Around the world, research and development (R&D) initiatives present new possibilities for PVC pipes. South African manufacturer Sizabantu Piping Systems expands on the R&D evolution and its own contribution to growing the regional PVC...
When roads are reliable, the general population tends to take it for granted. However, when roads can’t withstand high volumes of traffic and must be repaired, the inconvenience of highway closures is glaring. “The problem with concrete is this:...
Abeco Tanks is making waves in the African water storage market as they announce having completed their biggest tank in Africa. The tank – equivalent to two tennis courts in surface area – holds a whopping 5.8 Million litres of water...
Enel Green Power signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority for a joint venture partnership aimed at financing, building and operating renewable projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. The parties also signed an agreement whereby...
Dr Richard Friedland, chief executive officer of the Netcare Group, had high praise for the Group’s environmental sustainability team after it was announced that Netcare has received four gold medals in the global 2020 Health Care Climate Challenge...
It’s no secret that South Africa’s already ailing economy is taking a massive knock during Covid-19, with water pollution one of the areas surfacing as a ‘must-change’ situation post Covid. But just how seriously are the mega-industries who are...
South Africa relies on coal-fired power stations to produce approximately 90% of its electricity. Moving forward, the country’s aim should be to reduce this percentage, with a move to greater use of renewable energy sources. By Gaopalelwe...
Since the official launch on 5 November 2010, GreenCape has leveraged its funding partnerships and industry networks to facilitate R41 billion worth of investment into the South African green economy, supporting the creation of 19 000 direct green...
In our last installment of Infrastructure News Round Up for 2020, we brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation and waste management, in just 90 seconds Take a look at this weeks trending news: Green...
