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Innovative internship programme launched

Waterboard uses CAPEX programme to accelerate water sector skills development Magalies Water launched the pilot of the innovative Magalies Water Capacity Building Programme. The programme is designed to address the need for skilled and employable...
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Finding better ways to reduce carbon footprint

by Dr Sumetee Pahwa-Gajjar Businesses that strive to be environmentally sustainable must find better ways to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Organisational goals for environmental performance areas, including the aim of carbon...

MultiSeal-ZA launches in SA

Sika MultiSeal-ZA is a self-adhesive, bituminous sealing tape; one side laminated with aluminium foil. This handy DIY product is an ideal, quick-fix solution for sealing and repair against water ingress and draughts in roofs, including sheet metal...
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WISA focuses on capacity and training

The WISA 2014 Gala Dinner was a highlight on the conference agenda. With more than 1800 delegates attending, this has been one of the most successful conferences held recently. WISA CEO Lester Goldman says, “WISA’s vision is uncompromising: access...
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Jo’burg sets big budget for infrastructure

Johannesburg’s R47 billion 2014/15 budget makes provision for significant investments in new and upgraded infrastructure as well as housing development. The budget ranks as the biggest ever delivered by a South African municipality. Member of...
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Committing to building a better Africa

At the end of the African Development Bank’s 49th Annual meeting, bank leaders pledged to rally efforts towards building an Africa that is more inclusive, integrated, and with better infrastructure. Among other priorities for the Bank in the...

Strategic partnership signed at WISA 2014

Dutch Ambassador Andre Haspels and chairman of Delfland Water Authority Michiel van Haersma Buma signed a memorandum of agreement with Department of Water and Sanitation Deputy director General Anil Singh at the DWAS Gala Dinner held last night....
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SA’s hydrology experts meet

A team of hydrology experts met at the Water Research Commission (WRC) to explore the shape and future of hydrology research in South Africa. The high-level specialists came mostly from universities (e.g. UKZN, UFS, UP, Rhodes) offering hydrology...