A transition to a lower-carbon economy is occurring rapidly around the world and is critical for South Africa. The transition is being driven both by a realisation of the urgency required to save our environment and by economic reasons and comes...
With a focus on the development of data structures and mathematical models, MAD will explore new digitalisation opportunities within the water sector. Over the past few years, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal...
Infrastructural development is pivotal to all aspects of social and economic transformation. However, inadequate infrastructure remains a major impediment for Africa in realising its full economic growth potential. For instance, a mere 38% of...
Reviving South Africa’s troubled economy hinges on sustained infrastructure investments and effective implementation, says Sandra Munnik, Divisional Head: Infrastructure Planning (IPD) at Mariswe. The IPD has a mandate to deliver solutions that...
South Africa is a water-scarce country and the management of its water sources as well as related supply and treatment infrastructure will always be a critical priority. By Leslie van Zyl-Smit* The recent drought conditions experienced in...
Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu has called on South Africans to embrace Cuban Engineers who are seconded in the country to assist the government’s efforts on water delivery and related services. The engineers are...
During 2020, South Africans recycled 1.1 million tonnes of paper and paper packaging, putting the country’s latest paper recovery rate at 73%, up from 68.5% in 2019. This is according to RecyclePaperZA, the paper recycling association, which states...
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell is questioning the decision by the Government to import engineering skills when we have a current situation where our own local engineering skills in the private sector are under-utilized...
2019 was the hottest year on record, not only in South Africa but across the globe. Impacts of this are severe, leading to droughts that adversely affect food security while limiting access to freshwater supply, both of which affect the most...
