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Mendy Shozi: Water’s Importance Cannot Be Overstated
Water is scarce, wasted, and taken for granted. It is also a vital source of life and dignity. Mendy Shozi, President of the South Africa Youth Parliament for Water and project manager at Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association, is in her words “water...
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Navigating Resistance: Overcoming Barriers to Regulatory Reform in South Africa’s Water Sector
Introducing new regulations often meets with resistance, and the water sector in South Africa is no exception. Regulation 3630 is an example and stems from various sources, including institutional inertia, stakeholder interests, and socio-economic factors....
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Making Every Drop Count In Gqeberha
Droughts are not new to Gqeberha (formerly called Port Elizabeth). Located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha experiences a semi-arid climate with erratic rainfall, making it prone to periodic water scarcity. This has inspired a unique partnership...
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Reducing Risk and Building Trust with Bureau Veritas
A world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, Bureau Veritas operates in agri-food, industry, commodities as well as building and infrastructure markets. Water is a critical resource across all these sectors, and as its quality declines, water...
Turning the tide
In keeping with the nautical theme of the WISA’s previous two conferences – ‘all hands on deck’ and ‘navigating the course’ in 2020 and 2022 respectively – WISA has chosen ‘turning the tide’ for its upcoming conference in 2024. By Dr Lester...
Empowering change: understanding the impact of NEMLAA4 on South Africa’s environmental landscape
By Paula–Ann Novotny, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel In the ever-evolving arena of environmental legislation, the National Environmental Management Amendment Act 2 of 2022 (NEMLAA4) emerges as a transformative force, poised to introduce a...
16 innovators shortlisted for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation in its 10th anniversary year
Sixteen innovators from eight African countries, including Botswana for the first time, have been shortlisted for the 10th Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize, launched in 2014 by the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering,...
Geotech study by SRK for East London port rehabilitation
As part of the proposed rehabilitation of the century-old Quay Wall 3 at the Port of East London, SRK Consulting has completed a geotechnical investigation to assess ground conditions at the site. Brent Cock, principal engineering geologist at SRK...
Why do sanitation projects never scale up?
Every day, we hear about pilot projects that kicked off with great pomp and fervor, only for the infrastructure to be found lying in states of disuse a few weeks, months and years after the photo-ops have passed. By Jennifer Williams, executive...
Water for a Thirsty Land: new book commemorates SA’s largest civil engineering project – 50 years on
In 1973, South Africa’s largest and most complex civil engineering project undertaken to date was officially opened. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the momentous occasion of the opening of the Gariep Dam, the South African Institution of...
Sustainability
POLYCO’s recycling message reaches new audiences
POLYCO, the Polyolefin Recycling Company will be growing the message about the importance of recycling during the month of September, as part of the local packaging industry’s Clean-Up & Recycle Week SA, which will take place from the 12th to...
Avon Power Plant officially online
The independent Avon Peaking Power gas turbine open cycle power plant near Durban is officially online, its developers announced at the recent POWER-GEN & DistribuTECH Africa conference and exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre....
Lucy in the smog with diamonds
1.6-Million people die each year of air pollution in China. The country’s smog levels pose a major threat to public health to the extent that now, even children are suffering from lung cancer. These conditions have driven Dutch designer and...
Going Green in Public Facilities – Conference preview
By Songo Didiza* We are pleased to introduce the Green Building Design Group (GreenBDG), a proudly South African black managed and controlled non for profit organisation that was established in 2016. The GreenBDG offers an open platform for the...
Water Risk Filter launched to manage business risk
The ongoing drought in South Africa has led to a heightened awareness of the importance of water, and businesses are under severe pressure to understand and respond to the risks related to this scarce but essential natural resource. To help...
Green Youth Indaba encourages plastics entrepreneurs
The National Recycling Forum (NRF) recently hosted a panel discussion at the 3rd Annual National Green Youth Indaba 2016 which took place at the Innovation Hub in Tshwane, Gauteng. More than 500 hand-picked pioneering youth and more than 50...
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South Africa’s bottled water association continues to protect water sources
The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) continues to prioritise the protection of the country’s water sources in the just-launched 4th version of its world-leading Bottled Water Standard. The 1st version of the Standard was...
Opinion
Clear roadmap needed on infrastructure spending
The adage of being caught between a rock and a hard place is an understatement when compared to the balancing act required of South Africa’s financial plan for the year. By John Matthews – Chairperson: Construction Alliance South Africa The reality...
South African businesses increasingly prioritise energy efficiency
In the face of the worsening effects of climate change, increasing energy prices in South Africa, and a more challenging business environment, companies have been left with no choice but to improve their operations and strive to become more energy...
Water
Metro News
Online tool set to help municipalities respond to climate change
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is set to launch a new online tool that will help municipalities to respond to climate change. As temperatures continue to rise and climate conditions become drier, South African...
Cape Town launches city-wide clean-up campaign
The City of Cape Town has allocated an additional R115 million for clean-up operations as part of its efforts to maintain the beauty the mother city has become renowned for. This comes after calls from residents for the City to keep a lid on...
Ekurhuleni distances itself from bogus wheelie bin tender
The City of Ekurhuleni has issued a statement distancing itself from a bogus wheelie bin tender that has seen numerous entrepreneurs scammed out of money. The City explained that the 260ℓ wheelie bin tender claims to be supplied by a service...
Waste
Engineering
Waste industry experts to lead Landfill 2015
Organised by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA), the Landfill and Waste Treatment Interest Group (LAWTIG) and Gigsa, Landfill 2015 will offer delegates the opportunity to be at the forefront of the latest waste management...
Luipaardsvlei Landfill employs green erosion control
When the Luipaardsvlei Landfill site in Roodepoort, Gauteng, needed capping with a Compacted Clay Liner (CCL), it was decided to hydroseed the slopes in order to create an environmentally compatible look. Once King Civil Engineering Contractors had...
Evolution of local sustainability reporting explained
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange announced on June 3 of this year that a new collaboration with global index provider FTSE Russell will see its environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure indicators align with FTSE Russell’s advanced ESG...
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