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Water Warriors make a difference

In an effort to foster a culture of water conservations, the Rand Water Foundation has trained 25 young people from Jouberton to become “water conservation warriors.” The group is tasked with educating communities about the importance...
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New push to alleviate water scarcity

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors recently approved US$228.5 million for a new push to boost water management in the Senegal River Basin and further improve the development prospects of Guinea, Mali, Mauritania and Senegal. More than 4.5...
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Fostering a water savings culture

UCT Corobrik Architectural Student of the year winner’s design of a desalination and salt harvesting plant helps alleviate water scarcity.  As the impact of climate change continues to dominate international debate, there is an increasing need for...

Transnet unveils R15,5bn fuel contract

A fuel contract worth R15,5 Billion over five years has been awarded by Transnet SOC Ltd to nine black and women-owned companies for the supply of fuel. It is the single biggest contract for services or goods for the state-owned company to date....
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Air Cargo resumes fragile recovery

During October there was, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.0%, with growth in all regions...
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Transnet on the passing of Nelson Mandela

Brian Molefe, Transnet GCE says, “This morning we woke up to the sad news of the departure of the beloved father of our nation and one of the greatest statesman the world has ever seen –  Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Tata Madiba.  It is...