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Mthonjaneni Bulk Water Project launched

“When the entire scheme is completed, it will provide water services to over 281 864 people within the service area and reduce the water backlog in the District Municipality by 30%,” said Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, at...
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Sanral seeks R1.48 billion loan

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has approached several banks, including commercial banks, in the hope of raising R1.48 billion. Sanral’s toll and traffic manager Alex van Niekerk says the bulk of the amount needed is...

Gas-fired power plant plans develop

A new gas field south of Cape Town, Ibhubesi, could potentially be used as a source of natural gas to fuel the South African government’s plan for gas-fired power plants. The Department of Energy intends to introduce 2 600 MW of gas-fired...