South Africa is a water-scarce country and it is rated the 30th driest in the world, with a rapidly increasing population. This is based on its average rainfall of 500mm per year compared to the world average of 860mm. “We use approximately...
Infrastructure News Round Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds. In this weeks installment, we take a look at the celebration of ‘Plastic Free...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on residents to practice active citizenry by taking an active stand against the pollution of rivers. The call coincides with its Clear Rivers Campaign which advocates for citizens to clean up...
The recent announcement by the Department of Water and Sanitation that South Africa’s dam water levels are in decline was a stark reminder of the pre-COVID 19 realities the country still faces. Andries Nel, Head of Water at SEM Solutions,...
Each year in July, people across the globe take part in “Plastic Free July” – an international movement that aims to reduce the amount of plastic waste in our environment by encouraging fellow citizens to make the shift towards long-term,...
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 look at the following: Electronic waste is the world’s fastest-growing...
In today’s world, environmental issues are becoming ever more important to consumers, to the point that they are indicating that they prefer to support restaurants, hotels and those in the hospitality industry who are committed to making green...
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...
At the infrastructure symposium held on 23 June, representatives from the public and private sectors discussed how they could co-operate on infrastructure renewal projects in energy, transport, water and human settlements, digital infrastructure,...
