College researchers have recently developed an eco-friendly biodegradable green “herding” agent that can be used to clean up light crude oil spills on water. Derived from the plant-based small molecule phytol abundant in the marine environment, the...
Grindrod has opened a new 130 000m2 intermodal terminal in Denver, Johannesburg. The R200 million investment has created 100 permanent jobs, not including the 2 500 construction workers that were employed for three years as the facility was being...
South Africa is set to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, an international financial institution which provides finance for infrastructure projects, after Cabinet recently approved the decision. “South Africa’s participation will...
The first phase of the Diepsloot Gravel Roads Upgrade Programme is nearing completion and promises to leave motorists much happier as they no longer have to navigate uneven, bumpy roads. Undertaken by the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) at a cost...
The eThekwini Municipality is implementing water rationing measures to ensure an equitable supply of water during the current drought. Water rationing means that water production will be reduced and less water will be supplied. The municipality...
ILISO Consulting, an African Consulting Engineering and Project Management firm is proud to announce its 20th year in the industry. Established against the backdrop of South Africa’s fledgling democracy, ILISO Consulting has had the privilege of...
West Africa is gearing up for massive growth in urbanisation and infrastructure development. Having overtaken East Africa by attracting 23% of total investments in projects in Africa with a value of almost $75 billion in projects, opportunities in...
According to the Safer and Superior New Product Standard, for a cleaning product to be genuinely eco-friendly or ‘green’ it must meet certain minimum standards. These include being safe for the environment, being safe for human contact, offering...
The professional waste management industry has been taken to the next level by the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) which has launched its first National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 accredited waste management...
