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Driving Smarter, More Resilient Water Systems: Endress+Hauser On Digitalisation In South Africa
As ageing infrastructure, rising water losses and stricter compliance intensify pressure on water systems, digitalisation has become essential. For Endress+Hauser, one of the world’s leading process instrumentation and automation specialists, digitalisation offers a...
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South Africa Accelerates The Adoption Of Clean Cooking As G20 Legacy Programme Takes Shape
South Africa is moving forward with an ambitious clean cooking initiative developed under its 2025 G20 Presidency, with early implementation already underway in KwaZamokuhle, Mpumalanga. The programme, through Outcome 3 of the Energy Transition Working Group (ETWG)...
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AWSISA: A Collective Voice For A Sustainable Water Future
The newly established Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions in South Africa (AWSISA) seeks to unite the sector in tackling its most pressing financial, operational, and governance challenges. Kirsten Kelly speaks to Ramateu Monyokolo – chairperson of both...
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More Precious Than Gold: Rand Water’s Legacy Of Service And Innovation
Founded in 1903 amid Johannesburg’s early gold-rush chaos, Rand Water has spent more than a century proving that water, not gold, is South Africa’s most valuable resource. From pioneering bulk supply systems to leading today’s infrastructure megaprojects, the...
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SA-Mozambique Energy Co-operation Set To Deepen As Countries Expand Electricity Partnerships
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Pretoria and Maputo are poised to significantly deepen energy cooperation as both countries work to strengthen economic and strategic ties under the fourth South Africa–Mozambique...
South Africa Launches Progressive Project To Tackle Plastic Pollution
In an effort to reduce plastic pollution from packaging in the food and beverage sector, South Africa is set to launch the Plastic Reboot Project: Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution in South Africa in Pretoria. The project will transform how...
EnviroServ is Turning Complex Petrochemical Waste Into Safer, Cleaner Solutions
The petrochemical industry produces some of the most complex and hazardous waste streams in the industrial landscape. Kirsten Kelly talks to Hugh Khumalo – EnviroServ’s national haztech and inland southern commercial manager – about petrochemical...
Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Owner “Ignored Structural Instability Warning”
The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development (Pty) Ltd, may have been aware of structural instability along the...
Industry Leaders Call For Sustainable Reform To Unlock South Africa’s Infrastructure Potential
South Africa faces a decisive moment in its infrastructure journey, as challenges across power, water, transport and public services increasingly constrain economic growth and social stability. These pressures form the backdrop to a media...
A Year In Waste, Nothing Wasted
Working in the waste management sector can feel isolated. The landfill engineers talk to landfill engineers, the recyclers talk to recyclers, and so on. As the president of the IWMSA I get to see the many faces of the industry, and how it all comes...
Sustainability
The Critical Issue of ESG Skills – How to Bridge the Supply and Demand ‘Gap’
Over the last half-century, sustainable development concepts have increasingly woven themselves into the fabric of economic discussions, resulting in advances in human capital across finance, life sciences, and social sciences. Whether leading a...
Manufacturers Should Go PFAS-Free
igus Continues to develop PFAS-free (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) engineered plastics in response to mounting evidence of severe environmental and health hazards caused by the chemicals. These “forever chemicals” so-called because of their...
Khanyi Kumalo’s EWSETA and AWEaP Journey – A Shining Example Of How Empowering Women In The Business of Energy Can Unlock Economic Growth.
South Africa’s energy future is being shaped by a new wave of skilled professionals and entrepreneurs supported by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), in collaboration with African Women in Energy and Power...
Government Reflects On Work Done To Protect The Environment
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day 2025 while also reflecting on South Africa’s progress in safeguarding the environment and fostering a sustainable future...
Earth Day: A Critical Reminder of Environmental Reforms Needed to Honour South Africa’s G20 Commitments
As communities around the globe celebrate Earth Day today, local government departments focusing on our environment are taking stock of the growing demands being placed on them as our country navigates the fast-evolving green policy landscape. This...
Simple Actions Can Have A Profound Impact On The Success Of Recycling Efforts
Every year, millions of tonnes of paper, plastic, and other recyclables are collected through drop-off centres and collection services, yet much of this valuable material is compromised before it even reaches the recycling facility. Mixing certain...
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Industry News
Viability and Validation for Innovations for Service Delivery Programme to Drive Sustainable Development
South Africa has taken another bold step towards innovation-led sustainable development with the rollout of the Viability and Validation for Innovations for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP). The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of...
Transnet Security Teams Help Police To Arrest 17 Suspects In Two Days
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) applauds the multi-pronged security and intelligence clampdown by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with Transnet security personnel, which helped to apprehend 17 suspects in various regions of...
Vivo Energy Launches VE-CEM: A Breakthrough Digital Solution To Keep Africa’s Fleets And Equipment Moving
Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, today announced the launch of its new VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) solution, powered by Digital Twin technology from its strategic...
Water
Metro News
Clearing The Air On Municipal Odour Control
Over the past three decades, bio-trickling odour control has become a proven, reliable solution at wastewater plants. However, despite the technology’s proven track record, there are still many misconceptions or misnomers about bio-trickling...
Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport With Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South Africa’s leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has made an initial investment with the right to co-invest and develop the new Cape Winelands Airport precinct, marking the start of a strategic...
TNPA Issues RFP for Port of Cape Town
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a suitable terminal operator to construct and manage a Break Bulk Terminal specialising in cold storage of fish and related products at the...
Waste
Engineering
2025 Saice Awards Celebrate Collaboration And Excellence As They Work With Industry And Government
The SAICE National Awards was a night dedicated to celebrating the excellence, innovation and leadership that define civil engineering and the built environment. Held at The Galleria, Sandton, Johannesburg, these awards not only honored engineering...
Draco Group Safely Demolishes 107-Metre Converter Stack at Palabora Mine
Draco Group successfully completed one of South Africa’s most technically challenging demolition projects: the controlled blasting and toppling of a structurally compromised 107-metre concrete converter stack at Palabora Mining Company (PMC). The...
High Court Victory Challenged: Civil Society Braces For Next Round In Block 5/6/7 Case
Just when civil society thought it could breathe a sigh of relief – believing that justice had prevailed for the ocean environment, the climate, and the people – the State and Shell are back. They want to appeal the court’s earlier ruling to set...
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ReSource
The official magazine of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by 12 industry associations. ReSource is only integrated resources and waste management magazine in southern Africa.
- ReSource promotes integrated resources management, with a special focus on waste management and cleaner production and waste to energy initiatives.
- It provides comprehensive coverage of new developments, technologies, legislation and role players in the waste and environmental protection sectors.
- Owing to the organisations with which it is affiliated, the magazine has access to up-to- date news and unique information regarding its industry.
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Water & Sanitation Africa
The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.
- The magazine provides industry updates and project information for both the public and private sectors.
- It is a vital source of business intelligence for municipal engineers, process controllers, water scientists, researchers, consulting engineers, plant operators, DWS government officials, treatment specialists and suppliers to the industry.
- Due to the multitude of connections within the industry, Water&Sanitation Africa provides in depth coverage on the latest trends, projects, challenges and opportunities within the sector.
