Researchers have developed new membranes or micro-filters that will clean water in a much more energy efficient manner. The project of the Melbourne School of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, in conjunction with CSIRO was published...
Kenya recently launched Africa’s first water fund, a public-private partnership aimed at raising $15 million to provide clean water to 9.3 million people by protecting the basin of the country’s longest river. The Nature Conservancy, a...
Polokwane played host to a Water Indaba last week in an effort to create a platform to facilitate engagement around critical water challenges facing the municipality. In her opening address to the stakeholders, Executive Mayor, Thembi Nkadimeng,...
A joint water project initiated by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and WESSA Eco-Schools has won a United Nations-Water “Water for Life” Best Practices Award. The DWS/WESSA Eco-Schools Water Project was awarded in the category “Best...
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed that it is going ahead with the Nooitgedacht Low Level Scheme Phase 2 Project which will see additional water added to the bay’s supply system. “There has been a lot of talk around national...
The vast range of technologies available for the treatment of water reflects the diversity of industries and mining practices in need of effluent treatment. While the specific treatment protocols and technologies lie in the specialists’hands,...
Since it was established in 2001, Blendtech, a Level 2 BEE contributor, has serviced its markets by partnering with clients to optimise costs, supply credible service support and ensure ongoing results. Blendtech MD Bernette Sekati discusses the...
Since the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) restructured to incorporate sanitation, under the watch of minister Nomvula Mokonyane, a significant increase in the pace of delivery and planning capacity has been apparent, with some serious...
With over 25 years as a consulting engineer in the private and public sectors, Lefadi Makibinyane was appointed CEO of Amatola Water in January this year. As a seasoned board member of Rand Water and a significant tenure as CEO of CESA, Makibinyane...
