The Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape is now home to one of the country’s largest pump and turbine stations which will be used for more than water reticulation. The facility, which is able to generate 57 kW with three turbines, will be...
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) says it is critical for government to ensure that the limited public funds going into the economic stimulus package are used responsibly to gain true ‘value for money’. Chris Campbell CESA CEO notes that...
The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) says there is a growing need for property developers to consider more than just the initial costs when constructing a building. To help developers and owners gain greater insight into what...
In an effort to support economic growth the government has decided to prioritise infrastructure through a newly established infrastructure fund. Speaking at the Union Buildings on Friday President Cyril Ramaphosa said the aim of the South African...
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) at local, provincial and national government level could help to drive water infrastructure forward, according to construction and technology law firm MDA Attorneys. “With maintenance backlogs causing problems and...
As a signature event of this year’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, the Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs opened doors to over 2 000 business representatives from both sides. Their discussions focused on three major areas:...
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has announced a set of measures aimed at strengthening state-owned companies. Drawing on recommendations made by the Presidential Review Committee on state-owned Companies, Nene told the National Council of Provinces...
By Wildu du Plessis and Kieran Whyte* The 38th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), currently taking place in Namibia, is expected to address a wide range of issues of importance to the SADC...
The water challenges faced by the community of Warden in the Free State have finally come to an end after the completion of the Cornelis River Dam. The Department of Water and Sanitation recently announced the completion of construction works on...
