The City of Johannesburg is looking to Portland, Oregon, to evaluate the feasibility of its in-pipe hydropower system to generate energy. Mayor Parks Tau’s visit comes after announcement during the State of the City Address that the City was...
A consulting engineering firm is playing an important role in exposing youth to the field of engineering, and in particular the role of a consulting engineer. In support of the Mayor of Msunduzi’s ‘Take a girl child to work day’, Royal...
A pilot project using alternate building technology is underway to fast-track housing delivery in eThekwini Municipality. The alternative housing technology includes the use of energy efficient materials to create more greener and sustainable...
Jun 8, 2015
The theme for the IMESA 2015 conference is “Changing the face of the Municipal Engineer” With all the challenges facing the industry today, whether these are economical, social, environmental or political, there is a need to adapt and be...
Jun 8, 2015
Electra Mining Botswana is the biggest mining, industrial and power generation trade show in Botswana. It’s the place to be to source new products, machinery and equipment for all your mining, industrial and electrical needs. The top 5...
Perfume chemists have devised a tool aimed at stopping foul smells from undermining the struggle to improve sanitation in developing countries. A team from Swiss firm Firmenich, better known for applying aroma expertise to perfumes and food, has...
A major project to rehabilitate sewer and stormwater reticulation infrastructure at Park Station in Johannesburg has recently been completed. Consulting engineering firm SMEC South Africa, in partnership with contractor Trenchless Technologies,...
About 120 to 140 million litres of used oil is generated in South Africa annually. This represents about 50% of the new lubricating oil sold in South Africa. The recovery rate by all collectors in South Africa is approximately 70%. Used lubricating...
Auditor General Kimi Makwetu says the number of municipalities and municipal entities with clean audits have increased notably. Makwetu released the audit outcomes for the 2013/14 financial year that ended on 30 June 2014, in Cape Town, earlier...
