Urgent steps needed to solve ongoing energy crisis
The government needs to take urgent and decisive steps to solve the ongoing energy crisis. That’s the view of energy expert, Chris Yelland. Source:...
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Sol Plaatje Municipality overhauling ageing water infrastructure
The Sol Plaatje Municipality in the Northern Cape is overhauling ageing water infrastructure, which has recently been experiencing numerous water cuts, due to a burst pipe at the reservoir. Source: sabcdigitalnews Source URL:...
U.S. investing billions in Africa
The United States has committed to invest several billions of dollars in Africa. This will particularly be focused on President Barack Obama’s Power Africa —  an initiative which aims to add more than 10 000 MW of clean, efficient electricity...
The Evolution of Waste to Energy – A Short History
This video takes us on a journey back through time to discover how our need for energy and the importance of managing our waste have become intrinsically linked. Source: www.advancedplasmapower.com
Sedibeng municipality delivers
The Sedibeng municipality, south of Johannesburg is the only Gauteng municipality to score a clean audit from the auditor general this week. Kimi Makwetu was particularly impressed with how the council managed human resources in the 2012/2013...
SA runner to promote solar energy
David Barnard will be running his next race in Antarctica in November. He has dedicated his participation in the 250 km race to raise R 250 000 in support of Greenpeace Africa. The funds raised in the ‘Last Desert Race’ will go towards the...
South Africa water shortage in future: SALGA
South Africa will have a water shortage in the future but contingency plans are in place, the SA Local Government Association (Salga) said.
E Cape municipality looks to court to stop land invasion
There is a growing concern in the King Sabata Dalinyebo Municipality in the Eastern Cape about the level of land invasions taking place in Mthatha. Informal dwellings are mushrooming on almost any open land. The municipality has already approached...
Climate change impacts on Africa’s economy
Climate change is a leading human and environmental crisis in the 21st century. Africa is especially vulnerable to climate change, due to its heavy dependence on climate-sensitive sectors such as rain-fed agriculture. Source: eNCAnews Source URL:...
ANC launched multi-pronged renewal strategy in Bloemfontein
The ANC has launched a multi-pronged renewal strategy, as it starts preparing for the 2016 local government elections. President Jacob Zuma announced details of the party’s Imvuselelo campaign in Botshabelo, in Bloemfontein. He also called...