The Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, on 14 June commemorated World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) 2013 by showcasing and handing-over a R12 million land rehabilitation project at four sites in...
Pictured: Thierry Madelon, Managing Director Knowledge, awareness, choice! As part of a global family, Colas South Africa strives to be a local ambassador through the group’s core value of having a relentless focus on safety. This is a commitment...
eThekwini Mayor James Nxumalo today Thursday, 02 May 2013 is launching a massive clean-up and maintenance campaign to encourage cleanliness within the eThewkini City Centre and other Municipal areas. The “Clean My City Programme” is set to target a...
The South African National Treasury today, 2 May 2013, published the much anticipated Carbon Tax Policy Paper, “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and facilitating the transition to a green economy” for public comment. According to a statement by...
The current debate with regards to wastewater reuse is about whether ‘The polluter pays’ principle should apply or companies be proactive about their water issues, Dow regional commercial manager: sub-Saharan Africa, Susan Cole, tells Chantelle...
2013 recipients come from Colombia, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, South Africa and USA The Goldman Environmental Foundation on 15 April 2013 announced the six recipients of the 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize, a group of, what the organisers have termed...
The Emalahleni water reclamation plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga, which is currently undergoing a major expansion, serves as a “best practice” example of how a former liability – mine water – can be turned into a valuable resource – potable water –...
Water has long been described as a commodity in the same way as coal, metals and oil are. This description becomes more and more relevant as the true value of water starts to become clear, according to water solutions provider NuWater. A recent...
Thirty-three prominent business figures from several leading South African companies last Sunday boldly called for unity among businesses to arrest a decline in confidence in South Africa’s future, warning the country could “unravel” if...
