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Reducing Risk and Building Trust with Bureau Veritas
A world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, Bureau Veritas operates in agri-food, industry, commodities as well as building and infrastructure markets. Water is a critical resource across all these sectors, and as its quality declines, water...
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Tsebo Facilities Management Champions Water Conservation in the Workplace
Multiple provinces in the country are grappling with deteriorating water quality and increasingly frequent and lengthy disruptions to water supply. And as a workplace management solutions provider, Tsebo is tackling this reality head-on. “Most of our customers within...
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A New Defender Emerges To Tackle Water Pollution
“Water pollution in South Africa has worsened, and it has worsened largely due to the collapse of municipal governance. By not properly planning for, operating, maintaining or building water and sanitation infrastructure, raw sewage is running down some streets in...
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Can Municipalities Keep The Water Flowing?
South Africa’s growing urbanisation is straining the current water infrastructure, necessitating sustainable water. Having a reliable water supply is tied to social stability, and disruptions undermine community well-being as well as environmental...
The Need to Create More Opportunities for Mpumalanga’s Youth
Mpumalanga has yet to untap the potential of its youthful demographic. There is a need to foster tailored programmes that equip our youth with the skills and opportunities to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. With a youthful population...
Import duty on solar PV cells and modules to stimulate local skills development opportunities
The significant growth in South Africa’s solar photovoltaic (PV) market and a recently implemented 10% import duty tax by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana on solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, cells, and modules presents a skills development...
[Cover Story] 40 years strong: Lethabo Intake Pumping Station’s historic refurbishment
A part of Rand Water’s proactive infrastructure maintenance project comprised the refurbishment of pumps and electrical boards at the Lethabo Intake Pumping Station. This key facility pumps water to ESKOM Lethabo Power Station and supplies over...
Predictions for South Africa in 2040
The Picture of Transformation 2040 Report examines the drivers and blockers of transformation in South African society and provides a hypothesis of what 2040 could look like. Siemens South Africa interviewed hundreds of private and public sector...
Deep Water Movement’s convention takes place of the 5th and 6th of September
The Deep Water Movement is proud to announce the upcoming Crisis Intervention Convention, a pivotal event dedicated to addressing the pressing water and waste issues facing South Africa. Attendance is free to those who register. Go to the website...
In construction health and safety is an obligation, not a question
Construction is a hazardous sector which necessitates the need to comply with health and safety regulations. While these regulations are a legal requirement they are designed to save lives. Understanding the risks of non-compliance is crucial for...
Sustainability
‘Think local’ for solutions to South Africa’s plastic pollution
South Africans who are serious about being part of the solution when it comes to the country’s plastic pollution must ‘think local’ and not adopt technologies embraced by developed nations in the northern hemisphere. This is the advice of South...
Recycling used truck tyres to be used in new applications
As one of South Africa’s only remaining tyre recycling operations, Mathe Group is not only dedicated to reducing the burgeoning number of waste tyres piling up, but also to developing innovative products that can contribute to the growth of the...
Minister Mchunu to engage with leading water experts on water sector sustainability
In continuous efforts to ensure a water-secure South Africa, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu will converge leading water experts in the country in a National Ministerial Water Sector Sustainability Symposium on Thursday, 25 May...
Strategic sustainable partnerships boost waste sector income and plastics recycling
More than 40 local, district and provincial municipalities countrywide have benefitted from strategic sustainability partnerships in 2021/2 – not just improving waste collection and PET plastic recycling rates, but also creating much-needed income...
Recycled concrete aggregates experience significant growth
The global recycled concrete aggregates market value was recorded at US$ 9,053.7 million in 2023. Over the next decade (2023 to 2033), global recycled concrete aggregate sales are likely to soar at a healthy CAGR of 8.0%. Total market valuation at...
Embracing low carbon buildings for a sustainable, cost-efficient future
Reducing a building’s carbon footprint is challenging, but the benefits are substantial. By Frikkie Malan, Chief Commercial Officer at Remote Metering Solutions Efficient, low-carbon facilities utilise cost-effective solutions to minimise...
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ESG policies and promoting sustainability in corporate businesses
Corporate businesses worldwide are adopting a growing array of environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies to promote sustainability – but are their operations keeping up? Rising standards for corporate performance are putting pressure on...
Women in construction celebrated at the cidb ERWIC Awards ceremony
Winners in various categories were announced at the Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb). This year’s event took place in Gauteng, on Thursday, 24...
Water management is key to the automotive sector’s sustainability
Electric motors, CO2 emission reduction and lightweight construction are key issues for the automotive sector, but what about water? Automotive manufacturers use thousands of litres of water each day – making this an ideal cost-saving and...
Water
Metro News
Water and Sanitation Department urge Eastern Cape residents to continue using water sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation in Eastern Cape has urged residents in the province to continue using water sparing even as the overall water storage capacity remains above average, with a minimal decrease from last week’s 78.5% to 78.0% in...
Joint project to resolve water and sanitation challenges in Hammanskraal is taking shape
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, together with the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cllr Cilliers Brink announced that they will work together to fix the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works in Hammanskraal. The Minister and...
Drinking water quality management amid the cholera outbreak
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has provided the public with clarity regarding questions that are being raised regarding drinking water quality in South Africa. This comes after the outbreak of cholera in Hammanskraal in the City of...
Waste
Engineering
Natural catastrophes rank as the top risks for construction sector
Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes rank as the top risks for the construction and engineering sector, followed by the energy crisis as a new entrant at #3. This is according to Allianz Risk Barometer respondents...
The role of AI in consulting engineering
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming quite predominant and is going to be a major player within the next few years, reflects Sergio Castanheira, newly appointed Digital Lead – Enterprise Capabilities at globally trusted infrastructure firm...
CESA responds to Budget Speech – It’s all in the Implementation
In commenting on the Budget Speech presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Chris Campbell, CEO of Consulting Engineers South Africa stated, “Implementation, Implementation, Implementation – it is one thing to allocate funds for...
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