The recently released World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report has revealed that South Africa, while still enjoying a coveted second spot, has been overtaken by Mauritius as the most competitive country in Sub-Saharan Africa, and...
If you’re reading this there is a good chance you are attending the South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors’ (SAFCEC) 74th Annual Convention. This year’s event will continue in the tradition of years past where SAFCEC members,...
South Africa’s waste management challenges include a growing population and economy, increasingly complex waste streams and a limited understanding of waste flows. “The policy and regulatory environment does not promote waste hierarchy.” This is...
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tripartite Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are deepening regional economic integration through...
At the end of last month Cabinet approved for gazetting and a public consultation process, the National Water Policy Review, which is undertaken as a means to fill in the existing gaps in water policy and to facilitate necessary amendments....
Crossrail’s ‘race against the clock’ to complete a key part of its work to the Victorian Connaught Tunnel in the east of London has been completed ahead of schedule. This forms part of the largest infrastructure project being undertaken in Europe...
Launching its inaugural event in October 2013, TransAfrica, a new Transport, Infrastructure & Investment Expo, will bring together thought leaders and market players within the African transport industry for deliberation around topics of growth...
Residents of Bekkersdal on the West Rand are protesting against poor infrastructure. They want better refuse removal and the local informal settlement to be upgraded. Source: enewschannel
The reuse of treated wastewater (as a resource for industry) should be playing a significant role in mitigating South Africa’s serious water shortages. John Holmes, CEO of NuWater, talks about the role of water treatment as a trusted source of...
