Procurement is often a long and bureaucratic process, a process that has seen increased scrutiny due to corruption but one that is at the heart of economic development. There is a need for improved procurement procedures and benchmarking is a...
The real potential of precast concrete is yet to be fully harnessed in South Africa to significantly fast-track the construction of quality water infrastructure. However, with sound upfront planning of the execution of these construction projects,...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in collaboration with the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency, has proposed new raw water abstraction tariffs for the 2025/26 financial year. These changes will impact domestic and industrial water...
Recently Cape Town has been hard hit by unprecedented heavy rain. This led to Cape Town’s dam levels increasing by 20% in a week and currently stands at 95,2%. Last year this time, dam levels were at 99%. Regardless of the status of our dams, the...
Smart cities come with a host of benefits, not the least among them is the social benefit. With many examples to draw from the question remains: What unique challenges do South African cities face when trying to make a city smart? By Duncan Nortier...
As Africa grapples increasingly with too much or too little water – as well as water that is too dirty to use – the mining sector is needing to responsibly fulfil its own needs while remaining a good steward of this precious resource. This means...
It is difficult to overstate the good work done by now former Minster of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu. His impact on the sector was felt, and appreciated. Starting his tenure in new and challenging waters as the Ministry of Human Settlements,...
Over the coming years, Africa’s growing renewable energy industries are expected to reduce imports, create jobs, and build the local capital base. The International Energy Agency estimates that around 4 million additional energy-related jobs are...
BluePlanet has been appointed by Magalies Water to assist in the remediation efforts Hartbeespoort Dam. Armed with Nanobubble technology and a restorative plan, BluePlanet is addressing root causes rather than merely treating symptoms. WASA speaks...