The slow pace of economic growth along with government delays in awarding tenders continue to limit the recovery of the local infrastructure and construction sector. The downturn may have given some respite to the scarce skills shortage. However,...
Without greater oversight, Ethiopia’s secretive new dam could have disastrous environmental, social and political impacts. While Egypt was undergoing dramatic political changes last year, Ethiopia was secretly moving to unveil “Project...
Biogas digesters, which are commonly seen in many Asian countries, are among the most viable immediate green energy prospects in South Africa. There are a number of different biogas technologies, but generally it is produced from decaying organic...
From creating jobs and encouraging active citizenry to reducing waste to the city’s strained landfill sites and converting waste to energy, Pikitup has a significant role to play in helping Johannesburg meet its 2040 Growth and Development Strategy...
South Africa is currently experiencing enormous environmental problems such as degraded soils, polluted groundwater and air, which have led to a serious global problem – greenhouse gas. But earthworm waste management can address these issues....
There’s more to recycling than separate, drop and go! Sustainability – the industry buzz word that’s on everyone’s lips. From small companies to large corporates, it seems that everyone is jumping on the green bandwagon. In spite of the numerous...
Engineers and investors alike are increasing their risk margins to incorporate the risk of climate change, where the potential change in rainfall patterns and events could be more threatening to project viability and sustainability. Mine water...
While the concept of extracting energy from organic waste is definitely not something new, most people are of the assumption that these bio-energy solutions are only reserved for large refuse dumps and industrial-sized companies. This is not true....
National government has declared that it will spend R21billion on the infrastructure of the Durban port over the next seven years. This allocation is part of the R300bn of transport and logistics projects that President Jacob Zuma mentioned in his...
