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Sewage in the streets of the Free State

The Platberg sewage pump station, which falls under the Mantsopa Local Municipality, has been non-operational for some time, resulting in reports of a sewage spill in the Ladybrand area. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation this is...

Constructing the mammoth Mall of Africa

The massive 131 000 m² Mall of Africa is currently the largest retail development being built in a single phase in Africa. The expansive retail offering features a distinctive design and an ideal location in the middle of the 1.73 million square...

Forging links within DRC’s cement sector

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recorded growth of 9.5% in 2014, above the African average of 6%. In March 2015 Congolese Prime Minister Augustine Matata Ponyo adopted a bullish tone when he predicted ‘double digit’ growth for 2015. By...

Researchers leak eco-friendly oil-spill solution

College researchers have recently developed an eco-friendly biodegradable green “herding” agent that can be used to clean up light crude oil spills on water. Derived from the plant-based small molecule phytol abundant in the marine environment, the...

Celebrating 20 years of engineering excellence

ILISO Consulting, an African Consulting Engineering and Project Management firm is proud to announce its 20th year in the industry. Established against the backdrop of South Africa’s fledgling democracy, ILISO Consulting has had the privilege of...