While working in the mining industry as a metallurgist for over 14 years, Boitumelo Nkatlo identified challenges with acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment and saw a business opportunity. Dineo Phoshoko interviews Nkatlo about BNAqua Solutions and its...
The City of Johannesburg’s Department of Public Safety recently tabled a report to Council asking for an increase in impound fees for first time illegal dumping offenders. The proposed amendment will see the impound fee rise from R 2 970 to R 10...
The City of Johannesburg in conjunction with Pikitup has set out on a drive to register all waste pickers within the City. The drive, which has already seen 1200 waste pickers registered in Region D, aims to quantify the impact waste pickers have...
Construction on the iconic Jewel City redevelopment in the Johannesburg CBD is forging ahead. The project is set to change the face of Johannesburg’s CBD and revitalise six city blocks that have been closed to the public for decades. Work has...
The City of Johannesburg says the recent round of load shedding has had a detrimental effect on its power infrastructure. In a statement released last week while Eskom implemented load shedding round the country, the City confirmed that as one of...
The City of Johannesburg has taken the decision to close the M2 motorway between the Crown Interchange and Maritzburg Street after serious concerns were raised around the structural integrity of some of its bridges. In a statement released on...
The City of Johannesburg recently handed over ablution facilities to the Zamimpilo Informal Settlement community, effectively servicing 1 900 households. The project¸ which forms part of Johannesburg Water’s Basic Services Programme, was aimed at...
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has invited South African and international construction companies to transform Joburg’s inner city by participating in the city’s revitalisation project. The inner city revitalisation project which is expected to...
Rand Water has urged all residents to use water sparingly while its technicians work hard to restore operations at the Palmiet Pumping Station in Alberton. According to the utility the pumping station was experiencing an electrical issue which was...