In 2001, Singaporean businessman Jack Sim founded the World Toilet Organisation to bring attention to the lack of sanitation in developing countries. Travellers are still taking part in the organizsation’s annual World Toilet Day (19 November),...
Studies have revealed that residents of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare literally drink their waste. A government owned newspaper at the weekend described pollution levels at Harare’s water source – Lake Chivero – as comparable to a...
South Africa’s ecosystems are in a poor state and the challenges of a developing society are huge, writes Edna Molewa. The challenge of managing our water resources requires proactive solutions, especially with the reality of climate change...
Caption: 2012 JD Roberts Award winner, Dr Kevin Wall (middle), at the award ceremony with Dr Conelius Ruiters, unit head of CSIR Built Environment (left) and Murray & Roberts CEO, Mr Henry Laas (right). In the spirit of recognising talent and...
