Local power industry stakeholders are preparing to convene at the inaugural POWER-GEN Africa and co-located Renewable Energy World Africa events, from 6 to 8 November 2012 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Under the theme ‘Global...
The Coca-Cola Company has partnered with Deka Research & Development Corporation to deliver millions of liters of clean drinking water to schools, health clinics and community centers in rural regions of Africa and Latin America in 2013. The...
A study of almost 200 major international water-related projects over the past 20 years has identified a suite of existing and emerging challenges and how science can offer remedies. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the largest public funder...
The South African Association of Energy Efficiency (SAAEE) commented on the recent announcement of the postponement of Window 3 of the REIPPP, as reported in our last newsletter. South Africa has postponed significantly the bidding deadline for...
Poor performance at NRZ has casualties in the form of the country’s agricultural, industrial, mining and energy sectors, writes Clemence Manyukwe. DABUKA siding, in Gweru, used to be the hub of rail transport in Zimbabwe, but now it’s a...
A governement department is building an R8 billion “green” head office in a Pretoria suburb in spite of government-owned buildings standing empty in the inner city. Construction on the building for the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)...
Renewable Energy World Africa has announced the pre-show guide and programme for this year’s inaugural conference and exhibition. Global Technology for Local Solutions is the theme of the event, which is co-located with POWER-GEN Africa and takes...
While energy efficiency is a phrase on everyone’s lips these days, there is a general feeling that it is only big players in business and industry who can make any real difference in terms of reducing their energy consumption or even their reliance...
Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped government is searching for a solution to the recurring problem of water-borne disease. Getting clean water in some parts of Zimbabwe is a luxury. The country was once tipped as one of the most prosperous in Africa with a...
