternative water sources explored

South Africa’s rainfall forecasts remain low and water authorities across the country are now looking at alternative water sources to sustain the country. A recent round table discussion looked at these alternative sources which include...

World’s Largest Ocean Garbage Cleaning System

More than five trillion pieces of plastic currently litter the world’s oceans. Litter tends to accumulate in ocean garbage patches, the largest one being the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located between Hawaii and California. If left to...

Problems of infrastructure bottlenecks in East Africa

East Africa’s poor infrastructure is a significant impediment to doing business in the region. Electricity costs between 18 to 22 US cents on average in the region – and it’s not always available – whereas Ethiopia, right next door, can...

Recycling in SA gains momentum

Sifiso Ngobese traded his suits and a banking job to start a recycling company called Abomakgereza Waste Management in South Africa. He is now creating a lucrative business by collecting recyclable material from trash collectors and has also helped...