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Local manufacturer supports NDP

The only manufacturer of circuit breakers and related devices on the African continent is making its mark by exporting the majority of its products to countries across the world. CBI-electric, a South African success story, has established...

Hazelmere dam water level reaches critical levels

The water level at Hazelmere Dam has dropped to 33 percent of its capacity, which is a cause for concern considering that only 18 percent of that water is usable while 15 percent is mud. The lack of rain in spring and summer has contributed to the...

Parkwood backyarders’ project going like a train

About 483 families living in backyards in Parkwood are set to benefit from a R23.4 million investments from the City of Cape Town in it’s the latest roll-out, of services such as electricity, water and sanitation. Speaking at an inspection visit to...
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Walvis Bay Energy Project above board

The energy project under way in Walvis Bay to generate 250 Megawatts of power, primarily for the Namibian market, is completely above board, says Hennie Steyn, managing director of the project developer firm, Xaris Energy. “We have deemed it...

Green Star SA’s first 6 Star rated hotel

A Cape Town hotel was awarded the highest accolade of a 6 Star rating in the Green Star SA Existing Building Performance tool with 82 points, a first for a hotel in South Africa, by the Green Building Council of South Africa. Hotel Verde’s new...

Providing cross-border water and sanitation solutions

A South African based engineering firm has been appointed, against strong international competition, as the construction supervising engineer for the Lusaka Water Supply, Sanitation and Drainage (LWSSD) project. The contract between UWP Consulting...
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Jericho water shortages receiving attention

The Department of Water and Sanitation has assured the residents of Jericho in the North West that short term solutions have been put in place to deal with the water shortages in the area. The department said the Madibeng Local Municipality has...
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World’s largest groundwater basins in danger

Civilisation is rapidly draining some of its largest groundwater basins, and there is little to no accurate data about how much water remains in them. This is according to two new studies led by University of California Irvine (UCI) using data from...
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Prospect of total blackout non-existent- Molefe

Eskom says it is set to continue with planned maintenance during the winter months, while the power utility also dispelled prospects of a total electricity blackout. Briefing reporters on Wednesday, acting Eskom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brian...