Newly elected Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Dr Danny Jordaan has committed to addressing challenges of education, unemployment, economic development and drug abuse in the metropolitan municipality. “Within the next few weeks I will spell out a...
Construction of the N$3 billion container terminal at Walvis Bay is taking shape with over 1.5 million cubic metres of land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean. China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), which is constructing the terminal, says the...
The IMESA conference is set to take place in Cape Town from the 28th – 30th October 2015, at the Grand West Casino and Hotel. The theme for 2015 is “Changing the face of the Municipal Engineer” With all the challenges facing the industry today,...
Significant progress has been achieved towards modern energy access, increased energy efficiency and renewable energy, but much more is required to achieve the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) initiative goals by 2030, according to a new report...
The Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) has announced a record-breaking year of polystyrene recycling. According to PSPC spokesperson and director, Adri Spangenberg, the 2014 year has in many respects been a break-through year for the Council, as...
The Presidency continues to coordinate infrastructure development through the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC), according to President Jacob Zuma. Tabling the Presidency Budget Vote in the National Assembly in Cape Town...
The City of Johannesburg has tabled its 2015-2016 Budget which focuses on capital expenditure‚ entrepreneurship development, the green economy, housing and youth employment. The annual budget of R52.6 billion was announced by City of Johannesburg...
Alternative building technologies were a hit at this year’s Totally Concrete Expo, which took place at the Sandton Convention Centre earlier this month. With a dynamic approach to showcasing its product and service offering, Hydraform was a firm...
The cost of living in the country’s economic hub will rise substantially as of July 1. Property rates will go up by 6%; refuse collection will surge by 8%; electricity will swell by 12.19%; and water and sewerage will rise by 14%. This was...
