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AWF attracts €1.2 billion follow-on investments

The African Water Facility (AWF) has attracted €1.2 billion of follow-on investments for water management projects pledged by donors. “This is a major achievement for AWF’s 10th anniversary,” said Akissa Bahri, the Coordinator of the AWF. The...
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Transforming Jo’burg into a sustainable city

Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Parks Tau, recently launched the City Deep housing project. The 708-unit social housing development boasts roads, pedestrian walkways, gardens and other amenities. Speaking at the launch and the 10th anniversary...
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Poor coordination threatens SA’s energy future

Inadequate coordination, insufficient funding and skills shortages threaten South Africa’s energy future. These are among the findings of a consensus study entitled The State of Energy Research in South Africa released by the Academy of Science of...

New hydrogen facility to fuel sustainable energy

A new hydrogen facility that will aid in the development of sustainable energy in South Africa was recently launched at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria. Launched by the Department of Science and Technology...