Lack of adequate physical infrastructure is one of the major bottlenecks standing in the way of integration to enable common and broad based development in Africa. Despite robust GDP gains by many countries in recent years, Africa’s...
A number of roads in Limpopo have been declared by the Department of Transport as national roads. According to the Government Gazette published on 10 July 2014 (Gazette 37815), the newly incorporated roads, amount to 1 535.7 km, will now be under...
To date Chinese company Dingsheng International Investments has invested US$260 million of a total US$500 million to build infrastructure in the Manga-Mungassa Special Economic Zone, in Mozambique’s Sofala province. Aiuba Cuereneia, Mozambique’s...
How does South Africa measure up in terms of water meters installed and technology suited to end use compared to the rest of Africa and other developing nations? LB South Africa is the leader in both meter installation and the use of suited...
The Breede Water Management Area is situated in the south-western corner of South Africa. CEO Phakamani Buthelezi speaks about recent developments at the organisation and the way forward in 2014/15. It derives its name from the largest river within...
Rand Water is testament to the powers of technology transfer and knowledge sharing. As the lar gest water utility in Africa, Rand Water is committed to sustainability of projects through effective and efficient skills transfer. This is evident in...
As a strategic partner of the upcoming Infrastructure Africa Business Forum, the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is committed to ensuring the successful roll-out of world-class infrastructure in the province, and indirectly,...
A recent report in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealed that South Africa is responsible for the majority of African’s carbon emissions as a result of its coal-intensive energy production. The report notes however, that...
An illustrated lecture on Structural Drainage by Kaytech’s Julian Maastrecht has recently been accredited by SAICE for CPD. Geosynthetics have been used in subsoil drains in South Africa since 1972 and the lecture presents theoretical information...
