The 2015 Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge was launched earlier this week with a call for, innovative proposals to ensure safe water and improved sanitation for at risk communities in developing countries. Applications should be submitted by 14...
The government of Mauritius has spelled out major reforms to address the long standing problem of domestic water supply. The most prominent issue the Government Programme 2015-2019 aims to tackle is the mobilisation of water resources and...
The City of Johannesburg’s drive to provide healthcare facilities within a 5km radius in its various communities in line with national government policy is gaining momentum, with the building of a new multimillion rand clinic – in River Park,...
Water supply and sanitation performance are set to improve in Gauteng following the launch of the Water and Sanitation Forum. Gauteng Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo officially launched the forum...
The implementation of green technologies is an integral part of South Africa’s green economy, making the recently released study by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) both timely and important. The study, The State of Green Technologies...
Parks Tau has called on the finance and business community as well as the captains of industry to partner with the country’s metropolitan municipalities to fund and invest in the cities’ infrastructure development. “With the global economic...
Malamulele in Limpopo does not meet the requirements prescribed by legislation to be a stand-alone municipality, according to a report commissioned by the Municipal Demarcation Board. “We have noted with appreciation the thoroughness of the study...
Repairs to the Lower Orange River Government Water Scheme (LORGWS) Canal in the Western Cape, have been completed. The tunnel section of the canal, which lies downstream of the Clanwilliam Dam, was recently damaged with the repair work expected to...
The long-awaited tripartite free trade area (FTA) between three regional African blocs is expected to launch in May in Cairo, Egypt, according to a senior African Union (AU) official. The establishment of the free trade area between the Common...
