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Driving Smarter, More Resilient Water Systems: Endress+Hauser On Digitalisation In South Africa
As ageing infrastructure, rising water losses and stricter compliance intensify pressure on water systems, digitalisation has become essential. For Endress+Hauser, one of the world’s leading process instrumentation and automation specialists, digitalisation offers a...
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South Africa Accelerates The Adoption Of Clean Cooking As G20 Legacy Programme Takes Shape
South Africa is moving forward with an ambitious clean cooking initiative developed under its 2025 G20 Presidency, with early implementation already underway in KwaZamokuhle, Mpumalanga. The programme, through Outcome 3 of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG)...
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AWSISA: A Collective Voice For A Sustainable Water Future
The newly established Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions in South Africa (AWSISA) seeks to unite the sector in tackling its most pressing financial, operational, and governance challenges. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Ramateu Monyokolo – chairperson of both...
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More Precious Than Gold: Rand Water’s Legacy Of Service And Innovation
Founded in 1903 amid Johannesburg’s early gold-rush chaos, Rand Water has spent more than a century proving that water, not gold, is South Africa’s most valuable resource. From pioneering bulk supply systems to leading today’s infrastructure megaprojects, the...
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Sassda Spearheads Stainless Steel Master Plan As Sector Roadmap To 2030
The Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has announced the launch of a new Stainless Steel Master Plan (SSMP), a national collaborative initiative that will chart the course for the local stainless steel sector’s growth,...
SA To Introduce Framework To Govern Carbon Markets
Government is set to introduce a new framework to guide and expand high-integrity carbon markets in South Africa. Addressing the Carbon Markets Africa Summit 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, said when...
Legal Borehole Drilling Is A Key Enabler To Mitigating South Africa’s Water Crisis
In the face of extreme weather events, including drought and floods, safeguarding water resources has never been more critical. Added to adverse climate conditions is the challenge of delivering water to homes and businesses through ageing and...
R147m Waterfront Project To Boost East London Tourism, Jobs
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially broken ground on the R147 million Latimer’s Landing redevelopment at the Port of East London — a flagship project set to revitalise the city’s waterfront and inject fresh energy into...
The role of Civil Society in Johannesburg’s future
Johannesburg is grappling with multiple crises, from failing infrastructure, crumbling services and eroding trust in governance. While the problems are immense, the residents of Johannesburg are not without hope or action. A direct response to the...
Sanlam-backed CFM Closes Largest EM Climate Adaptation Infrastructure Fund
Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, announced today the final close of its second blended finance facility, Climate Investor Two (CI2), at USD 1.065 billion. With new commitments of USD 190 million...
Sustainability
Creating a World Without Waste
Like many companies that make products we all love, Coca-Cola’s packaging has contributed to the global packaging problem; however, the beverage multinational is taking bold action to help solve this challenge. Recognising that packaging accounted...
[ONLINE EXCLUSIVE] Plans are afoot for recycling of e-waste in iLembe District
While the iLembe District Municipality has developed plans to improve waste management, there are significant challenges around disposal of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) in the district, writes Paul Jones, Director of Lumec and...
Gauteng to spend R1.2 billion towards resolving energy crisis
The Gauteng Provincial Government is set to release R1.2 billion towards resolving the energy crisis in the province. “In a few weeks, we will appoint six developers who will commence the construction of an 800 megawatts solar farm in...
SA’s plastics industry releases latest production and recycling stats
South Africa’s plastics manufacturing and recycling industries grew by 4.7% last year, indicating a welcome recovery from the devastation caused by the Covid pandemic. Plastics SA Executive Director Anton Hanekom announced the latest...
[OPINION PIECE] The secret to delivering sustainable energy
As more companies move towards reducing their carbon emissions and accomplishing net zero targets, embracing emerging power sources becomes key. By Frikkie Malan, head of sustainability at Remote Metering Solutions For instance, solar and wind...
Reclaimers have a role to play in the shift to a circular economy
It is estimated that over 90 000 reclaimers work in South Africa’s informal waste economy, and they have a significant role to play in the move towards a circular economy.This is according to a new WWF report titled “Mainstreaming the informal...
Events
Industry News
Health Ombud Reveals Serious Findings at Helen Joseph Hospital
Inadequate infrastructure, doctors not arriving for duty, food shortages, insufficient security and poor corporate management — these are some of the serious findings contained in reports compiled by the Office of the Health Ombud and the...
From Switzerland To South Africa: 40 Years Of Family Values And Innovation With Endress+Hauser
Last year, Endress + Hauser South Africa celebrated its 40th birthday. What has changed? What has stayed the same? BK: There have been a number of significant changes in terms of acquisitions, revenue growth, and product development. But our...
Positive Economic Shifts Highlighted At AfriSam Annual Budget Breakdown Event
Despite ongoing challenges in the construction sector, South Africa’s economic outlook is showing encouraging signs of improvement. This was one of the key messages at AfriSam’s Annual Budget Breakdown event held in Johannesburg in February 2025,...
Water
Metro News
SALGA Calls for Strengthened Accountability and Governance Following Release of 2023/24 Municipal Audit Outcomes
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) welcomes the release of the Auditor-General’s 2023/2024 Municipal Audit Outcomes and commends the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) for its continued efforts in promoting transparency,...
Major Progress In Addressing Emfuleni Water And Sanitation Challenges
The Emfuleni Local Municipality is making substantial strides in resolving its long-standing water and sanitation challenges, following decisive intervention by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The Vaal River System and surrounding...
Cape Flats Sustainability Pilot Spells Good News For Recycling Rates
The recently wrapped pilot project saw pupils at three primary schools in Athlone energised around the topic of recycling, collecting just shy of 700 kilograms of recyclable packaging in March alone. The pilot was run at the Norma Road, Kewtown and...
Engineering
[Hot Seat] Quality assurance for the economy’s unsung heroes
Pumps are at the heart of every fluid transfer system. The APE Pumps and Mather+Platt Group sheds light on how innovation, experience, and skill guarantee the peak pump quality throughout the phases of design, production, installation,...
Dr. Mpho Sam Nkambule Named 2023 Engineer of the Year for Revolutionary Renewable Energy Research
Dr. Mpho Sam Nkambule, an electrical engineer hailing from Pretoria, has been honored with the prestigious title of Engineer of the Year for 2023. His remarkable achievements and pioneering research in the realm of renewable energy have earned him...
Meet the directors of PERI South Africa
This dynamic new leadership team is united in its commitment to uphold PERI’s core mission of making construction more efficient, safer and faster. PERI South Africa is confident that this new team will drive continued success and contribute...
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.
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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.
