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Solving environmental law confusion: Lawyer Lizette van der Walt launches innovative app
Lizette van der Walt is a lawyer specialising in environmental law. In her 27 years of experience, she noticed a general confusion around environmental laws in South Africa and decided to help by creating the Enviro Legal app. This app is designed to help users...
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Turning The Tide To Achieve SDG 6
Coming off the back of the WISA 2024 Biennial Conference and Exhibition, we can all agree that accelerated change is needed in achieving SDG 6 by 2030. As we celebrate 30 years of democracy this year and honour women during the month of August, it is fitting that we...
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[Industry Personality] Carin Bosman: Make noise and have a code
The water sector is filled with passionate people, Carin Bosman is one such passionate person, and she serves to remind us of all that water is for the betterment of humanity, and when you are tasked with doing what is right, you have to make some noise. Early on in...
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[Cover Story] 40 years strong: Lethabo Intake Pumping Station’s historic refurbishment
A part of Rand Water’s proactive infrastructure maintenance project comprised the refurbishment of pumps and electrical boards at the Lethabo Intake Pumping Station. This key facility pumps water to ESKOM Lethabo Power Station and supplies over half of Gauteng via the...
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The source of life
The water and wastewater industries are the guardians of one of the world’s most important resources, and continuous investment in infrastructure and new technologies is essential to their processes. Despite the fact that two-thirds of the earth’s...
Concrete contribution to solar energy
As of 30 January 2019, a new source of solar power is boosting Eskom’s national grid from the Northern Cape town of Kathu, where a R12 billion generation plant has achieved commercial operation, following two years of construction that saw almost...
Go local with Flowtite GRP pipe
Lighter, and as strong as steel, but much more durable, glass-fibre-reinforced (GRP) pipes can extend up to 4 m in diameter for applications that include major desalination projects and standard high-pressure bulk water supply. So, Flowtite™ GRP is...
Bakwena and its community
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire is a prime example of a successful toll road business that serves as an important catalyst for regional socio-economic growth. Bakwena’s new commercial manager, Solomon Kganyago, speaks to IMIESA about...
Waste management made for Africa
As a small company dealing with large projects internationally, Pasco Waste & Environmental Consulting has adopted an operating philosophy that allows it to easily slot in with the communities of the world, especially those in Africa....
Desalination: affordable, reliable, sustainable
Cape Town has put plans for a permanent desalination plant on hold following good rains and reports that the technology is simply too expensive. However, there are feasible options for effectively bolstering water supplies. The capital and...
Sustainability
OPINION | Creating the future of waste management
We can no longer look at waste management with a linear view. We now are seeing national, as well as global, leaders placing more focus on awareness around the ‘throw-away culture’ that many businesses, individuals, and households have – and for...
INDUSTRY INSIGHT | A new JCB distributor for South Africa
Bell Equipment Sales South Africa (BESSA) has been appointed as the South African distributor for the full range of JCB construction equipment from 1 May 2021. IMIESA speaks to Duncan Mashika, managing director, BESSA, about how this development...
Africa’s growing infrastructure needs and ensuing business opportunities
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...
Reed Exhibitions Africa set on ‘greening’ conferences and reducing waste to landfill
According to the Event Greening Forum, the typical conference attendee produces 1.89kg of waste each day, of which 1.16kg will end up in a landfill. Carmen Wagener, Operations Director of Reed Exhibitions Africa says the company’s waste reduction...
Egypt’s largest solar plant receives a US$ 114 million financing package
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Arab Bank today signed a US$ 114 million financing...
Why companies should follow a circular business model
With the concept of ‘circular business model’ still new, many are asking if it is necessary? And how does it differ from a linear economy? Research undertaken by global consultancy Kearney has revealed that leaders who applied the same circular...
Industry News
Turning the tide against rampant corruption in the construction industry
The recently launched Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia de Lille, in partnership with various private sector bodies, public entities and civil society, marks a significant...
Experts warn of looming skills shortage in SA construction industry
South Africa could find itself short of skilled construction workers in the next decade, unless retention and skills transfer are prioritised. This according to Njombo Lekula, Southern African managing director of Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC). ...
IZA calls for a new zinc refinery to be built in South Africa
South Africa is in desperate need of a zinc refinery to assist with the vast quantities of galvanized steel likely to be taken up by the government’s ambitious infrastructure development plans. “If we intend to rebuild our water and wastewater...
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Transport facility to modernise travel
After being on the City of Johannesburg’s agenda for 15 years, the state-of-the-art, 50 000 m² Johannesburg International Transport Interchange is nearing completion. With CCTV cameras throughout the facility, good lighting and wide corridors, the...
New mapping tool could help fight COVID-19
A South African water services specialist is developing a GIS tool to help the Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Water and Sanitation, and Health (DoH) to work jointly with municipalities in their fight to...
New life for Brixton Social Cluster
With Phase 1 nearly complete, the Brixton Social Cluster has been transformed into a vibrant and sustainable location that will offer a range of uses to residents and visitors. As part of the City of Johannesburg’s strategy to meet the demand for...
Engineering
Engineers step up to help deal with SA energy challenges
The engineering fraternity says it is committed to being part of the solution to help resolve the country’s power generation constraints. This comes after the a combined engineering discipline based representative group under the auspices of...
Engineers to add expertise to agriculture in NW
Four young agricultural engineers are set to add their expertise to the Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development Department in the North West as part of a drive to improve and strengthen agricultural engineering services in the province. The...
CESA looks to reshape the future
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has set out to mobilise South Africans to transform the country under its 2019 theme: “Reshaping our future together” – “Doing what is right!” In order to execute the theme, which was revealed by CESA...
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