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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...

ECSA vs VAs: All you need to know

Experts in the engineering fraternity shed light on the #ECSAsaga following a court case which has raised questions by 14 voluntary associations about the legitimacy of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Source: SAICETV

Surviving drought in South Africa

South Africa has been experiencing the worst drought in 100 years. Since the 1990s the country has lost a third of its farms due to water scarcity. As a result, farmers have had to turn to a high tech solution to help cope with dwindling water...