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575 MW saved during Earth Hour

South Africans switched off their lights for Earth Hour, saving 575 MW of electricity – enough electricity to power Polokwane. Lights went out from 20:30 to 21:30 on Saturday for the Earth Hour initiative. Eskom also switched off non-essential...
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Zambia seeks engineering collaboration

The Zambian government has called for collaboration between foreign and local consultants and contractors to find engineering solutions to the country’s challenges. Government’s hopes to see foreign and local consultants collaborate to...
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Modest revival in construction sector?

The current construction industry cycle is atypical, remaining in a post-recession recovery. However, a cyclical revival may be on the cards. Industry adviser and University of Cape Town lecturer Dr Johan Snyman  told the Building Research Strategy...
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CT completing outstanding MyCiti works

The City of Cape Town will appoint a new contractor to complete outstanding works to the MyCiti Bus Rapid Transit System. The municipality has concluded a vigorous process to prepare a Request for Quotations (RFQ) document to appoint a new...