Plastic shopping bag waste could soon be a thing of the past. This follows the development of 100% biodegradable plastic bags by a team of scientists from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Polymer and Composite Research...
Following a series of community negotiations, development of the False Bay Incremental Development Area (IDA) is progressing well, the City of Cape Town said earlier this month. Anda Ntsodo, mayco member for the east side of the city said: “It is...
The Concrete Conference brings the industry together in a unique way and addresses the changing construction landscape alongside new techniques and technological advancements. The Southern Africa Readymix Association (Sarma) has an important role...
By Dr Jo Burgess South Africa’s current drought affects people at home, but more important to our economy is the damage to businesses that you might not expect to be affected. The Western Cape is not the only place in trouble, and as a new El Niño...
Leaders in the South African waste management industry have their sights set on expanding the country’s waste-to-energy potential. Exploring this has two significant benefits. Firstly, it provides an alternative to landfilling as the country is...
Jul 17, 2017
The 6th annual Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will present stakeholders with an opportunity to unpack the enormous growth potential in addressing Africa’s infrastructure needs. The 2 day Infrastructure Africa Business Forum will bring...
Jul 17, 2017
More than 35 top experts from South Africa and around the world will be presenting at this year’s PIPES XI Conference – an annual event hosted by the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA). Issues will relate to...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has plans to suspend its director general Dan Mashitisho. The department said it handed Mashitisho a notice of intention to suspend him, but has given him an opportunity to provide reasons opposing his...
People are less inclined to use public transport systems such as the Metrorail‚ especially if they have never used it before, Pieter Onderwater, a public transport researcher and consultant told delegates at the recent Southern African Transport...
