Leon Du Casse, managing director of Bio Sewage Systems, used to own a plastic recycling company. His interest in water was piqued when dealing with wastewater created from washing plastic items to remove pollutants. Today, Du Casse is at the helm...
A pioneer in the sanitation space, Envirosan Sanitation Solutions continues to provide the African continent with dignified sanitation solutions that don’t strain water supplies or municipal budgets. Brian Lewis, CEO, Envirosan Sanitation Solutions...
Endress+Hauser, a global leader in process automation and measurement instrumentation, believes that water quality testing in the field and laboratory play a crucial role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) by identifying potential...
With extensive mining activities taking place in the area, Rustenburg Local Municipality faces numerous water challenges, where water is pumped as far as Vaalkop Dam on the Crocodile River System. Fortunately, the construction of the Mafenya...
Construction works to upgrade the N2 section from KwaBhaca to Ngcweleni River have begun, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced. The project, which follows the existing N2, starts in KwaBhaca and ends at the...
As green hydrogen gains more interest as an important contributor to a lower carbon future, project developers are viewing Namibia as an ideal venue for such projects. Hydrogen fuel cell technology is gaining traction as a source of electrical...
The Western Cape cabinet is set to submit an application to the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) to declare a provincial disaster due to the significant losses suffered during the torrential rains and floods in June. “The declaration of a...
Responsible for the installation of over 20 anaerobic digestors in Africa, Talbot has extensive experience in building, designing as well as operating biogas plants, and is beginning to see an increase in biogas projects. By Kirsten Kelly “Our...
South Africa is experiencing a warming trend that is about 1.5 times the global average. Kirsten Kelly talks to Mehmetcan Özkadıoğlu, hydrologist at SRK Consulting, about the impact of climate change on mine water management. ‘Warming...
In South Africa, wastewater and stormwater are conveyed in separate pipelines. And while it can be an environmental disaster and health hazard for stormwater and sewage to meet, it is advisable to manage both as part of an integrated urban water...
As even the developed world struggles with the task of COVID-19 vaccination procurement and roll-out, cash-strapped developing countries, including most countries in Africa, risk lagging behind and suffering major blows to their economic recovery....
Infrastructure News Round Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds. This week, we unpack why Eastern Cape residents have been urged to save water and Tito...
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has set wheels in motion to ensure that polluters of freshwater sources across the country are held accountable for their transgressions. This is as Deputy Minister Seitlholo launched the...
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, will conduct an oversight visit in Springfontein in the Kopanong Local Municipality in the Free State. The visit follows complaints from farmers in the area regarding pollution of the rivers,...
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, has adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 6 focuses on ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation, promoting sustainable...
The City of Ekurhuleni’s (CEMM) Water and Sanitation Department successfully completed the construction of four prefabricated reservoirs using cutting-edge precast concrete technology. In addition to these four new reservoirs, the CEMM is building...
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has hailed the launch of a R68 million water treatment plant at Orion Engineered Carbons South Africa as a major boost for water conservation. Based in Deal Party, Gqeberha, the only carbon...
For the second year running, Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) ERA will host a nation-wide campaign for E-waste Day, the local iteration of an international movement to combat the negative impact of electronic waste. For the 2023 leg...
ISO 14001, an internationally recognised Environmental Management System (EMS), provides businesses with a structured framework to manage environmental impact in their pursuit of sustainability and operational excellence. Despite upfront costs,...
Dekra Industrial and its training division, the Dekra Institute of Learning (IOL) are pleased to announce their move into impressive new premises in Naledi industrial park outside Sasolburg – and the expansion of their existing premises in...
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has encouraged the public to remain vigilant as the upcoming months of October and November could be affected by heatwaves, severe storms, and the possibility of damaging winds. Addressing a media briefing...
South Africa’s water utilities are in a precarious state. Major metros are struggling to deliver water. Smaller towns and cities prop up ailing infrastructure and declining revenues. Nearly half of municipal water goes missing before it can...
