The Master Builders Association (MBA) North warns that the lockdown and its aftermath are set to raise all sorts of issues for an industry that is already in trouble. “The fact that all construction work has been put on hold for the lockdown period...
The recycling industry has ground to a halt under lockdown. It has left those who recycle waste materials without their hard-earned income. The sector isn’t regarded as an essential service, although many might disagree. But the so-called...
In tabling the 2019/20 budget, the City of Johannesburg acknowledged several threats to the health of the economy. However, the city has still made some advances in infrastructure development and service delivery. During the 2019/20 budget process,...
Critical pumps in the provision of water and sanitation services, as well as pumps used in the generation of electricity are being fully supported during the nationwide Covid-19 lock down period. Major supplier, KSB Pumps and Valves, has...
In an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commenced with the distribution of water tanks to municipalities across SA. National Spokesperson of DWS Sputnik Ratau stated that the Department of...
INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS COVID-19 COVERAGE Many industries find themselves in crisis, due to the coronavirus pandemic shutting down various construction projects, businesses and key industries. However, government, municipalities and companies have...
Municipalities across the Western Cape continue to roll out a broad collection of interventions aimed at mitigating the impact of Covid-19 in their communities. The Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning in the...
The Polystyrene Association of South Africa hosted a virtual Annual General Meeting, making use of an online meeting platform. This was following the restrictions that were announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, in the light of the Covid-19...
Dissolved air flotation is one of the most robust, versatile and widely used unit operations in the treatment of water worldwide. Johan Bieseman, managing director, AquaPlan, speaks to Water&Sanitation Africa about the benefits of this...
