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School Sanitation Solutions That Go Beyond The Toilet Block
Youth Month may have ended, but our commitment to safe, dignified school sanitation for every learner must continue throughout the year. In this article, Kirsten Kelly investigates how BORDA is helping schools provide safer, healthier learning environments while...
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The Water Research Commission Champions Citizen Science For A Changing Climate
As extreme weather events become more frequent, the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the South African Weather Service (SAWS) are harnessing citizen science to improve local weather monitoring, strengthen early warning systems, and help vulnerable communities...
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The Ongoing Case For Landfills In The Evolving Landscape Of Waste Management In South Africa
Landfills, depending on who you speak to, are either highly engineered last resort environmental barriers, or the biggest openly legal threat to environmental health. The truth is that the role of the landfill has changed over the years, and its ongoing utility is the...
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APE Pumps Blends Engineering Expertise With AI
Pump selection is complex, with many factors shaping its performance. APE Pumps is simplifying the process through an AI-powered tool that streamlines data analysis and improves accuracy, while still relying on experienced engineers to interpret results and ensure the...
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Alarm Raised Over Proposed Lephalale Methane Gas Project – Calls For Comment Period Extension, For Meaningful Public Participation
Next week (29 June) is the deadline for public comment on an application for a Coalbed Methane Exploration Project in Lephalale, Limpopo. With only days to go, Earthlife Africa Johannesburg joins local activists and other civil society...
IWMSA Central Branch Announces Its 2026 – 2028 Committee
The Central Branch of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) is proud to introduce its newly elected Committee for the 2026–2028 term. As the branch continues to support the advancement of sustainable waste management...
The Conversations That Matter Start Here – WasteCon 2026 Programme Released
Big ideas. Bold conversations. Real solutions. The WasteCon 2026 Conference Programme has officially been released, bringing together the voices, insights, and innovations that are transforming the waste management landscape. Whether you’re...
Public Invited to Comment on National Water Amendment Bill, 2026
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called on members of the public, stakeholders, industry representatives, and interested organisations to submit written comments on the National Water Amendment Bill (B1 – 2026). The proposed...
South Africa Improves Global Competitiveness Ranking
South Africa has improved its position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), climbing 10 places to rank 54th out of 70 economies surveyed, according to the latest report released by the Institute of Management Development (IMD) in...
cidb’s ERWIC Awards Spotlight Tech-savvy Leaders Transforming SA Construction
South Africa’s construction industry continues to lag behind global leaders in the adoption of emerging technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence and broader Construction 4.0 tools, with adoption generally remaining limited and uneven...
Sustainability
Earth Day: A Critical Reminder of Environmental Reforms Needed to Honour South Africa’s G20 Commitments
As communities around the globe celebrate Earth Day today, local government departments focusing on our environment are taking stock of the growing demands being placed on them as our country navigates the fast-evolving green policy landscape. This...
Simple Actions Can Have A Profound Impact On The Success Of Recycling Efforts
Every year, millions of tonnes of paper, plastic, and other recyclables are collected through drop-off centres and collection services, yet much of this valuable material is compromised before it even reaches the recycling facility. Mixing certain...
Who Said What At The Water And Sanitation Indaba
Last week, top leaders – including the President, Deputy President, and the Minister of Water and Sanitation – along with industry experts from both the public and private sectors, gathered in Midrand for a high-impact two-day Water and...
SALGA Rejects Undermining Of Local Government And Constitutional Order
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) values opportunities for intergovernmental dialogue and welcomed the recent National Water and Sanitation Indaba, held on 27 and 28 March 2025. The Indaba provided a platform to confront the...
Transforming Coastal Erosion Research in Ghana with Digital Earth Africa
Ghana’s coastline is undergoing rapid transformation due to coastal erosion, severely impacting local communities, ecosystems, and industries such as tourism and fishing. Leveraging advanced satellite data and geospatial tools to monitor...
How Technology Can Help With Water Issues In South Africa
The scope of South Africa’s NRW has become a sticking point for the sector generating much private-sector interest, especially in the case of applying new technology as a solution. Xylem, an industry leader in smart water technology, hosted a...
Events
Industry News
Media Briefing On Strengthening Africa’s G20 Contribution On Climate, Environment And Sustainability
AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union’s development agency, in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change, Kenya as the Chair of the Conference of African Heads of State and Government (CAHOSCC), is pleased to invite you to a media...
Unveiling SEACOM 2.0 – A new digital renaissance and subsea network to power the Indian Ocean Basin’s digital and AI future
SEACOM, Africa’s trailblazer in digital infrastructure, today announced the launch of SEACOM 2.0, a groundbreaking subsea cable system poised to redefine connectivity across the Indian Ocean Basin, Middle East, Mediterranean, and Southern Europe....
Viability and Validation for Innovations for Service Delivery Programme to Drive Sustainable Development
South Africa has taken another bold step towards innovation-led sustainable development with the rollout of the Viability and Validation for Innovations for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP). The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of...
Water
Metro News
Temporary Water Supply Disruption At Cape Town Airport
The Cape Town International Airport is experiencing a temporary water supply disruption due to ongoing municipal repair work outside the airport precinct. “While airport operations continue, contingency measures are in place to support passengers...
Dam Levels Drop To 49,2%
Team Cape Town, our collective water usage between now and May matters. Cape Town is not in a drought, and not heading to ‘Day Zero’. However, as we are in the early warning phase, the window to avoid water restrictions before November is...
First Advanced Water Meter Installations Kick Off Third Week Of April
The City of Cape Town’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology. Almost R1,1...
Waste
Engineering
High Court Victory Challenged: Civil Society Braces For Next Round In Block 5/6/7 Case
Just when civil society thought it could breathe a sigh of relief – believing that justice had prevailed for the ocean environment, the climate, and the people – the State and Shell are back. They want to appeal the court’s earlier ruling to set...
Civil Work On Mines Requires BCCEI Registration – Here’s Why
As South Africa’s mining and civil engineering sectors continue to navigate economic uncertainty, many companies with loading and hauling capabilities are pivoting to offer their services as contractors to opencast mining operations. While this...
Data Centre Neutrality Is SEACOM’s Infrastructure Advantage
In today’s hyperscale economy, connectivity is no longer enough. Enterprises and global cloud providers are demanding infrastructure that is not only high-performance and scalable but vendor-neutral, interoperable, and built on trust. They...
Technology
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Digital Magazines
ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
Digital Magazines
Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
