Gauteng plans to spend R11 billion installing solar panels on all its state-owned buildings. This is according to Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu. Mahlangu says there are approximately 8-million m2 of roof-top space available...
The Department of Water Affairs (DWA) in the Western Cape Region has called on residents near dams to be cautious as dams, canals and reservoirs in the province are at full capacity due to the persistent heavy rains.The soil in the Western Cape is...
Heading up two portfolios for freight forwarding and logistics company Savino Del Bene SA, Rob Doe takes over as the company’s African Business Development Manager and Export Manager. Rob says, “My experience in West Africa and Namibia will be...
Procuring fuel efficient fleets through reviewing supply chain management systems is how large operations are tackling the high fuel prices due to the volatile oil price. These fleets will not only cushion the operations against high oil prices but...
In its drive to change the fuel market landscape in sub-Saharan Africa Engen is introducing convenience shopping in its fast-growing service station network in the region. Starting with Namibia and Botswana, Project Reinvigorate has since...
Every city needs events. Whether it is concerts, festivals, exhibitions, or summits, events make up the lifeblood of a city. The challenge is, the bigger the event, the bigger the mess it leaves behind. For this reason the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz...
By Sumetee Pahwa-Gajjar Businesses that strive to be environmentally sustainable must find better ways to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Organisational goals for environmental performance areas, including the aim of carbon neutrality,...
Industry experts are set to share knowledge on how to be more sustainable at the much anticipated Eastern Cape Conference, set to take place on 10 September 2013 at the Boardwalk Conference Centre in Port Elizabeth. This statement was made by the...
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturer’s Association (SAPPMA) held its 9th Annual General Meeting at the Bytes Conference Centre in Midrand on Tuesday 20 August. The meeting was well attended by members belonging to SAPPMA, its sister...
