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APE Pumps Blends Engineering Expertise With AI
Pump selection is complex, with many factors shaping its performance. APE Pumps is simplifying the process through an AI-powered tool that streamlines data analysis and improves accuracy, while still relying on experienced engineers to interpret results and ensure the...
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Magalies Water Fights Upstream To Secure Downstream Supply
Operating at the tail end of the heavily polluted Crocodile West River Catchment, Magalies Water is confronted with some of the country’s most compromised raw water matrix. But through internal control processes, science, innovation and a focus on source water...
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Five Years Of EPR For eWASA: Progress, Pressure And The Path Ahead
It has been five years since the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) launched South Africa’s first rollout of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. These regulations were introduced to support the emerging circular economy and to...
Featured
How Talbot Is Responding to South Africa’s Growing Water Security Challenge
As water security rises to the top of South Africa’s industrial risk agenda, companies are being forced to rethink how they source, treat and reuse water, a shift that has shaped Talbot’s evolution. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Talbot’s CEO, Carl Haycock, about water...
Latest
Building The Ecosystem For Critical Minerals Mining In DRC
As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeing the benefit of growing investments from leading economies such as China and the US – making for exciting prospects at the upcoming DRC Mining Week. As...
Fitch Upgrades Eskom Credit Rating To B+
Eskom says it views Fitch Rating’s decision to upgrade its credit ratings, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating as continued recognition of the utility’s central role in the country’s energy system. In a...
eThekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion Rand Water Projects To Strengthen Supply
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city. The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water...
Over 300 New Houses For Gauteng Residents
In fulfilling the commitment to accelerate the delivery of houses, over 318 newly built houses were handed over to beneficiaries at the Droogeheuwel Mega Project in the Rand West Local Municipality in Gauteng. Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements,...
Youth Month Webinar – Professional Registration & Career Development Hosted By SAWSYN In Partnership With AWSISA
In celebration of Youth Month, join SAWSYN in partnership with AWSISA as we celebrate the power, potential, and future of young professionals in the water sector! Hosted by SAWSYN in partnership with AWSISA, the next session of our Youth Month...
Nigeria Raised Electricity Prices To Improve Supply. Why It Hasn’t Worked
Nigeria’s electricity regulator triggered a big tariff shock in April 2024. It increased rates for some consumers by over 240%, citing the cost of producing and delivering power. The regulator classifies consumers into five bands, A through E,...
Sustainability
This Human Rights Day, The Green Connection Reminds South Africans: “You Matter. You Can Make A Difference.”
As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may feel unheard or powerless – that their voices matter. The organisation’s 25-year legacy of eco-justice...
Transforming 8000 Tonnes Of Organic Waste Into ‘Fuel And Fizz’
South Africa is running out of landfill space fast. With major hubs like Cape Town and Johannesburg facing less than five years of remaining landfill capacity, the linear disposal method of landfilling is not serving the country’s waste management...
South Africa’s Power Utility Eskom Tried To Block A Gold Mine From Going Solar – But Lost In Court
South Africa’s national energy policy says: Build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space to do that is proving to be difficult. Around 74% of the country’s electricity is generated by...
Proposed Reforms To Modernise Environmental Governance
Government will launch a national stakeholder consultation process on proposed reforms to South Africa’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system on Wednesday. According to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the...
The Iran Conflict Could Hand South Africa A Mining Windfall
Speaking at the AfriSam Budget Breakdown, economist Dr. Azar Jammine noted that while the war involving Iran is disrupting global trade routes, energy supplies and transport networks, the resulting surge in precious-metal prices could unexpectedly...
How Glass Can Create Opportunities In 2026
As South Africans look to grow their income and build businesses in 2026, one often overlooked resource is creating real economic opportunity: glass. From collectors to buyback centres, glass recycling is opening doors for entrepreneurship and...
Events
Industry News
Minister Majodina And Egypt’s Minister Sewilam Convene Women Professionals To Ponder On Solutions To Tackle Water Challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister, Ms Pemmy Majodina, together with her Egyptian counterpart, Minister Hani Sewilam of Water Resources and Irrigation, successfully co-hosted a high-level webinar on Transboundary Water Cooperation on Sunday, 8 March...
What To Watch For In Construction This Year
In a recent webinar on South Africa’s construction sector, I was struck by how familiar the themes were, and how urgent they have become. The panel covered everything from interest rates and infrastructure backlogs to contractual disputes and green...
Transnet Suspends Officials For Alleged Involvement In Collusive Behaviour With Suppliers
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) has taken decisive action in its ongoing efforts to eliminate corruption and misconduct within the organisation. This follows the suspension of nine employees implicated in alleged collusion with suppliers....
Water
Metro News
Cape Town’s Waste Strategy Wins Global Award
The City of Cape Town has secured global recognition after being named one of the winners of the Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge 2025, an international competition that rewards cities developing bold solutions to complex urban issues. Backed by...
Drakenstein Municipality’s Disaster Management Teams Work Tirelessly To Keep Communities Safe
Drakenstein Municipality’s emergency services and disaster management teams remain on high alert and continue to respond to incidents arising from the heavy rainfall and strong winds experienced in the area from Sunday and throughout Tuesday....
Upcoming Rand Water Winter Maintenance To Impact Johannesburg Water Systems From 29 May – 17 July In Phased Approach
Rand Water is set to conduct major maintenance work on the bulk water supplier’s infrastructure from 29 May to 02 June 2026 (four days) and again on 17 July 2026, which will impact some of Johannesburg Water’s systems. Johannesburg Water met with...
Waste
Engineering
De-risking A New Chapter In South African Gold Mining
The rapid progress of West Wits Mining’s Qala Shallows – South Africa’s first gold mine in 15 years – has been underpinned by a multidisciplinary due diligence study conducted by SRK Consulting in the second half of 2025. West Wits operational team...
African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026
With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The...
Short-Staffed Municipal Engineering Teams Need More Capacity To Turn The Tide On Service Delivery
With local government elections taking place in South Africa this year, public discussion around service delivery has intensified. Residents and communities are increasingly frustrated by water shortages, failing roads and broken infrastructure....
Technology
- ReSource
- Water & Sanitation Africa
Digital Magazines
ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
Digital Magazines
Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
